In the second book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown€s beloved Texas! trilogy, readers meet another son of the troubled Tyler clan€"Chase Tyler, a man hardened by life and desperately trying to outrun the sorrows of his past.  Chase Tyler has been the object of Marcie Johns€s desire since grade school. But when it came time to settle down, the handsome, laconic cowboy chose another woman to be his bride. Life was good for Chase€"until things took an abrupt and tragic turn. Ravaged by grief, Chase has become a lost and embittered soul, a man without purpose, compassion, or hope.
Then fate intercedes, reuniting Chase and Marcie, who was an unwitting player in Chase€s unfathomable family tragedy. Guilt weighs heavily on Marcie, but she€s also convinced that only the strength of her love can pull Chase back from the abyss. She€s willing to risk everything on a daring plan to rescue his business, save his life, and bring them together at last.