Willa Montgomery is three times a widow in Washington, DC. Once is unfortunate, twice, bad luck, but thrice, she has to be cursed or a black widow. She seeks her local matchmaker’s help to find a husband in Colorado and escape the rumors that she is indeed a black widow. Paul Decker is a successful businessman in the depot district of Denver, Colorado. He, like many of the other businessmen, is lonely and ready to take a wife. He seeks Marianne Gordon’s help to find one that is a good match for him. When he learned of Miss Montgomery’s misfortune, he is determined she is the right one for him. He doesn’t fear superstitions or curses. Being a mortician, he handles death all the time. But what he doesn’t realize is that there is more to overcome than just the idea of a curse. Can Paul and Willa find a way to live a long and happy life together? Can Willa overcome her deep-seated fears? Would society accept them if they did not marry? How can Paul convince her his love is true no matter what?