Desperate to flee the lecherous advances of her uncle, Bethany Lane makes her escape with Texas Ranger Josh Weston by offering to be a cook at his ranch. Yet the treacherous trek through a savage land not only awakens her passion for this strong, caring man, it seals her fate. For though the dangers of frontier life threaten to destroy her dreams of a future in his arms, she can't let go of her deepest, truest desire. . .

Josh knew Bethany was the only woman who could tame his wild heart, and loving her joined his soul with hers forever. A man of the law, his devotion to duty will put the life he wants with Bethany in jeopardy and pit brother against brother. Through the darkest days and nights when all hope seems lost, he vows that he will seize his second chance to claim the woman and the love he nearly lost forever . . .