Arizona Territory, 1876: All alone on her ranch with the exception of her infant son, widow Rose Colby comes face to face with a wounded and desperate Apache half-breed named Latigo. Rose tends his wounds at gunpoint when she learns that he has been accused of murder. While he is undoubtedly dangerous, the information that Latigo gives Rose about her dead husband and his involvement in a group called the Indian Ring is even more so. Was her husband's death really an accident? Is it possible that the man she considers her late husband's best friend is actually a sinister enemy beneath his concerned façade? And will Rose be able to resist her growing feelings for Latigo, which will endanger both her life and the life of her infant son? A well-developed plot, strong characterization, and a colorful setting contribute to the impact of this emotional story. --Lois Faye Dyer