When Lady Elizabeth Ashton stepped down from her stagecoach in Bannock, Montana, her flaming rich red hair and sapphire blue cloak were as out of place as a rare blossom in the middle of dusty Main street. Born with a noble English name but left near penniless as an orphan, she was determined to regain her squandered inheritance-the Red Swan ranch, the daring venture of her eccentric grandparents. But America's untamed West was worlds apart from England's Ashton Manor and from the wealthy Lord she'd reluctantly arranged to marry. To the surprise of Beau Shannon, the devilishly handsome owner of the Red Swan, the elegant foreigner had also left behind her delicate pride to win back part of her family's fortune! Rugged, but gentle hearted, Beau gave in to Elizabeth's sweetly willful desire. Together they joined in a partnership that promised a deeper passion - a passion suddenly challenged before they could claim a glorious future!