On the one-year anniversary of his old friend's death, Dalton receives a letter. In the message, his deceased friend reminds Dalton of his promise to honor his deathbed request: to bring love and happiness back to his widow, Annette. When Dalton unexpectedly encounters his friend's widow, he falls for her and subsequently breaks his current engagement. But should he tell her about the letter and the terms of his pledge to her former husband? Will she reject him or accept his love? Dalton finds the answers to his questions when his scorned fiancee finds the posthumous letter and becomes determined to win back Dalton at any cost-even death. Can he gain Annette's trust from his web of deceit? Can he protect Annette from his enraged former fiancee?