Travel writer Julia Sullivan lives life in fast-forward, but too many mishaps and missed deadlines have Julia on the verge of being fired. With a stern warning, and unemployment looming, she's offered one last chance to rescue her career. Julia embarks on an unlikely journey to the 'Heart of Dixie'—Eufaula, Alabama. She arrives, soon charmed by the lovely city and her handsome host, but her stay is marred by a shocking discovery.