An action-packed western romance novel, "La Vida" takes you to a small town in northern New Mexico in 1883 where the daughter of a local rancher is passionate about her mixed Spanish- and English-speaking town, whose name means "life."

Abigail Harrison is determined to discover what powerful hidden force is behind the band of murderous outlaws who have been terrorizing La Vida-and put a stop to it. But she can't do it alone, and no one else has the guts to stir up any trouble.

When retired US marshal Tylor McBain rides into La Vida on his way to a quiet life in Texas, his horse has...