All John Beauchamp wants is a simple life. He's happy running his Louisiana sugar cane plantation and doesn't want more than that. Then Shelby Mackey breezes in, announcing that she's pregnant. Their one crazy night of passion has changed everything.

Except Shelby insists John doesn't have to be involved--she'll raise the baby on her own in Seattle. But John can't let her go that easily. Even without the baby, Shelby would be a breath of fresh air. Her call-it-as-she-sees-it attitude both intrigues and attracts him. So when Shelby agrees to stay in town temporarily, John's determined to make that stay permanent—and as sweet as can be.