Stubborn farm girl Darla is the youngest child of a successful ranching family. She has already been unlucky in love once and vows that she doesn't need a man, resigning herself to being the one child left behind to take care of her aging parents.
She feels this way until she meets the new teacher that has come to her small town.
Benton has everything going for him except money. He has a nine year-old son which he is the sole supporter of and he jumps at the chance of a teaching gig in the small town as he wants a fresh start.
Despite their financial differences, the chemistry is immediate between Benton and Darla. Can they move past their own past hurts or will their defenses be too high to overcome another chance at love and happiness?