The heroes of the novel Cole and Allison have been friends since early childhood. His father is the owner of the ranch, hers is the manager and longtime friend of the owner. The characters' relationships develop as they should: children's games, teenage friendship... Cole leaves to study at college, and Allison eagerly awaits his arrival; When he arrives on vacation, the young people realize that they love each other. But on his next visit, Cole learns that Allison and her father have left for an unknown destination. Fifteen long years have passed..