An army scout vows to protect a young woman traveling to Texas—but his heart is left unguarded—in a tale by the bestselling “star of historical romance” (RT Book Reviews).   When Comanches threaten Caroline Brandon, a spirited young orphan fleeing the ruins left by the Civil War, handsome army scout Sawyer Day agrees to accompany her to her uncle’s Texas ranch. But as they brave the dangers of the wilderness, an undeniable attraction tempts them both, and soon they find themselves surrendering to one another’s embrace.   Suddenly awakened to the heat of desire, they promise their hearts to each other. Even when Sawyer leaves to reclaim his stolen fortune, Caroline vows to wait. But can their love survive the test of time, or will it fade into the vast distance between them?