In 1890s Independence, Missouri, whispers spread faster than prairie fires-and two plus-size women, Clara Mae Whitfield and Anna Phillips, become the center of every tongue-wagging rumor. Clara Mae, a gifted baker with a voice that could bring down heaven, never imagined that Boone Balding-the county's wealthiest cattle baron-would fall head over boots for her. But when a chandelier mishap, gossiping rivals, and a scandalous church proposal collide, Clara learns that love sometimes comes with more drama than a three-tiered cake. Meanwhile, Sheriff Roy Blue-tall, educated, and the town's most sought-after bachelor-finds himself captivated not by Helen Driver, the banker's elegant daughter, but by shy, beautiful Anna Phillips. With secret notes, lakeside meetings, and a wedding hidden from the entire town, Roy discovers that God's plans (and His sense of humor) are far greater than man's.