While her beloved family struggles to put down stakes in the harsh Minnesota territory, Lorinda Odell is in St. Paul to get a proper education. But the bustling city is not without its own hazards, especially for a young woman as lovely as Lorinda. Her fiery red hair and seductive curves have caught the eye of a vicious trapper who hungers to make her his own. Before Lorinda can settle into city life, she finds herself orphaned by a brutal Indian attack and kidnapped by the trapper. On the verge of hopelessness, Lorinda is rescued by a steely Chippewa brave. Her fear melts into desire at the touch of Yellow Feather, who guides Lorinda into a way of life unknown to her - and into the untamed territory of her own heart. But when the Chippewa nation comes under siege, Lorinda may be ripped from Yellow Feather's arms forever.
