When Ellas father passes away, she must auction most of his belongings, including her familys land. She knows she couldnt manage the fifty acres on her own but cant stop the bitterness she feels toward the new owner, Loyal Weaver. Remodeling the old farmhouse, he intends to make the farm profitablewhich Ella had dreamed of doing. Protective of Ellas bruised feelings, Loyal asks her for help and advice for the home hes fixing upthe home that he secretly hopes will be hers again, as his wife. But the one thing Ella guards against all else is her heart. Always the wallflower, shes used duty to mask her loneliness. Now, though, she cant deny the feelings she holds for Loyal and the happiness he promises. On her own for the first time, will she find the courage to risk everything to get the love shes always wanted?