Kassie Samuels had a wonderful childhood in the Ozarks until a fever swept through the valley and her life changed forever. Losing her parents wasn't easy but marrying the wrong man was worse. In a logging accident, brought on by her husband's lies, she found herself a widow. She gained some independence, though money was scarce, but at least no one was ordering her about. When she borrows Wade Westby's stallion and wins the mountain race, her life is going to change again. Whether she likes it or not.Wade grew up with Kassie. They were great friends for a long while, and he thought their future was set, until it wasn't. When she became a widow and a menace to herself and the town, he got an offer he couldn't refuse from her grandfather, no less. Now they're married and life is interesting again. If he has to put her over his knee to keep her safe, so be it. He's up to the challenge. Can they find their way to mutual love and happiness?Publisher's Note: This historical western romance is intended for adults only and includes elements of mystery, suspense, action, adventure, sensual scenes and power exchange. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase.