A terrifying raid forces Sarah Avery to flee her comfortable home in Lawrence, Kansas. Tragedy strikes for a second time just as she and her mother arrive in the booming community of Carson City, Nevada Territory. Sarah navigates these unfamiliar new surroundings with the help of her aunt, uncle, and their ward, Nellie. The excitement of potential statehood and attention of handsome young William Calhoun help her begin to heal despite the possible vengeance of the men who drove her from her former life. Will Sarah find lasting happiness or once again face the loss of someone she loves dearly?

Cassidy Carson is a Carson City, Nevada?based independent writer, publisher, and podcaster. She co-founded Two Moore Books with JT Hume, a publishing venture focused on independently produced books and supporting other writers. She also co-hosts "The CC & JT Amateur Hour," an award-winning podcast about writing and self-publishing. Cassidy describes herself as a retired archivist who writes romance with a touch of history, and she is involved in promoting Northern Nevada authors through the Nevada Author Network and Sierra Arts Foundation.