When Tom and Ella Watson seek a post-retirement new life, little did they know that Ella's talent for creating tasty baked goods would bring the Devlin Bakery of Martinsville, Illinois, back to life. After being shuttered for three years, the enticing aroma of fresh baked goods will again float on the morning air, rejuvenate the town's spirit, and the townsfolk will, once again, have a place to gather.

Long lost family members find each other, friendships are forged, and love comes to some for the first time. Secrets are unearthed, and mysteries are solved. What is the mayor determined to hide from the townsfolk? Who is the young woman, the newcomer in town, who purchases large quantities of baked goods for months on end, and who is eating them? What riddle is behind the haunting look in Delia's eyes? What secrets lie hidden in the lives of the townspeople? Is anyone living a life with regret?