A tempting mail order ad is the opportunity Molly Reynolds has been dreaming of to help her escape from an abusive family. But the groom turns out to be a violent bully. And getting away from him will drive her to a desperate act - one that could eventually end her life.Deputy Ajax Harper doesn’t want to be attracted to this newcomer. Because not only is she unavailable, but if she’s engaged to the worst lowlife in town, then they must be cut from the same cloth. But his life becomes enormously complicated when he discovers her true spirit. Is he foolish enough to open his heart to Molly, when the most likely outcome will be devastating heartbreak?