Lily Parkins's life shatters with the end of her failed marriage, leading her to seek refuge on Madrona Island, where her grandmother's farmhouse-turned-B&B awaits. Armed with a peculiar old guestbook, full of family history, letters, and recipes, Lily begins to weave her way through the tapestry of her heritage, seeking to rebuild herself and find independence. The charm of the island and its residents help Lily nurture her culinary aspirations. But when the alluring artist Ian moves next door, her resolution to avoid romance is tested. As Lily confronts the choice between security and following her heart, she learns that embracing the future might mean letting go of the past.