Eliza Quinn first meets Ford when he tracks his rival Corbett to her homestead. Ford recruits Eliza to his fight, and they defeat Corbett’s attack, but her homestead is lost in the process.<br><br>But when they travel to the frontier’s closest town, Dead Man’s Corner, they face Corbett’s brother Ben, a ruthless man with powerful friends. He plans to exact his vengeance against Ford, and destroy anybody or anything who stands in his path.<br><br>Despite the danger to herself, Eliza can’t turn her back on Ford, and is caught up in the fight to the bitter end. Will she win the fight for her future ... and their love?

Dead Man's Corner

Reid frowned. “I don’t think I can allow that. In fact, the deputies are told to shoot him on sight if he attempts to meet you.”


“What do you think is going to happen?” Eliza tapped the sturdy wood wall. “I’m not going anywhere.”


“Better safe than sorry, that’s what I always say. Now, then, enjoy the rest of your meal.” He bowed at the waist before shuffling out, leaving her alone once again.


Without thought, Eliza picked up the tray and hurled it at the bars, finally giving vent to the rage billowing in her chest. Did that…that…cocksucker think he could get away with this? Did he think she would just roll over and allow him to kill her? “It’s about revenge…” Again, the question came to her—why did these bad men deserve revenge but she didn’t?


Chapter 51