Will Sullivan's reason for refusing marriage is his biggest secret. To Will, it's part of his legacy, like the family's ranch. But then the woman he has secretly loved since childhood returns home after two years. Abandoned as a child the way he was, Annie Harris understands him. But she doesn't know the real reason keeping him a bachelor.A missionary nurse, Annie is planning to leave soon. Especially when a senseless scandal involving her threatens the ranch – and Will's future. But can he trust in rekindled love to see that Annie just might be his future?