A holiday showdown at Dead River Ranch. Deep undercover, Wyoming special agent Slade Kent comes to Dead River Ranch with only one thing in mind: justice. Bent on solving a string of recent crimes, as well as his father's murder, he won't let down his guard for anyone. Until beautiful heiress Amanda Colton and her baby are attacked. He'll do anything to protect them...even put his heart on the line. Amanda's done with deception, but the irresistibly mysterious Slade draws her trust. When danger - and uncontained passion - spark, they must both put aside secrets and agendas for survival and love...