This was a story that had a few surprises in it that I wasn't expecting, but I always like to be surprised (in a good way). It is the third and final story in this trilogy and although you could read it as a stand alone, I encourage you to read them in the order they were written so that you are familiar with all the characters in this story.

It is the winter of 1894 and 18 year old Angel Rogers finds herself burying her dearly beloved father and trying to maintain their sheep ranch, which is on the Rogers Creek, the water source everyone in the surrounding area would like to get their hands on during the drought season. Rancher Jeremy Johnstone is watching his heard slowly die of thirst and so offers to buy out Angel, in order to gain the water rights. Angel is not selling and from there these two continue to "butt heads".

I enjoyed watching both Angel and Jeremy struggle to get along, although I must say at times I thought Angel was just a little too stubborn and "pigheaded". When Angel's life is in danger I appreciated the way Jeremy took it upon himself to protect her, even though she fought it every step of the way.

This was a story of determination and desires. There was danger and heartache, but also a strong bond of friendship and love between people. I enjoyed myself as I was reading this and the other two in this trilogy. ( )