A horse killer is on the loose and Doreen McConnell has already lost a couple of mares to a deadly concoction of frog juice and ketamine. When a wealthy neighbor hires a team of men to help stop a criminal, Doreen finds herself relying on a mercenary to help protect her farm and animals. Nick Taylor is standing guard over Doreen McConnell's Stables, determined to find the person responsible for killing numerous horses, but when the killer's poison is used to eliminate Nick's boss, his goals change. Soon, Doreen McConnell's safety is the only thing that matters. And Nick is certain he can protect her as long as he keeps her in his arms.