Abraham Clayburn made some bad decisions recently and almost got himself thrown in jail. To avoid getting into more trouble, he decides it's time to turn his life around. Besides, he could be running a successful mine back in his hometown of Friendly Valley, but he passed up that opportunity because he wanted more excitement in his life. But after his oldest brother strikes a deal with a judge, Abraham must return to Friendly for two years.

Upon boarding the "fancy '' train his brother has booked for him, Abraham, scruffy and out of place, requests a maid to bandage wounds he incurred during a brawl at a saloon. Abraham finds himself attracted by Clara's enthusiasm and courage. Clara is inspired by Abraham's wild tales of his life rustling cattle and living a life of freedom. This reinforces Clara's belief that anything is possible if you're willing to take risks. As the ride draws to a close, Clara has to make a decision that could change the course of her life?but it also could put her in grave danger.