Before avenging the murders of her adopted parents, half-Apache orphan Elena Santiago must pose as white to deliver a warning to the O'Gradys at Georgia's Langesford Plantation. Sean O'Grady has buried his dream of exploring the Wild West to marry his neighbor. Elena's arrival before his engagement ball makes him wonder if she was sent by his enemy. Virgin or Vixen? The question taunts him as they both fight feelings that could get them killed.