When Ella Hayden moves to Hallburg, Maryland, with her six-year-old daughter, Joy, Ella hopes to find a new job. She is excited to be in her cousin's wedding and move into her apartment. But she doesn't expect an encounter with her cousin's old two-timing boyfriend, Tony Zanetti, or the job offer in his family's restaurant.
As Tony and Ella interact, he fears falling for another woman too fast, and Ella is leery of his track record with women. Will Joy be able to bring Tony and her mom together with the help of a cute pup?