Six years have passed since Jake Sanders watched Natalie, the love of his life, marry another man. Six years of hiding a broken heart by throwing himself into his career as a college professor. Six years of keeping his promise to leave Natalie alone, and six years of tortured dreams of her life with her new husband, Todd. But six years haven't come close to extinguishing his feelings, and when Jake comes across Todd's obituary, he can't keep himself...

Professional baker Ramona's art has sustained her through turbulent times. Her daughter, Sophia, races overseas to be with her husband, leaving Ramona as guardian for Sophia's 13-year-old stepdaughter, Katie. Ramona shares her love of baking with the girl and Katie begins to find self-acceptance and a home. When a man from her past returns to offer a second chance at love, Ramona discovers that even the best recipe tastes better when you add time...