Twenty-one-year-old Ava Sonders is independent and slightly cynical, and she has never been in love. She doesn't know if she believes in the concept of a soul mate, let alone the 'until death do you part' stuff! But no one is more surprised than Ava when she becomes attracted to bad boy and struggling musician Braden O'Neil.

After one romantic evening, Braden steals Ava's heart. Mortified when her behavior is reduced to that of a smitten sixteen-year-old girl, Ava is further distressed when she begins to fantasize about spending the rest of her life with him in the happily-ever-after sense. Unfortunately, Braden focuses on his career instead of his girlfriend, making music his mistress.

The relationship gets out of control when Braden's band makes it to the big time, and Ava finds that their love life is splashed on the covers of all the tabloids. Now, Ava must figure out what she wants, leading her to discover that sometimes life has a different plan than what one expects.