Tending the Disguised Stranger

A Historical Western Romance Novel

Idalia Crane, a determined young woman, embarks on a journey with her adopted sister, Nellie. Leaving behind the only home they’ve known at the local orphanage, they seek a better life in the Wild West. Idalia’s heart is filled with dreams, but she’ll settle for providing Nellie with the childhood she never got, even as the shadows of danger threaten their fragile peace...

In a land as wild as her heart, will the love she longs for find her—or destroy her?

Sebastian Bancroft, the restless heir to a vast fortune, yearns for freedom and adventure far from the suffocating expectations of his family. His journey westward takes a dark turn when bandits attack his train, leaving him injured and alone in the wilderness. To make matters worse, his friend is kidnapped in his place, leaving him guilt-ridden and desperate. When a mysterious woman saves him from the brink of death, Sebastian finds himself captivated by her beauty and kindness.

Will the secrets he carries put her in danger though, or will she save him from himself?

As Sebastian regains his strength, he learns what it means to survive in the West, and Idalia finds that Sebastian has a heart of gold beneath his pampered exterior. But with danger closing in, they must dig down deep to find a strength they never knew existed. Will Sebastian be able to redeem himself or will his past ruin his chance at a future with Idalia? Will their newfound love survive the trials of the frontier?

"Tending the Disguised Stranger" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.