Lauren McCray heads west to escape another beating from her ex-boyfriend, but when he follows her, she runs again; this time jumping into the bed of the nearest pickup truck.When horse rancher Chase Montgomery first lays eyes on Lauren McCray's bruised, swollen face, and beautiful green eyes, his first instinct is to kiss the bruises away.Now, Lauren needs protection from her ex but also from Chase who finds her irresistible. Meanwhile, his horses are missing. Who has the larger threat? And how much is the sacrifice?