Josh Wolf, the newly appointed detective of Wolf Creek, Wyoming, meets Jillian Taylor after she finds a body in her new ranch home.

Jillian is intimidated when he suspects her of foul play. After a few months and her panache for discovering deceased people, Josh begins to dream of a life with her. Deep down he wanted the life his brothers had found in their married lives.

Jillian's opinion of the handsome detective changes over time, but can they build a relationship when her family arrives in Wolf Creek?