Fleeing from an abusive boyfriend, Stephanie ends up in the sleepy coastal town of Sargent Texas. With nothing more than the few clothes she was able to get out with, she finds a job at a greasy spoon restaurant, a place to live and new friends. Captain Jack owner operator of the Sea Gypsy tug boat, finds her irresistible but skittish. Can he break through the wall she has built around her? Her life falls into a routine and she finds happiness. All is well until the nightmare from her past shows up, ready to drag her back to Dallas whether she wants to go or not The note in her car said it...

A Cowboy's love story is a tale of survival against all odds and the ensuing love that develops. Set in the grandeur Rocky Mountains the plane crash kills all, but Jim and Jennifer. Jim must use all his knowledge of survival to find them shelter and food. The winter is closing in and the outlook is dismal. With determination, he drags her down the mountainside and finds a half cave that will protect them from the weather. In the spring when they are rescued, Jennifer goes back to her husband but her heart will always belong with Jim. Will she find the strength to stand up to her domineering...