A dangerous man

Victoria Ryan tasted sweet freedom - and lov - in Boston, far from the cast-iron code of behavior that shackles women in Alta California. Now she has come home to find nothing has changed - that she is to be married against her wishes by her father´s decree. And she will share a hidden fortune with anyone who helps her escape. Rugged and rough, Nick Kincade carefully guards his secrets as he lives by his own law. Yet the cold-as-steel ex-Texas Ranger is willing to escort the bewitching, headstrong lady back East. For the past has already linked Victoria´s destiny with his. And anything can happen on the hard, twisting trail - especially for two strong courageous hearts who are irresistibly drawn to adventure...and to the searing, white-hot flame of s erilous desire.