"After breaking off their engagement, Eden Paxtons fianc spread enough rumors that she was forced out of San Francisco. Her pride bruised, a heartbroken Eden heads for the wilds of Colorado. But murderous outlaws cut the trip short when they kidnap Eden to sell her across the Mexican border. Since a gang murdered his wife, Matthew Coulter cannot see a woman mistreated without rescuing herand taking vengeance. So when he spots Eden with the ruffians, Matthew has little choice but to save her. As they run for their lives, Eden recognizes a kind heart beneath Matthews rugged exterior. But she wonders which will win out: his obsession with revengeor their growing passion for each other..."--P.4 of cove.