Everyone in Parsons considers hotel owner Claire Daines a respectable woman, until she shocks the community when she rushes into a saloon in her nightclothes to confess to an inebriated lawman. "Sheriff, I shot my husband."

Is it an accident, as she claims? Or is it murder?

When Claire sneaks out of town on a southbound train, Sheriff Frank Garrity follows, determined to unravel the widow's subterfuge in spite of the desire he nurtures in his heart. When he catches up to her in a lawless town, he is nearly killed guarding her life.

Frank must return Claire to stand trial. He promises to find a way to save her if she will trust him with the truth. But when the truth finally comes out, it will shatter the upright sheriff's notions about duty, justice...and love.

Bestselling author E.E. Burke delivers brings to vivid life the turbulent era of railroad expansion across the American West in this breathtaking historical romance. Scroll up and start reading today!

Praise for the Steam! Series:

"Her portrayal of strong, realistic, well-defined characters and meticulous research transports readers back to the American West." -Jill Marie Landis, New York Times bestselling author

"Gripping, realistic western writing at its best! E. E. Burke is an exceptional storyteller!" -Rosanne Bittner, USA TODAY bestselling author