After escaping an abusive marriage, city girl Cecily Kennedy finds refuge and work at Wells Ranch. Life there is rough, made more complicated by her gruff, guarded boss, Austin Wells, whose mixed signals leave her unsure if he wants her close or gone. Cecily can’t risk falling for him—she’s still healing and has nowhere else to go. But as they spend time together, Austin’s belief that no one ever stays begins to crumble. When Cecily’s past resurfaces and threatens her safety, Austin realizes he’s fallen for her and will do anything to protect her and convince her to stay.