Rebecca Greenway, a UC Boulder History professor, has dedicated herself to her work and her two sons since her husband's sudden passing three years ago. Her best friends, her sons, believe she needs to move on and find a new life. As Rebecca awaits word on a tenure position, her family heads to a ranch for their annual vacation. There, she meets Jake West, a retired rodeo rider turned horse whisperer, and feels an attraction for the first time since her husband's passing. However, she's dismayed to learn that Jake is now dating her younger sister, Cassidy.
The Real West
A widowed academic finds herself drawn to a charming cowboy, leading to a chance at love and a potential departure from her academic focus.