The Chief Ranger
The last of his line, Vance Rossiter lives by a powerful code of honor. That's why the Yosemite chief Ranger is troubled by a tragedy that happened on his watch--one he should have prevented. The arrival of Rachel Darrow only adds salt to the wound. Until Vance meets her orphaned nephew...Six-year-old Nicky thinks Vance is some kind of hero. Rachel sees only the man who was in charge when her brother perished on stormy El Capitan. But the rugged Ranger seems dedicated to helping her nephew heal.And making things right. Spending time with Rachel and her little boy is making Vance realize what he's been missing. Now the widowed ex-marine has a new mission: to help them become a real family....