Jessie Jerone was looking for something. The folk singer had long ago heard the start of a song, and it lingered in her memory like a lover's kiss. The ballad's lyrics had touched her, as had its hero. And somehow, Jessie knew the story was true. But she didn't know how the seemingly tragic song ended-and something urged her to discover the truth.

She thought she knew where her quest would take her: to the icy Klondike where Jack O'Dair had kept the peace. But she'd had no idea how right she was. Suddenly in the past, in Jack's powerful arms, Jessie wondered more than ever how the handsome lawman's tale would close. It was up to her to save Jack's life; hers were the words that could complete his song-and his was the heart that could complete her soul.