Southern Wind begins prior to the start of the Civil War, Suzanna Michaels, the pampered daughter of a New Orleans lawyer and wealthy plantation owner, meets an acquaintance, Alexander Taylor, who is the son of her father's childhood friend. The Michaels' Family Plantation, Belle Michelle, grew cotton and maintained slaves, whom they treated well. Unknown to Suzanna, her father's law clerk and her aunt, Louella Stevens, are both involved with her father's secret actions and plans in support of the Civil War. As the story evolves, Suzanna discovers that her family was even more involved and with the death of her parents, contributes to her being embroiled in all aspects of the war, and trying to save the plantation and herself from the clutches of the Union Army. She is completely infatuated with Alexander and the two together, along with her remaining family, are embroiled in a web of intrigue by staying just steps ahead of the Yankee's they encounter. She makes her mind up that she will do just about anything for the true love of her life. She travels with six men from Louisiana to Texas, and they take her on the adventure of a lifetime to find safety and enduring love.