Bernardo Bittencourt's life was shattered when his ex-wife abandoned him and their young daughter, Leonor. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Bernardo closed himself off to love, embracing the role of a cold-hearted playboy. But when Leonor needs a full-time nanny, Amélia Hosten enters their lives. Amélia, a hardworking and independent woman with a past full of secrets, has come to New York in search of a fresh start. As she cares for Leonor, a sweet and lively 5-year-old, Amélia forms a sisterly bond with her—and in time, discovers the possibility of true love with the distant but captivating Bernardo.