Sometimes fate—and mothers—can ruin the best-laid plans.

At thirty-one, Jake Storm is happy with his life the way it is. He has a great job, a nice apartment, and plenty of free time to do as he pleases. Settling down isn't even an option. Too bad his meddling mother doesn't understand that.

Amber Velez has a reputation—but not the good kind. In high school, she was the nerd. The overweight, four-eyed geek everyone picked on. Now she's back in town, with a whole new look and a whole new attitude, and she's ready to show a certain man what he could have had if he hadn't used her and broken her heart.

Jake has lifetime bachelorhood on his mind. Amber has revenge on hers. But fate has other plans