Could she ever prove her trustworthiness? Lanie Petersen's first experience of Jard Sanderson was when she overheard him arguing -- about her! The situation never improved; he mistrusted her so much he could barely be civil toward her. But if Lanie was going to be temporary cook at Rangimarie, Jard's ranch, she would have to put up with his black moods. Lanie could only hope she would have an opportunity to prove he was wrong about her -- and that she was worthy of his love.