When Ballerina Elle Harrington suffers a career-ending injury, she is forced to return to her hometown of Sugar Hollow, Virginia. With no income, no savings and a mountain of credit card debt, Elle is in dire need of immediate employment in her small town. When she sees a help wanted sign in the window of the local diner, Elle decides to apply for a waitressing position.
Jonas Landry, the owner of the Sugar Hollow diner, can't believe his eyes when his former high school crush, Elle Harrington, shows up at his establishment looking for a job. The last time he saw Elle she was heading toward a life of fame and fortune as a ballerina in New York City. Although skeptical, Jonas soon finds himself impressed by Elle's pluck and work ethic. As they work side by side at the diner, Elle and Jonas begin to develop romantic feelings for each other. But will a misunderstanding doom their summer romance?