Colorado, 1879 Jilted once, Garret McCoy has sworn never to fall in love again. But that doesn't stop him from wanting to have a little fun, and he bets he can be the man to get the preacher's shy daughter out on the dance floor. He never gambled on her stealing his heart, though! Rory Boyle has kept to herself, fearful if the townsfolk learn her secret, she'll be an outcast. But she can't resist taking a turn with the handsome but ornery Garret. Or giving in to his kisses...

Montana, 1885 Being falsely imprisoned for robbery and presumed dead was bad enough�but discovering his sweetheart had married his brother nearly broke Trace Edwards' heart. Now a Texas Ranger, Trace has returned to Montana for one to investigate his brother's death. But he can't deny that his passion for Annabelle is even stronger than it was all those years ago…