Thomas Redstone--a former Cheyenne warrior seeking new purpose by following the ways of his white grandfather--is returning to Heartbreak Creek, Colorado, when he decides to give the woman loves one last chance to accept him into her life. Prudence Lincoln\"s beauty and education has brought her little joy....

When EllRay\"s little sister astutely points out that he\"s running low on friends, EllRay decides to audition a few other boys to be his spare best friend. EllRay\"s third-grade class is brimming with possibilities, but no one seems to share EllRay\"s exact interests. He isn\"t worried, though--he can fix that once he gets to know them....

When EllRay\"s little sister astutely points out that he\"s running low on friends, EllRay decides to audition a few other boys to be his spare best friend. EllRay\"s third-grade class is brimming with possibilities, but no one seems to share EllRay\"s exact interests. He isn\"t worried, though--he can fix that once he gets to know them....