the show focuses on the valentine family, a group of gods living amongst humans. they must keep their true identities secret as they do whatever it takes to bring soulmates together. in modern times however the gods' methods have become less effective, and unless they improve their matchmaking skills they will end up becoming mortal. as a result, grace, aka the goddess aphrodite, has decided to recruit romance novelist kate providence to help them adapt their skills. with help from the fates and the oracle of delphi, now housed in a hot tub, it is up to the gods and kate to help bring love back into people's lives.