When Cole McIntyre inherits a horse ranch from his Uncle Jake, he has no idea how to be a cowboy. His love for the J&M Ranch and fondness for his uncle drive him to give it a try, but his loss of his one true love, Kacie Juhl, who walked out on him years ago, leaves Cole leery of returning to the town of Deer Creek once more. When Kacie sees an ad in the newspaper, seeking ranch help for J&M Appaloosas, she promptly answers the ad-in person. She's stunned to come face to face with Cole, the man she loved and left years ago. Kacie's sure she can teach Cole how to be a cowboy, but not so sure she can keep herself from falling in love with him again. Cole is certain that Kacie always has been the right woman for him. He'll let her teach him how to be a cowboy, and he's got plans for teaching her how to let him love her, this time for good…but will Kacie give him a chance, or will his footloose cowgirl run away from him once more?