Leslie Carpenter was searching for purpose and meaning following the sudden deaths of her husband and daughter. On a whim she agreed to travel to Kenya to manage a rural health clinic for six months. There, she meets Ben Murphy, a bush pilot with a ponytail, a penchant for alcohol and a bad reputation. Despite her immediate dislike of the man, Leslie is forced to allow him to shuttle her across southern Kenya. Against his will, Ben is strongly attracted to Leslie. He watches her caring for the Kenyan people, and the attraction quickly grows into love. But Ben's problem-filled past, as well as his dangerous current occupation, make it impossible for him to act on his feelings.As Leslie experiences life in Kenya, she must cope with many challenges. She encounters Maasai tribesmen, corrupt government officials, thieves, and spiders. She must also contend with her growing love for Ben as he protects and comforts her through difficult times. Dangers persist in the African bush, and ultimately, Leslie will be called on to use all of her knowledge and skills to save Ben's life.