Lydia Kent arrives in the town of Whirlwind creating a storm of her own. She’s an independent minded woman who has bought into a business partnership in a new hotel with one Russ Baldwin, an area rancher.

Smart, ambitious and fearless, Lydia is a force to be reckoned with. She’s also on the run and, with the help of her parents back home, trying to build a new life and hoping to help others on that same path.

Russ Baldwin finds Lydia intriguing. And attractive. And darn aggravating. He also suspects she’s hiding something and he’s determined to find out what. Trust doesn’t come easily to Russ given he’s been duped by a woman before. Determined not to let Lydia’s pretty face distract him, he’s got an uphill battle. But can he handle the truth?

How long will Lydia be able to keep the handsome rancher at arm’s length? More importantly how long will she want to?

In this very romantic novel, Debra Cowan puts passion on every page. Lydia is a “modern” day female who firmly believes in women’s rights. Russ may be more traditional, but he likes “smart” regardless of the package.  Together sparks fly in this entertaining western romp.