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A desperate escape. A tiny lie. Can a Southern belle and a grieving doctor find healing—and love—in the wilds of Montana? After the death of her beloved grandmother, Melody Fraser is desperate to escape the suspicion and gossip swirling in her South Carolina village. Falsely accused and fearing arrest, she stretches the truth in her letter to a Montana doctor seeking a mail-order bride. Surely, far away in the rugged West, she’ll find safety and a fresh start. Dr. Nicholas “Nick” Walker, haunted by the loss of his wife and children during the Civil War, seeks a new beginning in ...

A woman determined to escape her past. A reserved newspaperman with dreams of his own. Can unexpected family and danger lead to lasting love? Meg Todd is done putting her happiness on hold. Fleeing a controlling brother-in-law and desperate for a fresh start, she seeks help from a trusted attorney and heads west, determined to build a new life. Along the way, Meg’s compassionate heart leads her to care for two orphaned children, adding new challenges—and unexpected joy—to her journey. Curtis McClain dreams of running his own newspaper, but his limited savings make every decision ...

A compassionate woman… Clara Van Hoosan entered training when she finished school at sixteen. Now, at twenty-two, she is one of the best heilgymnast in the new field of mechanotherapy. When her supervisor receives a request for someone to travel to Texas in America and help a patient, Clara is pleased to accept. On her arrival in McClintock Falls, she is surprised that the patient she thought would be a teenage boy is a very handsome man her age. A desperate man… Two years ago Daniel McClintock was paralyzed from the waist down. He is deeply discouraged and wonders if he is bound to ...

Mary Alice Price is on the run from dangerous men. She had known that when her stepfather died, she would have to hurriedly escape her stepbrothers. Hadn’t she heard them promise her to the meanest man in Texas as payment for high stakes gambling losses? One misfortune after another devils her until she links up with Zach Stone. He looks sturdy as his last name and invites her to his ranch where his two aunts will chaperone them. She figures life finally dealt her a winning hand.

A mail-order bride with a secret. A rancher with a plan. A family forged by fate. Orlena Worth has risked everything to escape her past and start anew in the Montana Territory. When her great-uncle Ambrose rescues a young orphan targeted by dangerous men, Orlena’s journey as a mail order bride becomes even more complicated. She arrives with her unusual family in tow—hoping her intended groom will accept them, and fearing what will happen if he won’t. Cody Tabor wanted a refined, obedient wife—someone who would fit his vision of a quiet, orderly home. Instead, Orlena is independent, ...

A marriage of convenience. A family in peril. A love that defies all odds. On the rugged journey to Texas, spirited Irish Traveler Cenora Rose O’Neill finds herself facing a desperate choice. To protect her family from a ruthless bully, she agrees to wed a handsome stranger—Dallas McClintock, a Texas rancher with dreams of building a legacy and no intention of marrying so soon. But when Dallas is gravely wounded rescuing Cenora from danger, honor demands he stand by her side. Cenora is determined to shield her loved ones, even if it means trusting a man she barely knows. Dallas, bound ...

Two determined hearts. One unexpected marriage. A town on the brink of chaos. Maeve Kelly crossed an ocean for a chance at a better life in America, only to find doors closed to her at every turn. Alone and desperate in Boston, Maeve reluctantly agrees to become a proxy bride—her last hope for safety and belonging. Sheriff Luke Sullivan is proud of the life he’s built in Sweet Springs, Montana. Known for his strong principles and dedication to justice, he’s shocked to discover his mother and aunt have arranged a marriage for him behind his back. Furious but honorable, Luke agrees to ...

A privileged beauty facing a new reality. A steadfast sheriff with a guarded heart. When danger strikes, can love rewrite their futures? Alexandra Novak has always lived a life of comfort and privilege, her every wish granted by doting parents. But when a devastating fire and a shocking family secret shake her world, Alexandra is forced to confront who she truly wants to be. Determined to bring happiness to her family, she resolves to change her ways—starting with kindness to the girl her father has welcomed into their home. Virgil Witt, the respected sheriff of Pearson Grove, has ...

A courageous woman on the run. A sheriff determined to protect. Can love thaw the ice of danger and grief in Stone Mountain, Texas? When Kendra Murdoch’s brother-in-law murders her sister, she takes charge of her nephew and two nieces, fleeing to Radford Crossing to escape the same fate. Determined to build a safe, self-sufficient life, Kendra opens a café and shuns all romantic advances—including those from the town’s handsome sheriff—even as danger still casts its shadow. Sheriff Butch Parrish is drawn to Kendra’s strength and independence. Battling a snowstorm and a ruthless ...

A reluctant groom. A determined bride. Can love overcome pride and past troubles in Radford Springs, Texas? Bear Baldwin is crushed when he receives a wire notifying him that the woman with whom he has corresponded for almost a year has passed him off to her friend. Do the two women think he’s like an old shirt to be handed down? His mother urges him to give the substitute fiancée a chance, but his pride is stung and he hasn’t decided. Tabitha Masterson is certain whatever awaits her in Radford Springs, Texas will be better than what her brother and that awful William have in mind in ...

A woman haunted by a shameful past. A former Pinkerton agent seeking peace. Can love heal old wounds in dusty Tarnation, Texas? Rachel Ross carries a secret that haunts her every step. Leaving behind a troubled past in Virginia, she joins a group of women traveling west to Texas for object matrimony, determined to rebuild her life far from judgment and suspicion. In the dusty town of Tarnation, Rachel finds a place she can call home—and a man who stirs feelings she thought long buried. Zane Evans, a former Pinkerton agent, has seen the darkest sides of humanity during the war and his ...

New covers for the series.. A determined woman chasing independence. A steadfast cowboy ready for love. When trouble strikes, will courage and friendship be enough? After a difficult visit to her brother in Oregon, Amelia Douglas returns to Cottonwood Springs, Montana Territory, eager to start fresh among friends. Her new millinery shop quickly becomes a favorite among the town’s women—except for two who seem intent on causing trouble. Just as Amelia begins to believe her life is finally falling into place, an unexpected challenge demands all her quick thinking and resolve. Sean Murdoch...

A legendary curse. A ranch in peril. Two hearts searching for redemption and love. Bret Craig has always dismissed his family’s tales of cursed Inca gold as mere legend. A descendant of the crew of The Golden Fleece, he’s inherited both wealth and a warning: misusing the treasure brings retribution. Ignoring his sister’s caution, Bret sets out for adventure in the West—until an accident leaves him with amnesia and at the mercy of strangers. Charlotte Dunn is fighting to save her late husband’s ranch after rustlers stole half her cattle and killed her ranch hands. When she and her ...

A wish under the full moon. A prospector with secrets. Can love survive the cold and danger in Hopeful, Colorado? Serena Winters has never been interested in the men of Hopeful, Colorado. Working at her aunt and uncle’s mercantile, she knows everyone in town but finds none of the local men appealing. Her aunt warns her against falling for a prospector, as they always leave when spring arrives. One night, under a full moon, Serena wishes for an interesting man to come into her life—but she should have been more careful what she wished for. Brent Adams has staked his claim and brought ...

She has to protect her baby . . . He is desperate for help . . . Trouble preys on their livelihood . . . Widow Victoria Bailey is desperate to prevent her in-laws from gaining custody of her eighteen-month-old daughter. If becoming a mail-order bride is her only option, she’ll take the risk. At least on a Texas ranch she’ll have quiet and peace. She doesn’t have time to let the groom know she’s bringing her daughter. Surely no man can object to one perfect little girl. Widower Greg Hardy is desperate to get help with his home and his children. He needs to be pursuing whoever is ...

When Lydia Wood is left at the altar, she believes something beyond her groom’s control has happened. Two years with no word have hardened her heart. She has to get away from her parents’ constant urging her to choose an acceptable husband and wed. Becoming a Pinkerton agent suits her plans.

New cover, same beloved story. A woman on the run. A promise that changes everything. A love worth fighting for. Mara O’Sullivan has spent her life overcoming judgment and hardship, growing up in a brothel but never losing her kindness or hope. After bravely testifying against ruthless bank robbers, Mara’s life is in danger and she must flee all she’s ever known. One fateful train ride introduces her to a half-sister and a niece she never knew existed—just as tragedy strikes. Determined to honor her promise to her dying sister, Mara vows to raise her niece and take her sister’s ...

Three unforgettable historical romances—one collection to warm your heart. Let the cares of today slip away as you immerse yourself in three captivating novellas of love, hope, and second chances in the American past. SAVE YOUR HEART FOR ME Set in the 1885 Texas Hill Country, widow Elizabeth Jeffers reunites with Matthias Petrov after six years apart. Now free to express his feelings, Matt is drawn back into Elizabeth’s life just as he’s tasked with rescuing a distant relative from kidnappers. Can true love overcome the shadows of the past and the dangers of the present? HAPPY IS THE ...

Nettie Clayton’s well-planned life is stolen in a few moments when Josh McClintock mistakes her window for that of her carousing neighbor. Never mind that Nettie’d had a crush on Josh since they met. Because of his carelessness, she loses her coveted teaching position, the community’s respect, and her father’s high opinion of her. Josh McClintock’s free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt end after his birthday celebration. He works hard by day on the family ranch; he plays just as hard on weekends. He loves being single to play the field of willing females and has no plan to marry ...

A reporter with a nose for trouble. A suspicious death in suburbia. Can Zoe Wilder solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim? Zoe Wilder, reporter for The Spencer’s Ridge Gazette and aspiring cozy mystery author, is used to seeing crime where others see coincidence. When she discovers her friend Margo Kingsley dead in what police call an accident, Zoe is certain it’s murder—and she’s not the only one. Margo’s housekeeper agrees, but the sheriff’s department dismisses their suspicions. Enter Chief Deputy Caleb McBride, a former homicide detective with his own reasons ...