He never backed down from a fight Jake Forrester - As sheriff, he ran his territory his way Julia Shelton - A research biologist with a passion for wolves. But not the two-legged kind. Jake's authority was unquestioned - until beautiful Julia Shelton arrived and started stirring up trouble...and his desire. Julia intended to establish a wolf pack in the area, setting every cattle rancher in Pierson County against her. Jake faced the toughest challenge of his life. How could he protect the wolves, the ranchers...and the woman he loved?