Plot Synopsis

Jamie Spellman has decided to abandon her dream of painting in favor of expanding her successful kids' art studio. Her best friend Ava is working on an opportunity for Jamie to show her work in the upcoming arts festival, the winner of which gets an exhibition in Paris. Jamie is less than happy, however, when Ava's annoying younger brother Max moves into the apartment downstairs from hers. They have a long, platonic history, in which Jamie was always the butt of his jokes growing up. When local businessman Michael stops in to inquire about painting classes he discovers its a kids' class, but there is an instant connection between him and Jamie. She convinces him to join the class and then agrees to private lessons. Max goes out of his way to put himself in Jamie's company. The more time she spends with Max, the more she discovers his great qualities, like his kindness and love of natural beauty. But she is still wary of him, especially as she recalls the year he spent sending her messages from a secret admirer, only to laugh at her when she showed up to meet the guy. Michael shows up for his first lesson and asks Jamie out on a date. When she discovers something about him that complicates their budding relationship, she tells him she doesn't feel like they would make a good match. When she realizes that Max truly is the man of her dreams and is eager to date him, he backs away, telling her he thinks she should be with Michael after Ava warns her brother not to hurt Jamie. She is crushed, but her desire to paint is stronger than ever. She pours her heart into a new painting for the exhibition. Her new work is well received and cements her decision to follow her passion. When Jamie learns that Max is taking the permanent job at the botanical gardens and will be sticking around, she must decide whether love is worth giving this guy another shot at winning her heart.