Gabe Merrick is happy with his life as the wrangler and caretaker for the sprawling and opulent Mooney Ranch, but he is also lonely and ready to start a family. So, at the urging of his friend, he places an ad in the Marital Times, seeking a wife to join him in Montana. And soon, the lovely Kit Monroe has traveled all the way from Virginia to be his bride. Kit is very pleased when she meets Gabe, and they feel an attraction right away. However, it seems that Kit has also gotten the wrong idea about her husband-to-be. He looks to be quite wealthy, which he did not mention in his letter. Now Gabe is torn—does he tell her the truth about his position in life, or does he try to convince her first of his love, and hope that what he can offer will be enough?