Publisher's Synopsis
When a mining company with a licence to drill CSG wells moves next door to Steph's small rural property, they drive her from her home. She accepts a position as a tutor on an isolated Queensland property. Nick, the brother of her employer and co-owner of the station, arrives for a visit. His dislike of Steph is irrational but immediate. The situation becomes so awkward that it forces her to take a holiday. After Nick leaves the property, the son of the owners has an accident and the family moves to Brisbane to await his treatment. Much to Steph's dismay, Nick returns to manage the property while the family are away. Steph and Nick call a truce to work together on the property. Although not trusting the change of heart entirely, Steph falls under the spell of the reformed Nick. When news of Todd's serious injury reaches Steph, her happiness is shattered. While staying in Brisbane the news that Nick has become engaged to his former girlfriend devastates Steph. Nick returns from a business trip to find that his relationship with Steph has taken a lethal blow. Reconciling with Steph leaves Nick confident that they had repaired the damage to their relationship. When he returns to Thornton Downs Nick receives a letter that throws his relationship and belief in Steph into doubt. While attempting to protect his property from the imminent danger, Nick pushes Steph away. With help from the daughter of her employers, Steph unearths the secret that Nick would not share. Angry at his lack of faith Steph accepts a job on another property. When Nick realises that Steph's intervention has helped to resolve the Thornton family's problem, Nick understands that he has made a huge mistake. Filled with remorse, Nick sets about trying to locate Steph. Once he finds Steph will he be able to convince her that his regret is genuine? Will it be possible to repair their damaged relationship?
