Kristine Owens is back in the saddle to deal with unfinished business from her last summer guiding horseback tours in California's High Sierras. A dalliance with an attractive blonde biologist would be a dangerous distraction. She must stay focused on the path that leads to her independence.

A summer assignment in Mammoth Lakes becomes even more attractive when Gloria Fisher crosses paths with Kristine. Playful wit, tight jeans, cowgirl boots—the sparks are real. But can they burn brighter than her lifelong career goals?

Only a fool takes two things for granted—Mother Nature, and the ways of a woman's heart.