The American cowboy and the lady of Spanish descent. Though their backgrounds are worlds apart—when history invades their lives, survival becomes their mutual goal.

In 1836 Texas, Mariana, the lady of Rancho Sandoval, is determined to prove to all a woman can run a ranch as well as any man. But when renegade Comanches kidnap her, the top hand at the nearby ranch, Scully rescues her and is entrusted with protecting her. Though Mariana protests, the determined Scully sticks to her side like a burr.

Relatives Mariana never knew burst into her life and begin making demands. And does someone have a secret vendetta against Mariana? Then General Santa Anna crosses the Rio Grande, marching toward a rendezvous with destiny at the Alamo. Mariana and Scully are swept up together in this tide of history.

The proud Spanish lady, the American cowboy must pull together and dig deep within to meet challenge after challenge or…they may not survive.

“Exciting read! I found this an excellent historical fiction novel. The turmoil that boiled in Texas as men fought for their freedom was presented very vividly. Greed, prejudice, and power drove wicked men to demand more, but free men will fight for their families and freedom. My heart broke at the brutality of war following the Alamo and Goliad. Scully and Mariana’s marriage of necessity becomes one of faith, trust, and love as they battle across Texas. It was a reminder that wickedness makes war, but God brings about His will as we trust Him to right the wrongs.”