Cowboy John Elder needs a replacement crew of cattle hands to drive his longhorns to Kansas––he just never figured they'd be wearing petticoats. Traveling with Moira O'Mara and the orphan girls in her care is a mutually beneficial arrangement. Yet despite Moira's declaration of independence, the feisty beauty evokes John's every masculine instinct to protect, defend...marry?

Moira was grateful for John's help when he rescued her–and she couldn't deny that his calm, in control matter proves comforting. But she was determined not to let anything get in the way of her plans to search for her long–lost brother at journey's end. However, could John show her a new future–one perfect for them to share?