Ames Hollister, retired bounty hunter, discovers a burned-out wagon on his ride home. The owners have met their fate at the hands of road agents, and the wagon ransacked. Five-year-old T.J. Carter, the only witness to the family tragedy, is hiding in the trees near the wagon. Ames realizes a child was traveling with the couple and coaxes T.J. from his hiding place, promising to take care of the boy. Ames’ wish to adopt T.J. hits a wall when he discovers he needs to be married to adopt a child. Elise Colman faces a court battle with her deceased husband’s brother over the custody of her five-year-old daughter, Lillie. She needs the protection of a husband to ensure Lillie’s safety. Could a proxy marriage be the answer? Will Ames and Elise find love, or will they settle for the safety and happiness of their children? This a sweet romance.