Anna's Revenge

Anna Flowers lost her mother at a very young age to the brutal act of murder perpetrated by her stepfather, Eustace Thorn, the man her mother married after the death of her beloved father. After Eustace escapes the hand of justice, he promises to come back and complete the job by taking Anna's life too. Anna lives in fear of his return. The schoolteacher in Freedom Town takes Anna into her home after Anna's mother's death and raised her as if she were her child. Anna grows into a beautiful young woman. She catches the eye of the young men in Freedom, especially the new sheriff, Seth Stone. Struggling with her faith and her desire for revenge on Eustace, Anna hesitates to take Seth and his young son into her heart. Seth Stone, having left an unfaithful wife in Ireland only to return years later to take possession of their young son and bring him back to America, has not found women necessary to his comfort--at least only fleetingly. He is content to raise his son while he pursues criminals. He is content with his reputation as a relentless lawman who never gives up. He is content with his life until he met Anna. Anna, already secured in her place in Freedom Town, does not want anything to do with the new sheriff. Seth, struggling to make a stable home for his son, wants a mother for his child. Both pursued by the personal demons from their past, they find themselves drawn to each other. Danger surrounds them both from the criminals that Seth must pursue and the man Anna hopes never to encounter again. When Anna's worst fears are realized with the return of Eustace Thorn, it seems that she is lost to Seth forever. It appears that all will be lost for both of them. Anna Flowers fights for her life as Seth Stone fights for his life and the affection of his son. Will these two get together and change Freedom Town forever?

-- Mary Little