She boarded a train for a new life. She never expected to be kidnapped, abandoned, and rescued by a cowboy with secrets of his own. After cholera robs Sophie Morrison of her family, she pins all hope on a mail-order marriage in Montana. But when bandits attack her train and take her hostage, her dream of starting over nearly dies in the wilderness. Alone, desperate, and scarred, Sophie finds herself rescued—only to arrive and discover her intended groom has vanished westward in search of gold. With no one to turn to and nowhere to go, Sophie accepts a governess position for a rugged widower, Jacob Wright, and his three children. As she rebuilds her life and warms to the charming cowboy and his family, danger brews once more on the frontier. But can two wounded hearts find love amidst the dust and shadows of the past? Heart-pounding adventure, emotional healing, and slow-burn romance converge in this unforgettable Western tale of resilience, redemption, and love found against all odds.