Being a sheriff is a solitary sort of job. Seeking adventure, Richard Logan had come west and stayed. Always eager to lend a hand when needed, he has drifted into law enforcement and now finds himself Sheriff of Apple Valley, Texas, and ready to settle down, as his friends have. Former debutante Lydia LaFleur's family has been torn apart by her father’s gambling debts, with lasting repercussions for each family member. She first sought a match merely to get away from the chaos. Now she is fleeing for her life. Trouble soon follows. Can Richard and Lydia work together to save her family and themselves?