Shelby Barrett only wanted one thing for New Year's-a diamond engagement ring. But midnight has come...and gone, and she still doesn't have a ring on her finger. She's given up a lot to stay in Seattle with her boyfriend, and now he's saying he's "not ready to be tied down." It's enough to drive any sane woman crazy-or make her turn to her mom for advice...

Diana Valentine is a romance novelist who prefers creating make-believe heroes to dealing with the whims and whines of real-life men. Her (off the cuff) advice for her daughter? "Try sending flowers to yourself." Shelby does-and signs the card with a name she completely made up: David Jones. If that doesn't make a certain so-and-so jealous, what will?

Well, everything goes exactly according to plan-until Shelby meets the real David Jones (Who would have thought she'd find him so compelling and fun to be with?) Looks like Valentine's Day could get pretty interesting this year...