Pregnant and alone, Sarah Hughes finds herself in a village at the mercy of strangers. Along comes Bear who is determined to bring her home. She doesn't want to leave but having killed a man she is left with little choice.

On the run with an Indian who calls her a spoiled brat isn't the best of starts to romance. Over time, she comes to see the person behind the stony face.

Bear is intent on staying single due to his mixed heritage.

Can Sarah prove to herself and Bear, not to mention their respective friends that they belong together?