Or so the town whispered. Now out on bail, Desi wants nothing more than to tend to her wolf sanctuary in the Colorado mountains...alone.

Tamati Neville knows Desi is no killer. Yet she somehow remains a target, in more ways than one. Her strength and earthy beauty captivate him, so he turns on his New Zealander charm to re-spark the life hiding inside her. With some time together, any doubts she has about him and the town's judgment will evaporate. And it seems to work— but one question remains: Is Desi ready to believe that she's worth loving— just as she is?