Three years have passed since we were introduced to the raven-haired Shayleen OaMalley; the handsome sheriff with the emerald eyes, Chance McCord; and the soft-spoken mountain man, Trace Cooper. It has been three years since Shayleen became Mrs. Trace Cooper and settled in to the life of a rancheras wife and mother to their three young children. This second in the series brings all the main characters back again: Shayleen, Trace, Chance and Buck, along with the other good people of Colorado Springs. Dark Skies of Autumn takes us on the journey of these characters that have become more like old friends. Their paths are filled with joy, happiness, sadness, and loss. With each loss Shayleen finds the strength to carry on. Her faith and love for all who are dear to her are only equaled by her love for this land she loves and the promise she made to Trace. The story is filled with history, romance, native legend, paranormal and some interesting twists, and is a wonderful lead to the third and final book in the series that ties together and completes the story.