Jeremy Elliot has returned to Alaska to mend his rift with his brother. But the exonerated ex-con is shocked to discover a woman and a dog living in Russell's house. Claiming to be Russell's ex-fiancée, Holly Davis informs Jeremy that his brother has disappeared. Though the locals suspect Holly of murdering him, Jeremy believes her innocence. As their mutual mistrust yields to attraction, Jeremy's investigation reveals that Russell isn't the brother he remembers. And his misdeeds have put Jeremy and Holly in danger.