As the frozen earth gives way to the first spring crocuses, pushing their way into the warmer air, Maggie arrives in Starr's Fall. She's looking for a new start, with her lovable but painfully shy teenaged son in tow. It feels like the odds are against her, but she's determined to come out winning this time, and to fulfil her dream of opening up a board game cafe. But not everything's a game, and when she finds herself attracted to a man who's known as a different sort of player, she worries she's setting herself up to lose. Zach is funny, surprisingly geeky, and, most importantly, bonds with her son. But Zach is also drop-dead gorgeous, has a reputation around town, and is also ten years younger than her. When he asks her out on a date, Maggie is totally thrown. She can't deny she's attracted to him. But is she ready to risk her heart with another roll of the dice?