Gene Haynes is biding his time, and Dinner for Two is his best shot at meeting his expenses while building his delicatessen business. Determined to make it work, he maintains his manly image while creating intricately decorated cakes and organizing romantic dinners for couples that hire him. Misty Jones, as fresh as lemon and as intriguing as basil, is just what Gene needs. Despite his best efforts to keep her at arm's length, he discovers that her talents run deeper than he originally thought. With the attraction growing, it becomes increasingly more difficult to keep his secrets his own. Before long, the sparks between him and his new server are shooting out of control. But love isn't the only thing on the menu, and before the couple can give in to their passion, they've got to uncover the culprit behind a rash of food poisonings at a catered event. Will danger ruin their recipe for happiness or can they make it to the main course?