Romance novelist Kristin is struggling to recover from a heartbreak that has caused her severe writer's block. Her mother tries to help her out by taking her to an auction where guests can bid on dates with single men. Although Kristin should feel indifferent to these sorts of things, when a talented campaign advisor named Perry takes the stage, she feels her heart skip a beat. Without thinking, she stands up and bids on him for ten thousand dollars! The two of them lead completely different lifestyles. How will their special night end?