Crossing the plains and taking a chance on love- Hugh and Irena Shaw grieved after the death of their three year old son. Little Anya's grandfather collapsed on the trail, leaving her an orphan. Irena was ready to adopt the precocious and lonely child, but Hugh felt disloyal to his little boy. Could he take a chance and love another man's child? George Greer's fianc died just weeks before their wedding. Now he was following his dream to go to Oregon Territory, but was he ready to love again? His mother thought so, and sent her wedding ring for his future bride. This book is family oriented, and suitable for ages twelve though ninety-nine.