Thrown out on the streets of New York City, and doubting God’s existence, Anna Wilson accepts a job at the Children’s Aid Society. As an agent for the Society, she travels the west on trains full of orphans in search of families and homes. Because of Anna's personal heartache and loss, she devotes herself to placing the children in only the very best families. After an embarrassing introduction to Texas cattle rancher, Joshua Brown, a widower, Anna makes a surprise visit to his ranch. Their encounter throws them into a series of events which neither one was ready for. Can their mutual attraction overcome the differences and past heartbreaks as they fight to save the children in their care? One man bent on revenge could destroy it all. To live out their destiny they must find strength together. Will they?

Shane would rather pay others to care for his younger orphaned sisters. But when their latest home is burned to the ground and the woman caring for them dies, Shane decides it's time to go home. On the way, he collects not only his two sisters but another child, a young woman beaten and left for dead, a runaway slave. . .and the promise of more! Lydia allows herself to be taken to the refuge of Shane's home, but can Lydia trust this gambling man to help her when it seems he's deserted his own family in the past?