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Clara Whitmore never imagined leaving her privileged life behind as a mail-order bride. Forced West, she marries Daniel, the scarred and reclusive rancher of Silver Ride, New Mexico. Though initially shaken by his appearance, Clara is determined to build a new life even if her husband keeps his heart and past locked away. Daniel McAllister lost everything in the fire that claimed his home, his sister, and his trust in others. Marrying Clara was meant to be practical, a way to keep his ranch afloat, yet her warmth and determination awaken feelings he thought were gone forever. Just as their ...

Evelyn Carter dreams of love, not marriage to Sheriff Nathan Steele, son of the town’s most dangerous man. When she finds an abandoned baby by the river, she follows her heart instead of orders. Thrown out and hunted by men who see her as property, she flees to the only place left—the secluded ranch of a man known as “The Beast”… Grant Harlow has lived in the shadows ever since the fire that stole his family—and left him scarred inside and out. The world has given up on him, and he’s returned the favor. But when Evelyn arrives with a child in her arms and fire in her spirit, ...

Maggie Carter longs for a love untainted by her father’s sins, but escaping the past is never easy. When a mail-order bride ad offers a chance at a new life in Texas, she dares to hope for a fresh start. Her new husband is rugged yet unexpectedly gentle, stirring dreams she thought long buried. But as secrets press heavily on her heart, a lingering fear takes hold—what if happiness is always just beyond her reach? Luke Callahan buried his heart with his late wife, devoting himself to his ranch and daughter. His marriage to Maggie is meant to be practical, but her warmth stirs feelings ...

With her father's sudden death, Ginny Bennett inherits more than a ranch—she inherits a perilous cattle drive no one believes she can lead. With the odds stacked against her and very few willing to follow a woman’s command, she turns to the last man she ever wanted to see again: the brooding bounty hunter she once idolized... and now can’t stand. Ronan McCallister has spent the last few years chasing outlaws and outrunning the shadows of a violent past. But when the man who once saved his life is gone, Ronan returns—not for redemption, but to repay a debt by guarding his daughter ...

Elsa Whitfield never imagined she'd be forced to flee the only home she’d ever known. But when her father casts her out, she’s left with nothing but a fierce determination to protect her sisters. Desperate for stability, she accepts a position as caretaker to a reclusive, injured rancher—never expecting his quiet strength to stir something new in her heart. Jake Dawson’s world was upended after a devastating accident left him bedridden and reliant on others. Guarded and wary, he doesn’t welcome the idea of a stranger in his home. Yet Elsa’s steady presence and quiet resilience ...

Cate Winslow never expected freedom to feel so heavy. Widowed, pregnant, and fighting to keep her ranch afloat, she’s finally discovering her own strength—until a near-frozen stranger collapses outside her door. Nursing him back to life feels instinctive… but falling for a man with no name might cost her everything. Matthias Walker didn’t plan to survive the snowstorm. Guilt-ridden and on the run from a life he can’t undo, he expected the cold to claim him—until a fiercely determined woman pulled him back from the edge. But the haven he’s found is built on a lie… and if she ...

Sylvie Morrow has always known her path—follow in her father’s footsteps as a healer and bring her skills to a frontier community in need. But when an abandoned baby is placed in her arms, her plans shift overnight. And as she opens her heart to a wounded man, her future becomes less certain than ever… Injured and stripped of memory, Blue awakens in the care of a gentle nurse who gives him his name. Soon, he finds himself drawn to her quiet strength and the child she fiercely protects. Yet each fragment of his past that returns carries shadows of violence, leaving him unsure if he is ...

Clara Whitfield has spent her life balancing ledgers and longing for a place to belong. Marriage to a Nevada sheriff promised the home and family she’d always dreamed of—but in Red Rock Crossing, she finds only wary glances from spirited twins who want no part of a new mother, and a husband whose grief has left him closed and distant. Sheriff James Mercer never expected to marry again, let alone a stranger from New York with steady hands and haunted eyes. But when a daring bank robbery shatters the fragile peace of his town and places his children in harm’s way, James is forced to ...

After unexpectedly inheriting her family’s ranch, Amelia Caldwell faces her scheming stepmother, Eliza, who demands it all. Desperate for protection, Mia places an ad for a mail-order husband. However, she soon finds herself questioning her decision when she meets the man who responds to her plea… Could he be the answer to her prayers or the beginning of her greatest peril? Nathan Reynolds, once an infamous outlaw, has left his criminal past behind to become a respectable investigator. Tasked with probing the Caldwell family's ties to train robberies, he sees Mia's ad as a perfect cover...

Clara Montgomery's world crumbles when she becomes entangled in the clutches of a dangerous gangster, Malcolm Harrow. Desperate to free her father from insurmountable gambling debts, Clara flees with him, armed only with a stolen identity and a trail of cryptic clues leading to a hidden ranch deed. As they traverse the treacherous Oregon Trail, fate intervenes when a collapsed bridge traps them, and the enigmatic Henry Anderson offers an unexpected lifeline. Little does she know that this eventful encounter will leave her astounded and full of questions about her mysterious savior. Henry ...

Rosa Sullivan’s happy, privileged life is shattered when she learns that her parents are not her birth parents at all. With her life in turmoil, she’s left with two choices, marry for stability or venture into uncertainty. Fueled by grief and curiosity, she embarks on a journey to Colorado to search for the answers. There, she crosses paths with Daniel, a local man who harbors his own discontent and their connection feels oddly familiar… Will Rosa find the answers she seeks? Daniel Cooper has no reason to be miserable and yet he longs for more, something outside the boundaries of ...

After witnessing the murder of her best friend, Amelia Brooks vows to take her friend’s baby son to Texas to his only remaining family. To her surprise, upon arrival, she finds not only a welcoming home for the boy but also a place for herself, surrounded by the creatures she loves most: horses. The only gray cloud in her new beginning is the bitter man she meets at the ranch… Things are about to get more complicated, as the past Amelia fled from isn't ready to let her go just yet… When a strange woman arrives at his doorstep, Luke Morgan can’t wait to get rid of her, preoccupied ...

In Riverside, Jenny Thornton has dedicated her life to please her formidable father, Mayor Elias Thornton. Her world revolves around him until he tasks her with befriending a struggling family. As she grows closer to them, sparks ignite between Jenny and their dashing eldest son, stirring emotions she never expected. Caught between loyalty to her father and forbidden love, Jenny must navigate a heart torn between duty and affection… Can she stay true to her father when her heart yearns for a loving gaze? Sam Wilson's devotion to his family is rivaled only by his passion for the ranch. ...

Tabitha Kline arrives in Arrow, after escaping a failed engagement with a deceitful fiancé, hoping to find peace and purpose as a schoolteacher. Though she initially believes she doesn't need a man in her life, her resolve wavers when she meets the handsome town sheriff, Jake… When danger comes knocking on Tabitha’s door, will Jake be there to answer it? Jake Dyland, the devoted sheriff of Arrow, has made a promise to protect his town at all costs, vowing to keep his heart locked away in the process. However, meeting Tabitha challenges everything he thinks he wants as he finds himself ...

Clara Mae Thompson’s world crumbles when she discovers her fiancé is a wanted criminal. Pregnant and desperate, she flees west, determined to start over and keep her unborn child safe. When her path crosses with a rugged rancher, Clara finds her resolve—and her heart—beginning to waver. Levi has sworn off love, believing his heart can’t survive another loss. Yet, the moment he meets Clara, her wary eyes and guarded strength awaken a need to protect her, a need to protect her, and a hope he can’t afford to feel… or ignore. As danger from Clara’s past closes in and Levi’s ...

Widowed and expecting, Lillian Adler fights to keep her ranch afloat in a harsh, unforgiving town. Bound by a promise to her late husband, she endures alone—until a Native American man with a troubled past stirs feelings she’s never known. When an old friend of her husband's reappears, Lillian begins to wonder if her fortune might finally be changing… Thomas Bannon, also known as Black Elk, is torn between two identities: the one given by his adoptive family and the one bestowed by his Native American roots. Struggling to find his place in a world that rejects him, he’s thrown off ...

Hoping to improve her family’s finances, Lily moves to Dodge City to become a companion to her aunt. Instead of being treated well, her aunt makes her work for free and tries to set her up with an arrogant cattle driver Lily can't stand. Lily’s only comfort is her friend Emily, but things change when a mysterious and handsome man comes to town… Can his presence change Lily’s unhappy life? Ethan wants to start afresh, to get away from his past. Coming to a town where nobody knows him is a good first step, but he needs to keep moving. When he meets Lily, he realizes he can't live ...

After her husband's death, Annie Clayton is given a chilling ultimatum by her dangerous brother-in-law: marry him or lose her son to his twisted ways. Desperate to protect her child, she heads West, and finds a job working for a brooding sheriff, believing his presence will keep her past at bay… Haunted by his wife's death, Jake Sinclair focuses on finding those responsible, neglecting his daughter, Beth, who scares off every nanny—until Annie arrives. Her kindness and patience begin to tame Beth and soften Jake's heart, offering them both a shot at a new beginning. As Annie finds ...

Evelyn Grey has spent her life in a gilded prison as the daughter of Montana’s most feared cattle baron. When her father schemes to marry her off to his brutal second-in-command, escape becomes her only hope. A chance encounter with a stranger offers not just freedom—but the dangerous promise of love. Max Alston never intended to play hero, but when his sister vanishes, he heads West armed with nothing but a name and desperate determination. His search leads him to a ruthless man—and Evelyn, the man’s captivating daughter, who proposes a daring plan. Posing as her husband may be the...

Eliza Benedict, orphaned and raised by a spinster in Utah, leads a serene life until a mysterious baby appears in her carriage. With no clue of the child's origin, Eliza has not only to navigate the difficult task of caring for a baby but also learn to trust her heart when it comes to matters of love when a handsome stranger enters her life… Will she embrace this twist of fate, or retreat in fear of losing all she holds dear? Samuel Blythe, consumed by grief since the loss of his wife and son, has pursued vengeance against those who shattered his world. Yet, fate intervenes when a chance ...