Ryan comes to her aid saving one of her horses. He is so enchanted by both Leanna and Tad he makes excuses to spend time with them even suggests they form a partnership to run their ranches.
As strong feeling start to develop between Leanna and Ryan, he starts having doubts about what he truly wants. He shuts out all emotional contact with Leanna. Hurt and confused Leanna refuses to marry him when he discovers she is carrying his child.