Lillian really needs an extra hot chai tea, but she sure as heck won’t find one in this tiny Alaskan fishing town. Sent to study the declining salmon population in Bristol Bay, this marine biologist from Los Angeles is in over her head. She just refuses to admit it. 

Enter Matthew, the no-nonsense fisherman with sea-tousled hair and zero patience for outsiders meddling in his town’s livelihood. But after a local boat crew purposely leaves the city girl stranded, he steps in to help against his better judgment. 

It’s supposed to be a one-time deal, but when days at sea give way to blueberry picking and bear sightings, he starts to realize there’s more to the stubborn scientist than he thought. As tensions rise and the town turns against Lillian, Matt finds himself caught between protecting his family’s legacy and the woman who’s turning his world upside down.

Will Matt risk everything for her? Will Lillian ever find a decent cup of chai? And most importantly, will their love be strong enough to withstand the brewing storm?

For fans of grumpy/sunshine romances, rugged Alaskan adventures, and slow-burn chemistry that burns as bright as the midnight sun.