After her Navy SEAL husband is killed by a drunk driver, widowed Mikela 'Mickey' Chandler comes to stay with her brother-in-law and sister, Becky. While out riding, her horse takes off at breakneck speed, and Mickey loses her grip on one of the reins. Fortunately for her, local rancher Hank Caldwell is on hand to save the day ... and the two embark on a passionate and stormy relationship.

It's not long before Mickey falls head over heels in love with the tall, handsome rancher, but having been hurt in a previous relationship, Hank is guarded and cautious where his feelings are concerned. There are other problems too, in that Hank is used to being in control whilst Mickey is not used to having a man tell her what to do. Things come to a head when Hank, exasperated by Mickey's failure to do as she's told, decides to take her over his knee and give her a spanking. Mickey is incensed and it looks like the two will go their separate ways although it is clear both still have strong feelings for each other. Are they too stubborn and set in their ways to make things work, or will love find a way?