Lucy Hall's father wants to see her after years of being brushed aside, but, Lucy's in no hurry to rush to the man's deathbed. Wade Miller rode into town to bring her father's message, but before he can leave, Lucy finds herself witness to a terrible crime. In this storm of trouble, she'll take any shelter she can find--even if it means going to her father. Yet safety comes at a high price when time with the Dakota cowboy puts at risk Lucy's heart.