Sugar Magnolia longs for her life in Biloxi, Mississippi, to hold more than hard work in the quaint old hotel she inherited from her mother. However, her life changes beyond her wildest imaginations when a hurricane blows in from the Gulf, leaving behind an injured stranger who without choice ends up in her hotel. While Sugar never felt God really cared about her problems, she now finds herself praying for Him to help this man who so quickly captured her heart. Daily, Sugar finds her life more entwined with that of the desperately ill man in her hotel. Her untiring care of him creates a bond that neither of them can deny, but can never freely express. Circumstances beyond their control paint a bleak picture of a future for them. Still, Noah's faith never wavers and causes Sugar to long for that same trusting relationship that he has with God. As he is restored to health, the handsome Noah determines that the rest of his life will be spent fulfilling his God-ordained purpose. Sugar fears that may not include her. Will the appearance of Noah's former fiancee' entice him back to a life of wealth and prestige? Will Sugar once again find herself alone? Her new-found relationship with God has become extremely important to her, but will it be enough to fill her heart if Noah leaves? Can God possibly bring good from the storm that surrounds them?