Because she married an international playboy, Ellie Andrews is kidnapped by her own father, Texas cattleman A. A. Andrews. She escapes, managing to evade his nationwide search for her with the help of Peter Warne, a jobless reporter, who sees himself getting the biggest story of the year - until he and Ellie fall in love. When Ellie suspects Peter has sold her out, she returns home. Realizing his daughter really loves the newspaperman, Andrews tries to persuade Ellie to run away again, this time from her own wedding ceremony. Who will Ellie choose, her husband or the man who has stolen her heart?
