Cate is a hardworking businesswoman who has taken over her family's candy cane company. She is passionate about the business but struggles to keep up with the demands of the holiday season, especially with the added pressure of her mother constantly trying to set her up with potential suitors.
Meanwhile, Gabe is a financial consultant who has been hired to examine Merry and Bright's operations and make suggestions on how to increase profitability. When he meets Cate, she mistakes him for the blind date her mother has set up for her, and the two hit it off immediately.
As they work together to improve the company, Cate and Gabe begin to develop feelings for each other. However, their professional relationship makes it complicated, especially when Cate discovers that Gabe's true purpose at the company is to make cost-cutting recommendations that could potentially lead to job cuts.
Despite the challenges, Cate and Gabe continue to work together, finding solutions that benefit both the company and the employees. Along the way, they learn more about each other and realize that they have more in common than just their love of business.
As the holiday season comes to a close, Cate and Gabe must decide whether to pursue a relationship beyond the boardroom. In the end, they realize that they were meant to be together and embrace a bright future filled with love and candy canes.