Christina is a 24 year old, classy and intelligent young graduate from a small but prominent university in Colorado. Almost a year after she returns to her home, she finally receives a relevant job offer, in Mississippi. Christina is nervous about moving out on her own, but decides to accept the position on the strength of her Aunt Toni, who offers to let Christina stay at her home. When Christina arrives in Mississippi, she soon realizes the difference between southern life and the one that she is accustomed to. The people are crass, the weather is humid, but now under a year contract with her job, Christina is forced to stay and cope.
Then Christina meets Mace, a maintenance man, who defies every standard she has ever held for a man. He is a 26 year old high school dropout who values street sense over a college education. Mace instantly falls for Christina's refined attitude, and tries his best to woo her with what he believes to be southern charm. While Christina is nor impressed or enthused about his tactics, his placement at her job forces her to get used to him. Will Christina loosen up and give him a chance? Or is she too pompous to welcome a southern love?