Grace McAllister never asked to be put in charge at the Brody Hotel, but when the dining room manager left to go on her honeymoon, she asked Grace to take over for her. Now Grace is trying to balance the needs of her customers, the challenges of the waitresses, and the attention of a man she absolutely loathes. Gilbert Howard hasn't had the best of luck with the waitresses at the Brody and has sworn them off altogether, but when he comes to Topeka to discuss a business proposition with his brother, he can't help but be charmed by the pretty blonde girl who runs the dining room. The trick will be convincing her that he's changed. One girl who wants to be loved, and one man who is just learning that he has love to give . . .