ER nurse Karrie Mallory thought she was immune to the chaos of the job-until a teen's overdose shakes her to the core. Needing a break from both work and a messy personal life, she heads home to Illinois, only to find her sister doesn't want her there. Seeking solace, Karrie returns to the one place that's always made sense: the basketball court. Daxton Law left his high-powered IT job to coach his old high school's basketball team, trading city stress for small-town simplicity. The last thing he expects is to clash-and spark-with Karrie on the court. She's fierce, guarded, and convinced he's still the cocky hotshot he used to be.
But as late-night games turn into something deeper, Dax realizes he wants more than just Karrie's attention-he wants her trust. Can he prove that love, like basketball, is all about the long game?