Lara Richardson’s boyfriend is a conceited jerk. Still, he is her jerk and a popular DJ at a downtown Chicago nightclub, which does give a girl some advantages. Torn between an unfulfilling relationship and not wanting to be alone, Lara settles, only to find that one year later she is miserable. Then Lara meets her new roommate, a gorgeous photographer from Paris who seems to understand her better than anyone, including herself. Lara soon realizes that she wants more, in every possible way, only discovering her mistake too late when a secret from Rene’s past causes him to leave. Laughter, tears and meltdowns ensue as Lara’s friends try to help her by conspiring to bring Rene’ back into her life. It is only when Lara discovers that her heart will never forget that she understands what she must do; only now Rene’ is gone and it may be too late.

Haunted by nightmares, tormented by guilt, Jezebel came to Redemption Ranch to escape the past-except now she's stuck in the middle of nowhere with no redemption in sight. When her mother pushes her into riding lessons with local veterinarian Matthias Saunders, Jezebel balks. Sure, the doctor is gorgeous, but he's completely obnoxious and knows how to push every one of her buttons. Only her deep connection with The Reverend, a gentle stallion who guards her darkest secrets, has her agreeing to spend any more time with Dr. Saunders. Caring for the stallion is the first bright spot in her life in months, and if being around the horse means she has to deal with Matthias Saunders, then so be it. Surely a city girl like her can handle one country vet-even one with disturbing blue eyes. Can't she?