An emotional western romance from an author who "has a great talent, producing deeply moving stories" (Rendezvous).

The first time Shane Lance saw the dark-haired beauty, in the middle of the dusty Texas plain, she aimed a derringer at him. It didn't take long for him to discover that she was none other than Cassandra Dalton, newly arrived from Boston to take over her late uncle's vast sheep ranch—a piece of land he wants for himself . . .

He never imagined he could want her as much as he wants her inheritance. But as he offers her his help—and she resists trusting his intentions—the heated blaze of longing begins to consume them both. Now Shane must decide which he'll try to claim first—her land, or her heart.