Afraid to trust any man, she covets his attention. Terrified of love and losing again, he yields to his desire to protect her. Will they overcome their fears and discover a love worth fighting for? Charlotte Ingram is desperate to feel safe again. Working as a cook on the Mountain Bluebird Ranch, her greatest desire is to remain forgettable. After a harrowing loss and betrayal, she has little interest in any man’s affection. However, the ranch hand Dalton is a constant presence in her life and she comes to depend on his steadfastness and care. Dalton yearns for a life more fulfilling than playing cards and telling tall tales with his friends in the bunkhouse. He knows the fickle nature of life, and is aware of how quickly happiness can be torn away. Unwittingly, he is drawn to the mysterious Charlotte Ingram. Desperate to learn all of her secrets, he wishes he could as easily earn her trust. When her past stalks her to the town of Bear Grass Springs, will Charlotte have the courage to trust Dalton? Or will she betray their growing love? Immerse yourself in 1880’s Bear Grass Springs, Montana!