After life took a tragic turn, Jelly Swanson had no time for men. Providing a safe, nurturing home for her little sister and running a successful boutique left her too busy for much else and forced the idea of a love life to the back burner. But when she goes to school for a teacher conference, her sister Emi's science teacher, with his unpronounceable last name, takes Jelly completely by surprise.
The last thing Henry Palasczewski is looking for is romance. With a broken engagement behind him, he's interested only in the job he loves and the students who adore him. Then Ms. Swanson walks into his classroom, and he's dazzled by her sexy, flamboyant manner. She's way out of his league, but the chemistry between them is undeniable.
When Emi goes missing, a tangle of secrets and past loves may destroy any chance they have of happiness.