To provide a better life for her young daughter, Clarissa Graham joins a wagon train headed west. But as the trail turns increasingly dangerous, Clarissa fears her decision could cost them their lives. Help comes in the unlikely form of a jaded ex0soldier who knows nothing of grace, forgiveness or even love. And it's this man--Dawson Clements--who stays behind with Clarissa when her daughter becomes gravely ill. But as the makeshift "family" finally nears Montana, Clarissa knows her greatest challenge still lies ahead. Can she convince Dawson to remain by her side for a journey that will last a lifetime?