Lara Cummings came to Last Chance with her sister for a new life, far away from the city where her inquisitive nature always seemed to land her in trouble. Living on her cousins' ranch sounded ideal . . . until the drought came. Now, Lara's opportunities to have a family of her own are shriveling as quickly as the chances the ranch has for survival.

Mitchell King has worn out his welcome in more towns than he can count. When he arrives in Last Chance, he's certain it'll be the same as the rest . . . until he meets Lara. Suddenly, he finds himself with not only a job, but surrounded by a group of people who quickly begin to feel like family.

Falling for Lara wasn't in Mitchell's plans, but the pretty redhead seems just as interested in him. She's impulsive and fascinating, and Mitchell has never met anyone like her. Just as he starts to think he might have found home--and love, Lara's curiosity digs up a part of Mitchell's past he wasn't ready to face. But if he doesn't, he'll lose everything he's worked so hard for, and the ranch--and Lara--will be nothing but a memory.