In 1892, Austrian immigrant, Lili Kohl arrives in Cedar Creek, Montana, unprepared but determined to file for a homestead for her family. She prays her domineering father will acknowledge her efforts and at long last be proud of her, but how can he be when the only work she finds is an unusual position in the town's only bordello?Former deputy and now rancher, Gabriel McCall has the same goal - a homestead for his brother thus fulfilling his father's deathbed wish. Problems arise when Lili finds herself falling in love with Gabe, only to discover he wants the same piece of land she has her heart set on for her family.Then Lili's family arrives unexpectedly, finding her in an awkward position. Can Lili's father still approve of her? And Gabriel? She tries to reconcile the conflicting personalities of the two strong-willed men in her life, but something has to give. Will it be her own happiness?