A vision had changed her life. . .

. . .Transforming Lieutenant Kai Alseoun from a soldier in the service of her country into a woman on a quest for the legendary ark of her people. The medicine woman of her tribe said it was Kai's destiny. But to Kai, it was starting to feel like a case of rotten luck. . ..

Especially since her mission sent her to the rugged Outback with the one man she had hoped to forget-Cherokee Captain Jake "Stands Alone" carter. Kai wasn't sure which was more dangerous: fighting off her feelings for Jake-or facing off with a powerful enemy who hoped to harness the ark's power for evil purposes. One thing was certain: Kai was determined to win. Or die trying. . .

Sisters of the ark:Driven by a dream of legendary power, these Native American women have sworn to protect all that their people hold dear.