In the five years since the massacre of Rachel Hollister`s family, she has remained in seclusion, conducting business through her foreman. But now her foreman is gravely wounded, and Rachel forces herself to accept the help of neighboring rancher Joseph Paxton, who gradually leads her to a renewed contact with the outside world. This Western historical romance is the sequel to KEEGAN`S LADY and part of Catherine Anderson`s bestselling Coulter series.