Karen hires Sammy, a down and out 18 year old to work at the nursery. When he is arrested for a crime she is sure he didn't commit she must find a way to prove his innocence. Two men show up to help, one a detective and one a rich man but she wonders if they are more interested in her than in the boy. This book continues the saga of Ricky, Jessie, Karen and Flemming. Good guys, bad guys, horses and ranchers all the way through a stunning conclusion.