Crazy Creek, Oregon, had never seen a lady lawyer before, much less one like Irene Hardisson–and neither had Clayton Black, Texas Ranger.

In fact, it had been over a year since he’d caught the scent of anything sweeter than gun powder. He was on the trail of a killer, and it had suited him just fine–until now….

Fortunately, the lady liked games, and after a few hands of poker, Irene and Clayton discovered they had more in common than they thought. And what started as a mission for justice was quickly turning into a mission of the heart….