When Elliott Cruz first started dating struggling single mom Karen Ames, he did everything he could to make her feel comfortable after her first marriage ended in disaster. Their romance soon became the talk of the whole town, and with a little help from the Sweet Magnolias, the loving couple had a wedding worthy of every fantasy. Now, a few years into the marriage, colliding dreams threaten to tear them apart. Elliott's desire to open a new gym in town, the business opportunity of a lifetime, stirs Karen's deep-rooted financial insecurities. And with a baby on the way, their lack of communication makes her uncertain about the future. But when Karen and Elliott discover that their brother-in-law is cheating on Elliott's sister, they begin to see their own marriage in a new light. And soon they must discover whether the love they always shared is strong enough to reconcile their differences and put them on a new path toward happiness.