When Vic Audace inherits her father’s long-abandoned tavern in a snow-covered small town, she isn’t just cleaning out cobwebs, she’s confronting a past, rebuilding a legacy, and learning what it means to begin again.

Upward Bound was once the heart of the community: a place full of laughter, stories, and the clinking of glasses. But years of neglect have turned it into a dusty relic, until Vic, armed with cleaning supplies, grit, and a rescue dog named Sheeba, decides to bring it back to life.

What begins as a physical renovation quickly becomes something deeper. Vic faces setbacks, quirky townspeople, surprising friendships, and more than one delivery mix-up. But as she uncovers the rich history of the bar and reconnects with her father’s legacy, she discovers something unexpected—herself.