Rise

After leaving the military, Todd Hudson finds himself entering a summer baking contest at the Hidden Creek fair, where he reconnects with Charlie Deacon, a dedicated and selfless man who enters the competition along with his rescue dog. Despite their differences and a strict contest rule against fraternizing, the two develop a budding connection over a week at the fair. Facing personal and external pressures, they must decide if their new feelings can withstand the challenges ahead. Set in the charming town of Hidden Creek, this story explores love, chance, and what it takes to make it work.