David Matthews is the head of the Matthews family since the death of his parents. He keeps his personal life on hold until he meets Dr. Anna James. Dr. James brings a little boy to Stage West to fulfill his wish to be a cowboy for a day. David begins to think about her daily until they meet up again in another venue. For David this is his chance for a life that doesn't revolve around his family or his horse breeding business but Dr. James has a secret that has kept her distant from any type of personal relationships. Can this tough man break down the barriers or will her past keep them from a life together? David is the last book in the Stage West series.