She loses a bet that isn't hers . Hayley's father has a gambling problem that's now become hers. He lost her in a bet. Now, she must either leave the only place she's ever known or marry a man who is only interested in a servant he can control. On the run and scared, she finds sanctuary at a ranch with seven men and one little boy. Though hired as a cook and nanny, she quickly realizes she's found a home. With brothers, Ben and Tate, vying for her affections, Hayley starts to believe she can have a life that doesn't involve alcohol, abuse, and gambling. But the winner of the card game has other plans. Ed Thompson tracks Hayley down, determined she's going to become his wife. But Tate isn't about to allow that to happen. He'll move whatever mountain he has to for Hayley's safety. And when she's kidnapped, he'll tear the town apart to find her. But Ed has an ace up his sleeve that could end up getting Hayley killed.