At the magnificent Wyoming dude ranch run by Ross Livingston and two fellow ex-Marines, families of fallen soldiers find hope and healing. When lovely widow Kit Wentworth and her son arrive, Ross immediately finds himself drawn to them.Soon, he's able to bring young Andy out of his shell - and touch Kit's heart as no other man has. But this isn't just a vacation for Kit. She is running from her domineering father-in-law-a situation Ross understands all too well. After Kit reveals her terrible secret, Ross realizes his love alone won't be enough. Charles Wentworth is a man who will stop at nothing to control his family. Can Ross convince Kit to stand her ground-and help her fend off the forces that threaten to tear them apart?