The long-awaited sequel to An Imperfect Promise. Esther Greely has lost her orphanage, the only home she's ever known. Life is cold and unyielding. What can she possibly do with her limited skills? She's always felt like an outsider, except to one man. The one man who can't help her. No matter what. Carl Rainer is the sheriff of Albertville, Nebraska, but people don't trust him after a rustling ring formed right under his nose. He not only needs to rebuild trust, but find somewhere for the displaced Esther Greely. He has loved her since he met her, but convention says he shouldn't. If he takes a chance now...it could seal public opinion against him forever.