Rue Sullivan saves Hale Sterling. Her herbal scent does not trigger his Neurological Female Scent Intolerance. She takes a position as Private Household Chef, enduring sabotage. Hale protects her. They develop romantic feelings. Family conflict, jealousy from Hale's childhood sweetheart, and kidnapping arise. Rue uncovers the usurpation scheme, uses a Prenatal Test Report to crush the rival's power grab. They marry.
