Now her father wants her to marry the son of his old friend in Missouri. How can Justine leave her native Boston for the Wild West? Riley McPherson's father informs him he is to marry his friend's daughter, Justine. Unwilling to follow his father's wishes, Riley rebels. How can he marry a stranger? Why should he? But when Justine steps off the train, Riley is stunned by her beauty and spunk. This year's apple crop has to be picked before the first frost, and Justine offers her help.