The ride to her quiet ranch give Claren time to think. Too much time. She knows her guest could obviously use a job, and she needs a hired hand...
Tanner, as he calls himself, can't believe his luck. A place to hide, and a pay check too. Not to mention his beautiful spirited employer. What could be better?
Only a strange twist of fate can shatter the life he begins to build, and brings danger to Claren and her children. Can Tanner save them in time, and still save himself?