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Kristin McCahy's dream of freedom and a life of dignity and self-sufficiency had vanished. All she had left to fight for was her ranch--but she had to give up her independence to do it. She needed Cole Slater's help, but in return she offered the only thing she had--herself. No questions. No answers. Just a bargain. Cole hadn't meant to stay and he hadn't meant to get close to her. A woman was the last thing in the world he needed. He had commitments of his own, and he intended to see them through. But love had a way of changing the rules...

My favorite thing about this book was the unusual setting - "Bleeding Kansas" during the civil war. Strong female characters, lots of trashy stuff. The male characters weren't as compelling.

Good book. First in the Slater Brothers series. Followed by 'Rides a Hero' & 'Apache Summer'. All are worth reading.

The first novel in Graham's famous Civil War trilogy featuring the Slater brothers. Kristin McCay fights to keep her family and ranch together as the Civil War rages around them. Then one day Cole Slater, rides to her rescue, his guns spitting fire and eyes ablaze with a passion only she can quench.

Kristin McCathy's dream of freedom and a life of dignity and self-sufficency had vanished.