She knows something she shouldn’t! She’s running for her life when a cowboy steps in to help. He has no idea just how ruthless her enemy is . Karen Harper is the daughter of a wealthy racehorse owner. One night, ambling around the racing stable, she passes an office and is stunned by what she overhears. Scared she’ll be caught she hurries away. But the famous trainer on the phone realizes she’s listening and gives chase. With her parents unreachable and not knowing who she can trust, she leaves town to hide out in a small, rural town named Smoky Hill. Cade McLean, an easy-going but tough cowboy, meets the pretty city girl and can’t deny the crackling chemistry between them. When it becomes clear she’s not used to being told what to do he takes her in hand. As the sparks fly she confesses her secret…she’s on the run and is hoping she won’t be found in the country community. They have no idea the man chasing her has not only tracked her to Smoky Hill, but has hired a professional assassin. How can Cade protect her from the desperate, determined killers? And will Karen’s rebellious streak put them both in danger?