In this Western historical romance, a Methodist minister will do anything to save a young woman from her uncle's devious schemes. Kansas, 1890 . If ever Grace Benson needs a man to ride to her rescue, now is the time—and Kansas preacher Simon Grafton is the man! When he encounters her on the roadside being brutally attacked by her uncle's farmhand, Simon doesn't flinch. He'll risk anything to defend this innocent from the madman who's still at large. As Simon helps her heal and gain a new foothold in life, it becomes clear that his heart is what needs defending. Soon his only course of action is to make her his bride. . . .