Tara ran away from memories of the past by entering the service and it all returns when she comes home to the Wind River Valley. While trying to deal with her past she becomes reacquainted with her best friend Shay who owns the Bar C. While working at the ranch she is teamed with Harper, who is dealing with emotions from a divorce, along with his own PTSD. As they get to know each other, they realize that they have a lot in common. Later, on a hike, they run into a bear and are put in a deadly situation, which triggers Harper's PTSD. Luckily, Tara is there to help him through it, and the experience brings them closer together. With the help of a local therapist, Tara is gaining some control over her PTSD, but she still has to deal with the past. Even though these situations make both of them realized how much they mean to one another, Haper and Tara will have to find a way to be truthful and admit they are falling love. Will they be able to bury their demons, overcome obstacles at work, and make things official? I am a big fan of Lyndsay McKenna's writing, and LONE RIDER is no different. I look forward to the next installment in the Wind River series!