Cotton Waters secretly loves Kerry Slaughterhouse. Cotton went to college with his secret. Brokenhearted, Kerry marries another. Brokenhearted, Cotton marries another. Cotton is divorced. Kerry is a widow. Finally, the secret is out. Cotton marries Kerry, and they raise their blended family. This is the story of their children, all grown up. So come to Sage County and meet the Waters. Brent is the eldest. He is big, down-to-earth, and helps run the ranch, but his sights are on becoming Mayor. Jedidiah is the second eldest. He is the financial wizard for the ranch and doesn't suffer fools. His streak of protectiveness is well-known. Carleen is fast on the heels of Jed. She defiantly lives in town but knows her brothers have her back when her independence gets in the way of common sense. Connor is next. He works hard and plays harder. He can charm the ladies with his rugged good looks, and everyone is waiting for when he claims the woman of his dreams. Because when he does, it will be permanent. Freya is the youngest girl. Sweet, friendly, and trusting-too trusting. Everyone in town knows that if you mess with Freya, you have messed with the whole Water's clan. Tyler may be the youngest, but he is far from immature. He is an EMT and local volunteer fireman. He loves women, but he is looking for his forever. When he finds the woman of his dreams, the flames will be all-consuming.