Since she was five years old, Susan Whitaker has been in love with her best friend's older brother. When he ships off for the Army after high school, Susan is sure that he didn't love her like she thought he had. After loosing things she never fathomed possible, now all she can dream of is starting her own ranch. ​​​​​​​Travis Cartwright returned to his family's horse ranch after being injured in combat. Everything in his life was going good until Susan showed back up. There is no denying the love he felt for her since the day he literally fell head over heels for her, is still there, but he isn't sure he can live through the pain of losing her again. Past relationships and pain may just be enough to keep these two apart, but, the dangers of the Rocky Mountains may be what finally brings them together.