Distant Heart (Westward Hearts)

<p>Toni Rodden has escaped a life of prostitution and vows she'll never let a man control her again. After months on the wagon train she's finally earned her place albeit grudgingly from some and has found a surrogate family in Fannie Caldwell and her two siblings. For the first time she can taste freedom and the possibilities of a new life. But as Fannie prepares to marry wagon master Blake Tanner Toni realizes how alone she is and questions whether she'll ever find acceptance or true love.</p><p>Despite Toni's conviction that no man will be able to see beyond her marred past Sam Two-Feathers the half-Indian wagon scout and acting preacher for the train seems to know of a love that forgives sins and values much more than outward appearances. Will Sam have the confidence to declare his love? Will Toni be able to trust in a love that can forgive even the darkest past?</p>