"In less than a year I shall buy your farm." Byron Rockford's words challenged and infuriated Frances King. Since childhood Frances had dreamed of cattle ranching, so when her offer for Thorndale was accepted she was ecstatic. But Byron, the arrogant owner of a South African game park, wanted Thorndale, too. He wanted to expand his park, and the farm was ideally located. To Frances's indignation he didn't hesitate to demonstrate his lack of faith in her farming abilities. Frances knew she could succeed at cattle ranching. But it was much more difficult to succeed at keeping Byron out of her life.