Dorothy Marie Bladdenwart is overeducated, unwanted by suitors, and unemployable as a single woman. She seeks advise from The Lovelorn who suggests she move from Boston to a small western town where she would have a better chance at marriage and employment as a teacher. Aidan Orchid is a widower in Billings, Montana. His late wife was the school teacher in his little mining community. He can’t imagine finding another like her, few women were as highly educated as she. Until he sees the newspaper commentary and sends the woman from Boston an invitation to take his wife’s place. Can he open his heart to her, or is she just what’s best for the children? Dorothy is thrilled to receive an offer to teach, but misunderstands his intentions. Is there a solution in her supply of textbooks? Will Dorothy agree to a marriage of convenience so that she can teach? Can love conquer misunderstandings? Will Dorothy and Aidan find their happy ever after in Billings?