A darling little western romance packed with interesting characters. Kate Ryan owns a ranch in Hidden Springs and hires Sam Mackenzie (along with a few others) to help her fence her property. From the get-go, sparks fly between Kate and Sam, but Kate has a dark secret that prevents her from fully opening herself to love.

Some of the language and characterization seems a bit too modern for the time period, and I was disappointed that we didn't get to see Kate's growth after her crisis onstage. All in all, though, the romance itself shines through the flaws. And I'll be eager to see what happens with some of the other characters in Hidden Springs.