Beautiful and beguiling Courtney ONiel is torn from the wealthy embrace of New York society and thrust into a maelstrom of scandal and endless intrigue. She leaves behind a dazzling gambling salon for the Oregon wilderness, selling herself as aMoreBeautiful and beguiling Courtney ONiel is torn from the wealthy embrace of New York society and thrust into a maelstrom of scandal and endless intrigue. She leaves behind a dazzling gambling salon for the Oregon wilderness, selling herself as a mail-order bride to lusty and womanless lumberjacks to escape a false murder charge.Swept into a tempestuous whirlwind of sensuality, dark passions haunt her every move, as a cruel New York judge tries to kill her, a cavalier gambler tries to keep her, an arrogant sea captain loves her and a simple northwoodsman marries her.
But Courtneys unwavering instincts and soaring dreams overwhelm her false pride, as a vivid legacy of triumphant love becomes hers forevermore.