Rafe Carrera hasnt seen his Uncle Mack since he was a kid, so when he inherits his ranch, it throws him like a bucking horse. Hes been on his own for a long time. Now suddenly everyone wants to be his friend or at least get friendly enough to have a chance in buying the ranch.

Russell Banions family may own a mega-ranch in Telluride, but Russell made his own way developing software. He misses his friend Mack, and purchasing the ranch will help him preserve Macks legacyand protect his own interests. Its a win-win. Besides, spending time with Rafe, trying to soften him up, isnt exactly a hardship. Soon Russell realizes hell be more upset if Rafe does decide to leave.

But Rafe isnt sure he wants to sell. To others in the valley, his land is worth more than just dollars and cents, and theyll do anything to get it. With Russells support, Rafe will have to decide if some thingslike real friendship, neighborliness, and even lovemean more than money.