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Everything in Annie Douglas' life has taught her that men can't be trusted. Although Burke is big, strong and not seemingly gentle, Annie is drawn to the handsome, Texas cowboy. Upon discovering Burke's advertisement for a wife, Annie shyly asks if he might consider her.
Burke Dawson wants children; unfortunately, that also includes a wife. His first wife was a citified hellcat who stole half of his ranch. Now Burke is determined to find an honest, country girl with no expectations of love.
Annie is from New York City and doesn’t fit the mold Burke pictures as a wife. He turns down Annie’s proposal thinking he could just forget her but Annie Douglas is not a woman easily forgotten.
Misunderstandings, accidents and treachery all lead to Annie leaving shattered and alone. She digs deep, very deep, inside herself and finds her self-esteem, vowing to make a life for herself. Aware of her self-worth she builds her own ranch on land adjacent to Burke’s ranch.
Burke knows he made a mistake but isn’t sure how to fix it. Should he cut all ties and ignore her or should he woo her?
Can their shaky start lead to the loving relationship they both desire?