Alone, widowed and broke, Eleanor Wright has had enough heartache to last two lifetimes. Now she's about to lose her successful antique store—just because "silent partner" Benton Bradford has suddenly surfaced to claim his share of the business. As id that weren't enough, a distinguished St. Louis antiquarian has become Eleanor's devoted suitor..but alas, he rings no bells. But there are bells ringing—and Eleanor's slowly realizing that her "silent partner" is the one who's ringing them. Had she really called Benton an "uncouth, ill-mannered, loud-mouthed bonehead" the first time he walked through the door of her—no their—shop? Well a woman has a right to change her mind, find a whole new way of doing business..and maybe even love again!