In Hard to Love a young woman, Lauren Miller, suffered a tragic event in her life, the death of her fiance. Leaving her lost and broken, forcing her to make the decision to move home. As she settles in, she realizes that life in Portlsnd never changed. As Lauren moves on she begins to fall back into old habits. She then meets a young man named, Mason Foster. He challenges her in ways she never imagined possible. But despite all his efforts he falls madly in love with her, problem is Mason doesn't fall in love, he refuses to. Which lead to his departure but not before his handsome older brother Nick Porter arrives in town. Lucky for Lauren, Nick, has no problems showing his affections. But Nick isn't as innocent and sweet as Lauren may think he is. Both brothers share a similar trait, secrets they are able to keep.