To uphold her family's honor, Samantha Adams agrees to take her sister's place and marry wealthy rancher Blake McCarthy. But when he claims no knowledge of the wedding contract, she finds herself in desperate straits to support herself and her adopted daughter. Having lost his wife and son during the war, the last thing Blake wants is another wife. When beautiful Samantha Adams shows up at his ranch on the pretext of honoring a marriage contract, he believes she is only after someone to take care of her and her daughter. And he is determined it's not going to be him. Neither Samantha nor Blake are prepared for the attraction they feel. They both intend to fight it to the bitter end. But when passion sparks into flame, can Blake's passionate kisses and sweet caresses make Samantha forget his accusations and mistrust, and can Blake's desire for Samantha overcome his suspicions?