Though romance writer Cathy Carruthers has been avoiding men in the wake of a painful break-up, when she meets literary novelist David Hillier neither can resist their powerful mutual desire. But her former partner is hunting her down, and her grandmother's illness means Cathy is landed with her tiny and courageous dog, Pixel. Meanwhile, David has his own problems: writer's block and the care of his father's retired guide dog. Pressures build on the couple, leading to conflict and friction - can they weather the storm together?