Cassie Miller was on track to be one of the best equestrian riders of the sport when a terrible accident left her as guardian of an orphaned niece and nephew. Seeking means to support the twins—now five years old— Cassie takes a job as a horse trainer at Five Oaks, where she finds not one but two worthy adversaries--Orion, a bold dark horse that has yet to find a rider it deems its equal, and local veterinarian Caleb Wells, a man whose startling good looks and quick wit leave Cassie unnerved.

As Cassie trains Orion for competition, Caleb, a partner in the farm, watches over their progress. A womanizer since his recent divorce, he soon finds his heart softening for this strong and gifted woman—and her unconventional family. But as Orion’s Hampton Classic competition looms, Caleb’s vengeful ex-wife threatens to destroy everything Cassie and Caleb have worked for…