Reba Farrall was shed – until a kindly aged gentleman took her under his wing and helped heal her shattered spirit. Today her dearest friend is fully gone, leaving her using a doubting, damaged heart…and half-interest in a California jewel mine. But Opportunity Walker has burst into Reba’s lifestyle – a daring adventurer who thinks in nothing at all except the priceless uncut stones for which he searches the Earth. In the blistering warmth of Loss of life Valley – in the intoxicating presence of a jewel more beautiful than any he has ever seen – Chance must confront a dire peril that stalks the unfortunate and sensuous beauty. For only he can save Reba Farrall from damage – in support of she can teach him how to love.