Miss Vivian Ellsworth is a lady of utmost importance, accustomed to luxury and privilege. Raised in the comforts of high society, she's never known hardship. But when her father, already settled in Oregon City, arranges for her to join him, Vivian's world is turned upside down. The Oregon Trail is no place for a lady of her stature, and yet, there is no turning back.
Assigned to guide her along the treacherous journey are three very different men: Jax, a rugged cowboy with a biting edge; a stoic fur trader whose kindness hides a quiet strength; and a pragmatic banker, business-minded and focused on the task at hand. For a substantial fee, they run a trail escort service-one that promises to get Vivian to Oregon City alive... but it won't be pretty.
As the journey unfolds, Vivian's spoiled nature clashes with the harsh realities of the trail. Cold, hunger, sickness, and danger lurk at every turn. Jax seems cold and distant, and their constant bickering only builds tension between them. But in the face of adversity, they begin to see one another in a new light. As Vivian struggles to adapt to the dangers of the trail, her ideas of what makes a man worthy of her change, and she begins to realize that the person she's meant to be may not be the one she thought.
Tensions rise, friendships are tested, and the rugged landscape forces everyone to confront who they really are. Will Vivian make it to Oregon City with her heart intact? Or will the trail leave her changed forever?
Since the day emily prentiss joined the bau, she and jj had been friends. But the first time emily laid eyes on jj she knew she loved her. Emily never acted on her feelings, unsure of what jj would think if her bestfriend loved her. So they were only friends, best friends, but only best friends. Until JJ started falling.