During a blisteringly hot Christmas on an isolated sheep ranch, vain, irresponsible BB welcomed the return of her favorite daughter from America. But Josie, made "in her own image," was fleeing from an unhappy marriage, still searching desperately for passion. When she found it in the arms of her sister's husband, emotions that were half-forgotten suddenly exploded with a fury that rivaled nature. This is the story of two women and the man they both loved--and of their mother, manipulative yet strong-willed, whose path would ultimately lead to destruction...but also to redemption and hope.