Ezra finds himself in the impossible situation that he must be married with kids within a year. So when his roommate suggests he rent a wife and borrow a baby the plan doesn't seem as crazy to him as it sounds. But what woman in her right mind is going to marry a guy like him?
Sylvie hates her boss, which is funny, since her boss hates her too. And then there's Julie, the fortunate result of an unfortunate marriage. Sylvie wants to turn her life around, but doesn't even know where to begin. Until she gets an unusual offer.
Sarah's kleptomania lands her in hot water when she is caught stealing an expensive diamond ring. Within a week she loses her job, her apartment and her boyfriend. With nowhere else to turn, she asks Odelia Kingsley to help her get her life back on track.
Barnaby runs a successful flower shop in the heart of Hampton Cove. His only regret is that he never found love. What he does have is a belligerent mother who likes to run his life. Barnaby knows he should probably make some changes, but how?
Before long the paths of these four people will cross, leading to some unexpected situations. But one thing is for sure: their lives will never be the same again.