For Mallory McKay, romance is dead, and it all started with a bad breakup that landed her in an anger management course. It figures that the heartthrob she ran into coming out of her class is her new colleague at work. If things aren't awkward enough, the two must now work together to decorate for a charity Valentine ball. Max Collins' life is full with a new job and a demanding recovering alcoholic mother. Despite his hectic schedule, he finds himself wanting to spend more time with Mallory. Though he shouldn't, he's taking it as a personal challenge to prove to her that romance is alive and well. With Valentine's Day approaching, love is all anyone in Romance, Oregon can think about. How can Max convince Mallory love and romance can be hers?