In 1885 Idaho Territory, widow Victoria Hayes would rather face down claim jumpers with her derringer than lose her late husband's star garnet mine. But when a mysterious prospector with a fighter's grace arrives offering help, she must decide if protecting her claim is worth risking her heart.
James "Hawk" Davidson has his own reasons for helping the determined widow—as an undercover agent investigating a string of suspicious mining accidents, he believes her husband's death was no accident. Yet the more time he spends with Victoria, the more he admires her courage and faith in the face of mounting danger.
When Victoria discovers her husband's groundbreaking research into crystal formations could revolutionize the mining industry, she realizes his death is connected to something far more valuable than mere gemstones. With claim jumpers closing in and family betrayals coming to light, Victoria and Hawk must work together to protect her husband's legacy and find justice.
