Kate Jenkins doesn't believe in fate – only hard work and determination. On the cusp of opening her own Parisian restaurant, a series of unfortunate events leads to her entire staff quitting. Then the eccentric Garrance offers his help, but at a price: Kate must work with Garrance's son, Charles, a world-class chef and total jerk. After Kate hesitantly concedes to the deal, she slowly learns to open her heart and mind to new concepts, not quite sure if the magic she's experiencing comes from Garrance's spices, from within herself, or from the growing chemistry with Charles...