This is a sweet romance novel. Catherine Monroe has lost her husband and is now threatened with the loss of her ancestral home. When a severely injured man shows up on her doorstep, she finds herself instantly attracted to him, only to discover he holds the deed to her family estate. Newly arrived in town, Nate Everett is waylaid and left for dead on the side of the road. He awakens in the home of a woman, whom he must persuade to trust him with her home and her life. Their attraction for each other grows, but when a tavern maid is found dead, the evidence points to Nate as the murderer. While Nate fights for his freedom, he hopes Catherine will believe in him and his love for her. Catherine never thought she would love again, but can she trust the love she has for Nate when a mysterious woman arrives in town, claiming to be his wife?