Lady Anne Stone believes she's found her long lost uncle. Unwilling to meet him on her own, Daniel Adams accompanies her to her uncle's ranch. But both Dan and Anne are convinced that the man introduced as her uncle is an imposter and decide to continue the search for the new Earl of Stoneford. And the swindler is now on their trail, hoping to steal Uncle David's inheritance. Dan tries to protect Anne and also his heart. He's good at keeping her safe, but knows he'll never convince Anne to become a farmer's wife in Oregon when she her sights set on returning to her home in England. As Anne's quest becomes more difficult and dangerous, she begins to see Dan differently. Will she soon be envisioning a new life in America?