During a deadly journey to California, the beautiful Elizabeth Beck lost everything she treasured. How can she thank the courageous ranchero James Kagan, who rescued her from the clutches of bandits? What can she give him as a reward for her salvation? Only love. True love, which the brave savior, in general, does not need. However, the spark planted by feminine tenderness in the soul of a bitter, lonely man will sooner or later flare up into a fire of irresistible passion...