Writer Birdie hopes for a love story when she matches with wealthy grazier Joe on a dating app. Despite a bad first date, she doubts her instincts and agrees to a second. As the chemistry escalates, Birdie swiftly starts falling in love.
Ahead of a trip Birdie shuts down a co-worker's offer of a background check on Joe. When a family emergency pulls Joe away, he arranges a night at a luxury hotel, but it's soured by sad news, and a glimpse of Joe's ulterior motives.
Birdie, guided by her therapist, agrees to host her family on Joe's boat despite her anxiety. As the day passes without Joe's arrival, her turbulent romantic past becomes the day's amusing narrative.
Birdie interviews Tina's family and learns that she had always been a fantasist. With this in mind, Birdie's sure she understands Joe, when he makes grandiose promises about a magnificent property he plans to buy for them.
Birdie is elated to attend Anton's wedding with Joe, but their plans derail when Joe urgently needs funds for a property deposit. With their future hanging in the balance, Birdie rushes to gather the money before the deadline.
Joe raids his family, reunites with his girlfriend Kristy and refuses to sign divorce papers. He negotiates a deal with Allan, faces an altercation at his old school and scrambles to cancel the auction of his family home.
Birdie arrives at the wedding, covering for Joe. Her lies escalate, even when presented with evidence. Edged closer to the singles table, Birdie goes through the motions of speeches, before lashing out at Margeaux.
Birdie picks herself up and starts investigating Joe. Through Allan, she discovers his con was never about her, she was a pawn in a scam. Birdie publishes her article, hoping for closure, but finds she'll now be stuck with Joe forever.
