Roxanne Sheffield has always been the dutiful daughter, but when her father surprises her with the news he's planning to wed her to the son of his business partner, she decides it's time to take matters into her own hands. Can her plan work without giving away her secret?
Alexander Harp is about to have everything he's ever wanted until the train arrives in town. His money is missing, his wife is nowhere to be found, and his little girl is on the arm of a stranger. What's a man to do?
Will Roxi and Alex help each other in their time of need, or will their lies destroy any chance of happiness they might have had with each other?
Dear Reader,
Please note that within the pages of this historical Western romance lies a tale of two hearts in search of a true and lasting connection. To provide an authentic depiction of this passionate journey, this author will occasionally venture into more mature territory. Using the adult language of the period and brief portrayals of private moments between characters, the story is advanced through natural and realistic descriptions to depict the true nature of developing human relationships.