Sheridan St. John, a young writer, went to the prairies of the Wild West in search of a new brave, invincible hero for her books. The one she met was handsome, dangerous and brave. Having once lost his beloved, he did not believe that new feelings could flare up in his heart - and did not want this. And yet, it was he who was destined to become not only the hero of Sheri’s romantic creations, but also the hero of her entire life - a life that was henceforth subordinated to an unquenchable, intoxicating passion...