In 1860, young Tom Wade leaves England to seek his fortune in the American Far West, where he soon encounters Native Americans, takes part in hunts, and endures a frigid mountain winter.

"Charming, witty, and fun. There's no better read. I enjoyed every word!" --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author A DARING PROPOSITION When it comes to business, Avery King always comes out on top. So after a very public breakup, work is the perfect excuse to flee the Windy City for the gentle breezes of Aspen, Colorado. Her mission: acquire the land of a rundown mountain ranch. Avery expects an easy win . . . until she meets the rugged and irresistible rancher who won't give up his property without a fight. Bryce Walker is stunned by the stubborn beauty determined to get what she wants. But what she wants is his last connection to the life he used to have. Bryce has plans to return the ranch to its former glory and no way will he sell his family home. Yet the more time he spends with Avery, the more her sweet touch makes him forget his painful memories. Now Bryce must decide whether living in the past is worth losing his future . . .

Set against the powerful backdrop of the Colorado Rockies in 1879, a young schoolteacher finds herself caught in a clash of cultures as she fights for love against overwhelming odds.

Set in 1878 Colorado, this passionate novel combines all the drama of a true western romance--cowboys, feuding families, and an unlikely love.