Since his wife's death, it seems widowed rancher Jon Rider just can't catch a break. Raising his seven kids alone is tough—especially with a ranch to run and a household that sends housekeepers fleeing in panic. And then someone notifies social services…and he's blindsided by the possibility of losing custody of his children to his in-laws.

The answer to his prayers comes in the form of Kaycee Calloway, the disarmingly attractive new veterinarian who answers a cow emergency at the ranch. In a panic, one of Jon's kids introduces Kaycee to the social worker as their new mom. And suddenly Jon and Kaycee find themselves faking an engagement.

But what good can come from this little white lie?