Working alongside her dad is the way Jenny was raised and the way she chooses to live, at least until she goes to veterinary school. Determined and dedicated she rises early and doesn't end her day until the evening chores are done. When "heart tied" is hurled at Jenny as an accusation, she can't deny it. David, her neighbor through a country mile, is as much a part of her life as the land she loves. Encouraging her to pursue her dreams, David is there to help when needed until he leaves to fulfill a personal commitment for two years. Jenny accepts their separation with only letters to keep in touch-in an instant communication world-but when his letters stop; she fears he has moved on without her. Determined to keep her feelings in check, Jenny befriends Nash, but when she has a chance meeting with David, the feelings she has tried to suppress are heightened. David's return does little to clarify their relationship before he leaves again. Has their long-term friendship been an indication of something more, as Jenny has always hoped, or does it prevent him from falling in love with her?