Book Synopsis: Although his three brothers chose to settle down and marry, Cole Clayborne walked a dark path and flirted with a life of crime. Now, an elusive stranger named Daniel Ryan -- a U. S. marshal on a quest for vengeance -- draws Cole into a shadowy chase that will bring unexpected turns to his uncertain future, and may determine which side of the law he favors. The power and drama of the lawman's search for justice and his love for a beautiful, innocent young woman -- entwined with the destiny of the wayward Cole -- make COME THE SPRING a superbly entertaining romantic adventure.