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Margaret Tate, a demanding and high-strung book editor, is facing deportation back to her native Canada due to her expired visa. In a desperate attempt to avoid this fate, she convinces her assistant, Andrew Paxton, to pretend to be her fiancé. The plan is simple: Andrew will play along, and they will get married, thereby securing Margaret's right to remain in the United States.However, as they embark on this charade, Margaret's controlling nature clashes with Andrew's more laid-back personality. Despite their initial reluctance, they find themselves growing closer as they navigate the complexities of their fake relationship. Andrew, a charming and witty literature professor, is initially hesitant to get involved with Margaret, but her wit and sophistication eventually win him over.As they spend more time together, Margaret begins to open up to Andrew, revealing her vulnerable side and the reasons behind her controlling behavior. Andrew, in turn, shares his own story of loss and heartbreak, which has left him wary of commitment. Their mutual trust grows, and they start to develop genuine feelings for each other.However, their relationship is put to the test when Andrew's family, particularly his father and sister, become involved in the charade. Margaret struggles to fit in with Andrew's family, and her natural instincts as a control freak take over. Andrew's family, however, sees right through her façade and challenges her to be genuine and authentic.As the wedding date approaches, Margaret's past and present collide. She must confront the reasons behind her controlling behavior and decide whether to take a chance on Andrew and truly commit to their relationship. In a dramatic twist, Margaret's past lover appears, threatening to expose their fake engagement and jeopardize Margaret's visa status.In the end, Margaret must make a choice between her desire to control her life and her growing feelings for Andrew. She decides to take a chance on love and genuine connection, and she and Andrew exchange vows in a heartfelt ceremony. The movie concludes with Margaret and Andrew embracing their new life together, free from the constraints of Margaret's past and the artificial boundaries of their initial engagement.