Sophia Danko, an art student in North Carolina, meets Luke Collins, a charming bull rider, at a rodeo. Their contrasting lifestyles spark a passionate romance, but they struggle to reconcile their differences. During one of their dates, they discover a car accident and rescue the elderly Ira Levinson. Sophia and Luke form a bond with Ira, who shares letters from his past, revealing his own long-lost love story with his late wife, Ruth. This story deeply influences Sophia, as she contemplates her future and what sacrifices love may demand.

As Ira's past unfolds through the letters, Sophia and Luke's relationship faces numerous challenges. Sophia's art career and Luke's dangerous rodeo profession pull them in different directions, testing their commitment to each other. The intertwining narratives of Ira and Ruth's enduring love and Sophia and Luke's budding romance explore themes of commitment, sacrifice, and the timeless nature of love. The complexities of both relationships offer insights and lessons that affect the choices Sophia and Luke must make moving forward.