"With his eyes closed, the warm sun, lush soil, and uneven clumps of tall grass under his feet try to cling to his soul. But two years in prison for protecting his beloved land has left the vivid smells and sounds a distant dream. If it weren't for his beautiful boy, Soren, and the child's simple drawing he keeps, he would gladly join the others in the Iowa State Penitentiary graveyard. But one day can change a lifetime— A Pinkerton agent has come to deliver a pardon from the governor. Nohl Johansson is free. Free as long as he aids in the demise of the town's corruption. And no one can know who he is. New blood races into his failing veins—until he finds his first assignment is to take Aubrey Leak from Iowa to New York. His son is so close; surely taking his boy and running makes more sense than getting information from the young woman whose father is the leader of the town's corruption? But the Pinkerton man holds all the cards, and Nohl has no choice but to take her. Aubrey Leak has her own reasons for getting far from Iowa. Desperation now has her traveling cross country with a stranger—a stranger who seems far too interested in her. If it wasn't for his striking blue eyes and command of their confusing journey, she might be able to keep her mind on her mission. Oh, but this mysterious man is making it hard! What will happen when sparks fly and secrets come to light? Whose truth will save the town and rescue the undeniable bond Nohl and Aubrey share?" -Back Cover.