Bea McIntyre fell for an old scheme and ended up the mistress — or actually, the sex slave — of a dissolute rancher named Murdock. Escaping in the middle of the night with only a few small treasures, she has no real plan except to get away. When her mare bruises a hoof, Bea winds up at the blacksmith shop of Angus O'Toole. All she can offer him for his help is herself, but he seems to be satisfied with that bargain. When Murdock sends his hired guns after her, things get dicey. But Bea is no hothouse flower. Between her and Angus, they heat up the days and nights, yet will they also triumph over the black hats?