When soldiers threaten to invade the frontier town of Wysteria, Deputy Jackson Cason and his fellow militiamen rush to mount a defense. In the ensuing hunt to bring criminals to justice, he not only endangers himself but also his new acquaintance. Yvette Lawrence, a tenacious young serving girl at the local cafe, has long considered love the folly of fools-until the day she drags an unconscious Jackson from the river. Together, Jackson and Yvette enter a world of calculating criminals, military intrigue, and dangerous secrets. Caught in a plot to ruin the delicate balance of power between towns, they struggle to prevent war from breaking out. But even if they can survive...they still might lose their hearts. _________________________________________________ (Previously titled Wysteria)