One of seven rough-and-tumble Randolph brothers, Hen Randolph fled west to the Arizona Territory — as far as he could get from his rowdy family. Now a sheriff, Hen puts his sharpshooting skills to good use protecting the people of Sycamore Flats. He doesn't have any interest in settling down or starting a family, but the fiercely independent and beautiful Laurel Blackthorne is a bright spot in his lonely days. 

Laurel knows what dark and dangerous men are capable of, and she won't let another one near her or her son again. But there's something about the stubborn sheriff that calls to Laurel. When Hen puts himself in the path of her ruthless ex-husband, it'll take everything they've got to protect each other...and their hearts.