July 19, 1983... The Kinards, the Richardses and the Webbers - Seattle's Kennedys. Their 'compound' - elegant Forrester Square...until the fateful night that tore these families apart. Twenty years later... When Dani O'Malley's childhood friend died, she suddenly found herself guardian to three scared, unruly kids. Dani tried desperately to cope, but she was a businesswoman, single, and she'd grown up in foster homes. If it hadn't been for Brad Cullen, she'd have been lost. The cowboy had a way with the kids...and with her. Brad was a loner by nature. He'd spent his life being big brother to his siblings, and the only responsibility he wanted now was his ranch. But when the children's aunt and uncle sued for custody, Brad knew he could never let Dani lose the kids...when marrying her would make them a family.