Morgan Whittaker is a shadow of the man he once was. Plagued by personal tragedy, his marriage in shambles, and wounded while serving his last tour of duty he only wants to be left alone. His wife, a quantum physicist, offers him a once-in-a-lifetime chance...to travel back in time. What he finds there is more than he ever dreamed.

From the moment he heard about Callie Mae he was interested. The story of a young woman who rather than marry the man her preacher father chose, found a way to buy a saloon, The Duchess. The more he gets to know her the deeper his respect grows. His discovery that she is in danger brings all his protective instincts to life.

Author's note - This novel has been previously published. It has been expanded, re-edited, and is offered for your enjoyment by the original author.

The book contains elements of the familial discipline relevant to the era in which it was written. If physical punishment offends you, you may not want to purchase this book.