When Arlette left the bayou it was to make her own way in the world, and when she returned it was still to further her career. But going home inevitably meant running into Julian Bouchard.

Once everyone—including Julian—thought they would marry, but by leaving Arlette had put an end to that. Or had she? The traditional bayou ways were changing and Julian with them, but he was still single, still attracted to her and more determined than ever in going after what he wanted.

This time when the gossips talked about marriage, there might be some truth to the rumor.