Heart Beachy feels lonely as her friends marry or move away, and she's overwhelmed with taking care of her widowed father and many pets. Frustrated by questions about her own love life, she's tempted to become a pet-sitter or move to an English community. Meanwhile, newcomer Clayton Glick is charmed by Heart and puzzled by her awkwardness around him. As he helps with her chores and pets, Clayton aims to court her. Heart's pulse quickens around him, and with a bit of faith, Clayton hopes to win her heart.