Two nights before Christmas a stranger arrives in the middle of a storm.
At her remote outback home, renowned botanical artist Carrie Holt lives a life shadowed by the past. Christmas only brings painful memories and she plans to ignore invitations and spend the day alone.
Architect Adam Davidson had planned a special outback Christmas camping trip with his young son Tyler but when their car is destroyed during the storm they seek shelter in the only place they can.
With the roads cut off, Carrie is forced to play host to these unexpected guests. But as Christmas Day approaches, she finds herself drawn to Adam and suddenly the prospect of them leaving doesn't seem so attractive.
When her tragic past is revealed, Adam and Tyler hatch a plan to break its hold. Will Carrie be able to open her heart again and rediscover the magic of Christmas?