Connecticut attorney Kara Galway moves home to Texas, but is soon immersed in political intrigue. When Connecticut's governor mysteriously dies, her best friend, Allyson, is named new governor. Soon, Allyson's children show up in Texas, frightened. With the help of Sam Temple, a Texas Ranger she's fallen for, Kara returns to Allyson's home with the children to unravel what's going on. (August)