Expecting to find her long lost uncle in the West, Lady Anne Stone instead discovers an imposter using his name. Dan's quick thinking takes her out of his reach, but the imposter is hot on the trail as their quest continues. Dan finds it necessary to guard his heart carefully. Though he's good at protecting Anne, he's certain he'll never be able to persuade her to marry him. Her sights are set on finding her uncle and returning to England. On the other hand, Anne is determined to convince Dan she is anything but a delicate lady. But all her help is making Dan's job of keeping her safe twice as hard. Can love triumph in this quest or will all the obstacles drive them apart?