Benjamin Elliot, Jr. is a hard-working cowboy on his family ranch. The eldest of the Elliot's he has taken over the reins and is managing the ranch and trying to manage the lovely little neighbor. Kara McCain was visiting her cousin when she spotted the handsome sweaty cowboy. She wants to be more like the people who saved her rather than the mother that birthed her. Which means she has to make something of her education and herself. Can a city girl with dreams of being somebody handles a strong-willed old-fashioned cowboy who thinks a woman's place is in the house?