Brynn Warren is back at work at her family's bed-and-breakfast after being unable to utilise her talents for months. Her heart is full, and while one of her aunts speculates that a little romance in her life would make it a little more full, Brynn is adamant that finding love again is not in her destiny. In fact, she can't think of anyone who is more confident of anything...except perhaps the recently dead Mortimer Sweete. He believes he has been murdered and seeks Brynn's assistance in bringing his assailant to justice. Mort is certain he knows who killed him: his business partner's wife, Cookie, who had been attempting for months to convince them to sell the candy shop. However, Brynn does not.