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

They seemed to believe that only the men in Reid’s pocket would attempt to open fire on them or fight back. Ford and Paul agreed with this assessment, though none of them knew for sure exactly how many people owed allegiance to the mayor. Sheriff Brody and his other deputies, as well as a handful of miners, were known quantities…but the rest of the town? They could ignore them or they could shoot them like dogs in the street.


“Are you ready?” Ford asked, leading his horse to her.


Eliza glanced at Paul, who nodded. “Yes.”


“Good. You’ve got to hurry now. Remember, though, take care of yourself first.” Ford skimmed his fingers across her cheek, an intimate touch that told her more about his feelings than words could.


“I won’t let anything happen to her,” Paul promised.


Chapter 59