Growing up in an orphanage, Samantha Austin has never had a family. When her one and only true friend lay dying she begs Samantha to care for her child. Unable to refuse, Samantha vows to do anything to keep the child safe... anything. Struggling to survive she unwittingly becomes an unwilling accomplice in a series of bank robberies. Labeled the Masked Lady, Samantha, with the help of her friends concoct a foolproof plan to escape. Will it set her free; or will it put them all in mortal danger? Rance Harding is a Texas Ranger, sworn to uphold the law. When he receives a telegram from his estranged brother he finds himself on the trail of the Masked Lady. Promising to bring her to his brother, Rance tracks her down. He quickly realizes that everything may not be as it seems. Is she a ruthless outlaw? Or is she just a beautiful woman caught in an impossible situation. Either way, Rance will see to it that justice prevails. When Rance reveals everything he knows about her past, Samantha is stunned. What will she find at the end of the trail? Heartache? Or will Rance and Samantha both find the one thing they desire most.