Tempestuous Storm McFarlane had declared open war on her rival, Luke Branagan, her father's adopted son. Luke was the one being groomed to handle the vast family cattle empire and this had ultimately driven Storm away from Winding River. She would find recognition and a new life in the city.

Still, she longed for her life in the Outback. So when Luke insisted she visit her ailing father, she agreed to go—only to discover that her powerful feelings for this commanding usurper had subtly shifted from hurt anger to intense desire....