Wyatt James is a cowboy, son, nephew and ex-con. After spending ten years in prison, he returns home to the Double N Ranch where he grew up. He plans to move on and start anew, leaving the past behind with the support of his loving aunt and uncle. However, things arent as easy as hed hoped, especially when he meets Kate. Kate Walker accidentally drops a milk can right on Wyatts head. She knocks him out, and when he wakes, hes got a black eye and two lumps on his head. Despite their awkward first encounter, the two feel drawn together and ultimately share a kiss. Love is in the air until Wyatt runs into the local sheriff who helped lock him up. Willing to overlook Wyatts sordid past, Kate wants to love himbut he might not be ready. Hes still battling some demons of his own, even as he prepares to let Kate into his life. Together, they must learn to trust each other. Some old enemies, though, have nasty intentions, especially as Wyatt and Kate go digging into the long kept secrets that led to his prison time.