Samantha Taylor a talented photographer is devastated when her husband suddenly walks out on her. Her concerned magazine boss sends her on an assignment to her old friend's California horse ranch to photograph old-style cowboys.There Samantha meets and falls in love with hard-bitten ranch hand Tate. Captivated but intimindated by her beauty and success Tate is unable to break free from his old-fashioned ways and he too deserts her. Alone and emotionally destroyed Samantha immerses herself in her work until on another photo-shoot she recklessly rides a spirited horse and is left paralysed after a horrific fall.Now confined to a wheelchair Samantha returns to her friend's ranch where a twist of fate reunites her with the handsome Tate. But can they overcome their mutual obstacles to find the true love they both crave?