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The Convergence of Two Paths
Under the silver glow of the Arizona moon, two weary travelers from opposite ends of the continent seek a fresh start. This third installment of the O'Neill saga explores the strength of "ready-made" families and the grit required to defend them.
The Fugitive Widow: Luna Grant
In the fertile, green outskirts of Illinois, Luna Grant is a woman under siege. Since the passing of her husband, she has been relentlessly pursued by her brother-in-law, Miles Grant. Miles doesn't care for Luna; he cares for the deed to her farm and views her pregnancy as a mere legal hurdle. Facing a future of forced marriage and loss of autonomy, Luna answers a mail-order bride advertisement. She is remarkably honest: she is an African-American woman, she is pregnant, and she needs a protector who will love her child as his own.
The Montana Sentinel: Chase Steele
At 35 years old, Chase Steele is a man of quiet, iron-willed resolve. A widower from the rugged mountains of Bannock, Montana, he is searching for a stable home for his young son. Ronan Steel, known as Red Hawk in honor of his Dakota lineage, is a sturdy and observant 3 ½-year-old. Chase knows the lawless north is no place to raise a boy of two worlds. When he reads Luna's letter, he sees a woman whose courage matches his own. He isn't looking for a worker or a trophy; he's looking for a partner.