Jon is learning how to become a mountain man. After he's cut out of his step father's will and his half brother marries Jon's fiance, he leaves Virginia to become a trapper in the west. With the help of an old trapper, Silas, Jon is learning all he needs to know to become a good mountain man. When Jon wins a woman from a Nez Perce Indian playing bones, he doesn't want her. He doesn't want the distraction of a beautiful woman, but can't help the feelings that start to develop.
Caitlyn doesn't want a man to tie her down or children to take away her freedom. She was taken in by her paw's Indian woman after his death by Grizzly bear. She remembers Silas as a friend of her paw's so decides to let him and Jon accompany her to her paw's cabin in the mountains. Cat tries to fight her feelings for Jon but soon realizes she loves him. When she finally remembers what she blocked out as a very small child, she knows that she never wants to have to choose between her children like her mother chose between her and her younger brother so many years before. Can these two overcome their fierce protection for the other to realize that they were meant to be together?
I know I say this a lot, but I couldn't put this book down. It held my attention from the beginning. It's beautifully written with wonderful descriptions. The characters are very well rounded and make you love each in their own way. They become your friends as well up on that mountain. I look forward to reading more by Ms. Simmons.
Stars- 5
Passion- 2
Length- 312 pages
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