Early Fall 1879 Major Daniel Talbot never wanted this remote command at Butler’s Bluff Outpost. Forced from his previous post under threat of court-martial, he arrives in northeastern Colorado Territory determined to keep the Army as his only loyalty.

But when grieving, sharp-tongued Sybil Wainwright storms into his quarters as the new housekeeper, sparks fly and long-buried walls begin to crack.

Can a man who trusts no one learn to love again — or will duty and old betrayals cost him the woman who’s slowly bringing him back to life… and to faith?