Nolan Buckley is running from a massive lie. When the opportunity to work for a company that regularly deals in disguises and subterfuge becomes available, he jumps at the chance to hide out as a Pinkerton Agent. And he is more than willing to acquire a mail-order bride to complete his masquerade.
Elsie Jenkins’ papa doesn’t care that the man he promised her to is an abusive monster. When she gets the chance, she bolts, answering an advert for mail order brides willing to commit to a Pinkerton Agent out West. But as Elsie gets to know Nolan, she realizes he’s a whole different type of trouble, one that might very well cost Elsie her heart.