A cowboy ignites an irresistible passion in a demure French woman in this scorching Western romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.Leaving behind the sheltered life of a French convent, Miranda journeyed to the New World and an arranged marriage to a prosperous Texan rancher. Arriving in America, the innocent European met her fiancé''s friend Derek Bragg, a rough-hewn Texas Ranger, whose harsh manner and candid comments about her beauty enraged the shy miss. Although Bragg fought to deny his feelings for his charge, he knew that he was falling in love with her. Miranda, too, was struggling with her desire for her escort as they trekked across the treacherous wilderness. Drawn to the lawman—enflamed by his raw masculine virility—will Miranda sacrifice her innocence to the fire blazing out of control in her heart?Praise for Brenda Joyce"Captures and doesn''t let go." —Johanna Lindsey, #1 New York Times–bestselling author"For scorching sensuality and raw passion, Brenda Joyce is unrivaled." —Romantic Times"Romance at its best." —Booklist