Linda and Arnie are the "should have been" that never happened. Linda Bird has poured her heart into building a community for Indians in the city, but the setbacks keep coming and her supporters are losing faith. In college, Arnie Jackson was a sexy-but-aggravating rival. Now she needs his help if Crooked Rock is going to succeed. Turns out he's still sexy, he's still aggravating, and she's never gotten over him. Arnie has dealt with every challenge Indian Country has thrown at him, but nothing could have prepared him for the accusations that bring his leadership into question. Linda has been his most loyal friend--equal parts stubborn and dazzling--and she's the only one he trusts to help him through this crisis. They have always been right for each other, but it's never been the right time--until now.