While training as a seasonal wildland firefighter, Brandon Ferringer rents a room at a local ranch and falls in love with its owner, Victoria Meese, whose safety is threatened by his investigation into his father's disappearance. Sure, single mother Victoria Meese knew that the Lady Luck Ranch was just temporary quarters for rugged ex businessman Brandon Ferringer. But each night, sitting around the fire, she inevitably saw her handsome tenant in a warm, happily-ever-after light. Though Brandon had come to town with only business on his mind, one look at his lovely landlady put him on another track altogether. But Victoria was the type of woman who deserved white-lace promises and picket fences. And he was, after all, his father's son wasn't he?