Tabitha Handcock’s sports journalism career is on the rocks. The former professional climber has one shot to prove she’s still capable of crafting a standout article. The only problem is she hasn’t climbed outside of a gym in the past three years and it’s starting to affect her work. Now she’s dusting off her gear and heading to Leavenworth, WA in a last-ditch effort to save her job. Since climbing guide Zac Hartford hit rock bottom at his friend’s wedding last winter, he’s been trying to prove he’s left his devil-may-care, rakish persona behind. So when his boss—and best friend—asks Zac to host a journalist from Rock ‘n’ Ropes Magazine for a week of climbing excursions, the former playboy quickly agrees. But Zac is stunned when he learns the journalist is a former flame and is desperate to keep old feelings contained. Despite their past, Tabitha and Zac are stuck together and the only thing they can agree on is the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, even if the crux of that plan means denying any attraction—or deeper feelings—still exists.