When the orphanage's house mother runs off, nineteen year old orphan Natalie Polk steps into her shoes . . . quite literally, hoping to fool the new owner of Ivy House into thinking she's a trustworthy, mature woman fully capable of running the orphanage. Elliot Montgomery's no fool and sees through her disguise, falling head over heels in love with the brave Natalie. But with Natalie believing she isn't worthy of Elliot's love and Elliot unable to resolve his financial problems, could they possibly have a future? With the help of the orphans and Natalie's match-making best friend, Marla, soon Elliot and Natalie discover where there's a will, there's a way.