When offered a job caring for an injured family acquaintance, Elizabeth Simmons gladly sets off for the newly formed Arizona Territory. However, she soon discovers the awful truth behind her new arrangement. Work claims all of Michael O'Roarke's attention.. until he finds himself captivated by the feisty Elizabeth. Will losing her heart to Michael demolish the independence Elizabeth has struggled to achieve? Orphaned and mistreated by her guardian, Jenny Davis has learned some hard lessons in life. For one thing, she believes God doesn't love her. Andrew Garrett is in the Arizona Territory scouting land for mining investors when he falls for Jenny. But digging ore out of hard rock may be easier than breaking down the walls of distrust Jenny has erected around herself. Before seeking Hallie Evan's hand in marriage, Jacob Garrett feel he must prove his worth to local ranchers and himself. He's determined to expose a ring of cattle thieves, then fight in a war for Cuba's freedom. Hallie's impatient but well meaning father sabotages the couple's plans, leaving Hallie torn between appeasing her hot tempered father and realizing her love for Jacob.