He kissed her with aching tenderness, sending tantalizing sparks of excitement through her. She shivered in anticipation....

When Comanches threatened golden-haired Caroline Brandon, a spirited young orphan fleeing the wreckage of the Civil War, a handsome army scout, Sawyer Day, agreed to escort her across the treacherous frontier to her uncle's isolated Texas ranch. Braving the perils of a savage wilderness, and finally surrendering to the wild desire in their hearts, they awakened in each other the irresistible promise of love. And even when Sawyer had to leave to reclaim his stolen fortune, Caroline swore she would never forget the touch of his lips, the strength of his arms... and she vowed to wait till the end of time for Sawyer to return ... and for the flames of passion to burn fiercer than ever between them....