Molly James has her work cut out for her: to own and operate her father's California ranch, the Lady Jay--all by herself. Molly's Irish spirit is as bright as her flaming hair, but a young woman alone--even one as iron willed as Molly--has little chance of succeeding at so masculine an enterprise. She'll never last, says her nearest neighbor and sworn enemy, Sam Brannigan. And sparks fly...but.... Will she be risking her future--if she surrenders to her heart? "Kat Martin is a real joy. Talk about magic!" Catherine Coulter.