Brian left the law firm to follow his heart and open the book store. Unfortunately, Brian's 10-month old marriage ended suddenly when his wife decided she preferred the lawyer in him. Heartbroken, Brian threw himself into building up his business and restoring his fixer-upper row house.

Now mystery-lover Jenny has peaked his interest and is making his life seem exciting again. He hires her to paint murals in the store because she is talented and to spend more time with her. Jenny is friends with the local mystery writer, Anna Waters.

Because of Jenny's talent with a paintbrush and Anna's brilliant new novel, the once small bookstore quickly become the hottest spot in town. But Brian's ex won't seem to go away as his attraction to Jenny begins to grow.