On the run and in search of a hideout,Tyler had come to the isolated farmhouseexpecting to find an older lady in needof a helping hand. Instead he foundDebra Nightsong, an independent youngwoman whose exotic beauty mesmerizedhim. He'd vowed not to take advantage ofthe situation he'd placed her in, but soonfound himself regretting his words. An outcast from her tribe, half-breed Debra Nightsong wanted nothingmore than to be left alone to tend herfarm—until she was ambushed bya mysterious stranger. Tyler said hemeant her no harm, yet he unnervedher—especially with his presence inher bed. He claimed it was only tokeep her from escaping him, butDebra had never expected to findpleasure in the feel of a man'sstrong body against hers.