Emily Weber escapest to her cousin's New Mexico ranch, away from her planned wedding and her cheating fiancè. She needs to get her mind off of things and her childhood friend – all six feet of dark good looks – is just the guy.

Colin Talbot recognises someone on the run from their life. The rootless photojournalist hasn't been on his ranch in years too! But he won't indulge in pleasure it will lead to disaster. Till then, he'll keep his distance, before Emily has him wanting what he can't have: a family and a forever love.