Maggie doesn't trust men. Losing her father when just an infant, she grew up with a stepfather that didn't particularly care if she were around or not. Then one day Jake McCormick arrives in her life. Already adoring his young son, she nevertheless endeavors to resist the ambiguous advances of his father. Jake has vowed to never to trust another woman after his disastrous first marriage. Leaving his young son with his parents to raise he pursues his dream of leading wagon trains west to Oregon. But on one return he finds he is sorely tempted by redheaded Maggie Davis. His son already adores her, and he finds himself drawn to her against his better judgment. Both find their worlds turned upside down as they struggle to uncover the true meaning of love and trust as God has designed it. Maybe then they'll be able to embrace fulfillment with each other.