"Chase Tyler has been the object of Marcie John's desire since grade school...when it came time to settle down, Chase chose another woman to be his bride. But things have a way of taking a tragic turn for the Tylers. In an instant, Chase's life is changed -- abruptly and irreparably. Ravaged by grief ...Chase abandons the family business, wanders aimlessly on the rodeo circuit and tries to drown his troubles in an endless succession of whiskey bottles....

The attraction between Kathleen Haley and Erik Gudjonsen was instantaneous, intense and overwhelming. A beautiful,sophisticated young fashion buyer, Kathleen was orphaned at thirteen. Erik, a successful video producer, had Nordic good looks that had always attracted women. Then Kathleen came along, and for the first time his attitude toward relationships and his career changed forever.