Caitlin O’Shannessy survived years of abuse at the hands of her alcoholic father. Now he is dead, leaving the strong, courageous miss with a Colorado ranch, an unwavering devotion to her brother, a lasting mistrust of men and an adversary. A man of honour, Ace Keegan returned to No Name intending to avenge his stepfather’s murder. But when his calculated anger damages the good name of his dead enemy’s daughter, Ace vows to make amends by marrying the flame-haired Caitlin. For secret pain, insecurity and cruel innuendo cannot dim the proud spirit of the woman they wrongly call ‘Keegan’s whore.’ Ace is determined to nurture with patience and love the light his lady Caitlin guards in her damaged heart until it blazes with the power of a thousand suns. Beautiful is all we can say. Keegan is intensely romantic, tender and patient with Caitlin. Her strength and stubbornness has been well honed by her dead father and Keegan must first overcome those scars to find love.