Can a woman battle through secrets to win the love of the man who just might take away her home? Dr. Cecilia Ashby is forced to disguise herself as a man in order to practice medicine in a small southern town after the Civil War. When she stumbles across an injured gambler in an alley one night, her ruse becomes even more difficult, especially when she finds herself attracted to him. James Lawrence has played his last hand and finally has enough cash to buy back his family plantation the carpetbaggers had taken from him.until he's blindsided, robbed, and left for dead. Thankfully, the town's doctor saves his life, but things take a turn he never expected when he discovers the thief's sister, Cecilia Ashby, is the owner of the plantation which used to belong to his family. James and Cecilia both want the plantation, but do they want a long lasting love even more? Battling deceit, betrayal, and disguises, the two must confront their biggest challenge yet - themselves.