Sheriff Knox Wellington is a man of iron and dust, but when a blizzard traps him in a remote line shack with the one woman he can't have, his primal instincts take over. Grace Blackwood is running from a past that could destroy her, and Knox is the lawman sworn to protect the town. But in the wilderness, the only law is survival - and the overwhelming need to claim what is his. As the storm rages outside, the temperature inside the cabin reaches a breaking point. Knox isn't just looking for a partner; he's looking to leave his mark and start a legacy. Will Grace surrender to the savage rancher's demands, or will the secrets they carry bury them both in the snow?