Penelope Simms was a small town girl from Texas. After her father was killed by a drunk driver two years ago, she decided to move to the big city. She just wanted a change. She was a wide-eyed, innocent girl with a heart of gold. She made everyone smile, but she was no doormat, she had sass. Duke McMillan was a tough bastard and a ruthless business man. After his wife of forty years, died of cancer, Duke hardened his heart and caused his family to back away from him, especially his three sons. One day, Duke meets a young woman who has the right amount of sass to hold her own against his demanding ways and hires her as his personal assistant. His life changes dramatically after meeting a girl named Penny.