Iris Ouverson had poured her energies into the family farm, and the appearance of John Lang was unexpected and infuriating. Suddenly, the land was theirs to share -- an idea she couldn't accept. But John was determined to prove his dedication to the farm and his feelings for Iris. The caring affection he showed her ripened into a deep, adoring passion that thrived in the fertile climate of their need for each other. But when disaster struck the farm and destroyed Iris's fragile trust, it forced a confrontation that risked everything -- and taught Iris that only learning to grow together would bring them a harvest of love.