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Set in 1889, Rachel Hollister lives alone on her family’s ranch, locked away from the world after a violent assault claimed her loved ones. Her reclusive existence crumbles when brooding rancher Joseph Paxton is called to help.
Although Rachel detests the idea of guests, Paxton’s steady presence at the Hollister ranch forces them to confront the pain that haunts their lives. As he learns to respect her boundaries, he also offers a steady hand and a promise of safety, encouraging her to open up and face the harsh realities outside her front door.
The story follows their gradual, fragile bond as both characters manage grief, trauma, and the emotional scars of their pasts, ultimately exploring how love and trust can rebuild a shattered world.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Catherine Anderson
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