Julie McDowell is a fiercely independent woman living a simple life in Springfield, Illinois, filled with friends, hobbies, travel, a modest, but comfortable home, and all-around satisfying existence. Or so she thought. Unprepared to welcome any man into her stable sanctuary, the foundation she has built her life upon, suddenly and unpleasantly begins to crumble when Ben crosses her path. She thought she had it all until Ben came barging into her well-planned, well-manicured single life.

Ben, in his pursuit of happiness, tries to barrel his way into Julie's heart not knowing the challenges that await him. Neither love at first sight, nor infatuation rule the day. They will both have to learn new skills, new insights, and abandon their old ways and habits if a partnership is to blossom. Given their age, that's not an easy task. It takes a serious turn of events before their relationship begins to emerge as a