The story revolves around a young woman named Ness, who has been living a challenging life in Los Angeles with her friend and guardian Evelyn since the death of her mother. Six years prior, Ness and her mother had to leave Boulder due to some unresolved issues with her uncle Jeb and aunt Lucy. Now, they have tracked her down following the news of her mother's death and an accidental discovery by Ness's former school principal. They appear at her doorstep unexpectedly, intending to take her back to Boulder with them.
Initially resistant and reluctant to return to her past, Ness finds herself facing the prospect of being forced to go back with her relatives. However, Evelyn steps in, offering to become Ness’s legal guardian, thus providing a way for both of them to stay together. In a surprising turn, Jeb proposes that if Evelyn can prove her worth as a cook at their inn in Boulder, she could stay and work there, ensuring Ness remains in her care until she turns eighteen.
Reluctantly agreeing to this arrangement, Ness returns to Boulder with her relatives, where she begins working at the inn alongside Evelyn. The narrative delves into Ness’s struggles with her past, including her interactions with members of the Boulder Pack, a community she once tried to join but was rejected because of her gender. Particularly poignant is her tense encounter with Liam Kolane, one of the men who opposed her joining the pack when she was younger.
As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Ness’s return to Boulder stirs up old wounds and brings new challenges, especially as she navigates her complex relationships within the pack and tries to carve out a place for herself amidst the people who once shunned her. Her bond with August Watt, a childhood friend turned Marine, offers a glimmer of hope and comfort, even as she faces hostility from others like Liam. Through these experiences, Ness grapples with her identity, her past, and her uncertain future, all while trying to protect those she cares about.
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