Jack French has had two long years of prison–ranch labour to focus on starting over, cleaning up his act and making things right. When he comes home to close–knit Beartooth, Montana, he's bent on levelling the score with the men who set him up. The one thing he doesn't factor into his plans is beautiful Kate LaFond...

With adventure–seeking in her blood, Kate's got big dreams to chase and a troubled past to put to rest. And even though a red–hot connection isn't part of Jack's plans, he just can't resist Kate and the gold cache she's after...even if it comes at a price.

But when Kate is accused of murder, he realises she's not only a suspect, but a target. In the Montana wilderness, he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe from a killer who'd rob them of their chance for a new, passionate life with each other.