Katherine Bosley enters her thirties with a new resolve: to live her life only for herself and her special needs daughter. Through with controlling men, she moves to a small town determined to make a fresh start. As a single mother, she certainly has no time for the attentions of a local toy store owner, no matter how devoted he seems to both her and her child. When she finally gives in to her desires, her past threatens to tear apart her world and nearly succeeds, proving to her that while she may not need someone who is just playing with her heart, she does need someone who is Playing for Keeps.