The doctor's marriage wish Maxi Somers has loved and lost. She gave up her chance of happiness to care for her sick brother – and now she's journeying to the Australian Outback to find the man she let go. Dr Jake Haslem is the saviour of his small community. He belongs in the Outback – the harsh elements are no match for the emotional barriers he's had in place since losing Maxi. Maxi will do whatever it takes to open the heart Jake closed all those years ago. She knows now that her home is wherever he is. She belongs in the Outback, as his bride.