The selfless attempt of the main character of the novel, Courtney Mead, to save a falcon raised in the reserve leads to misfortune - rancher Jeret Calhoun is accidentally shot in the leg. An unexpectedly flared passion changes the fate of the heroes. They have both experienced disappointment in life, it is difficult for them to believe in true love again. On the way to their happiness, Courtney and Jereth overcome many obstacles, both tragic and funny.