Blonde-haired, green-eyed Theresa Philips is having the time of her life learning about her heritage in her African-American Relations class. For years, she has dedicated herself to her son, her company, and her siblings. Now, she wants something for herself. Biracial Theresa finds it surprising her white side might possibly stop her from getting what she wants most: Pierson Brooks. But when her ex-husband comes back into the picture and attempts to kidnap her son, Pierson is the only person she can turn to for help.

Pierson Brooks, local mechanic and former Philadelphia policeman, moved to New Orleans for a fresh start. A past relationship prevents him from being attracted to the white woman he helped with a flat tire, but her persistence is irresistible. He finds himself falling for her, and when she needs him most, he eagerly does what he thought he'd never do again: be a policeman.