Love Inspired Historical Romance

No one has ever been on Anna’s side. Will that change in Texas? In 1846, young widow Anna survives the grueling voyage from Germany to start a new life in the promised land of Texas. Forced by circumstances into servitude, Anna is now determined to leave her harsh master. But how can a single woman face the frontier on her own? Texas Ranger Carson Quinn is responsible for leading her party of German immigrants through Comanche territory to their Hill Country. Drawn to Anna’s sweet nature, he watches her persevere through the physical and emotional hardships of traveling through this new...

Susannah Murphy never expected a stranger’s kindness to change the course of her life. Fresh off the train in Emerald Spring, she’s flustered when a tall, brooding rancher quietly steps in to pay for her supplies. She brushes it off—until she learns he’s Jasper Reed, the reclusive heir to the ranch her father now works for. And without ever speaking to her again… he’s just asked for her hand in marriage. Jasper Reed has spent years hiding from the world—and from himself. Scarred by a past he won’t discuss and weary of his father’s pressures, he’s resisted every attempt ...

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 ...

Ruby Fletcher has spent years running—not just from the past, but from the risk of ever loving anyone again. After witnessing her brother’s murder, she fled her hometown, living under false names and disguises to stay one step ahead of the man hunting her. When she arrives in Boulder Ridge, she dares to hope for a fresh start—until Sheriff Austin enters her life. He is strong and far too perceptive, and something about his quiet intensity stirs a longing she’s tried to bury… Austin Harding has no patience for secrets, and Ruby is hiding something—he can feel it. Years of chasing...

Elizabeth Moore is on the run, hiding under a false name in the quiet town of Cedar Ridge, Colorado. All she wants is a chance to clear her name and disappear again, but she never counted on finding friendship or the quiet strength of a rancher who sees past her guarded smile. She knows better than to get attached. Still, Cedar Ridge feels like home in a way nothing else ever has. Sam Callahan didn't ask to become a parent, but after his brother's death, he's all his niece and nephew have left. Grief has hardened him, but the new schoolteacher's gentle presence begins to crack through his ...

Trapped by her father's harsh expectations, Emmeline Spratt is devastated when he offers her hand in marriage to a rancher as part of a land deal. Yet, as she begins to see the quiet strength in her new husband, she can’t help but hope that he might be the love she never saw coming. Patrick McLeod, a young war veteran caring for his sick sister and younger brother, is doing his best to create a stable future. But his unexpected bride isn’t what he imagined—her strength and kindness slowly soften the walls around his heart. Now, for the first time in years, he wonders if love might ...

Widowed and yearning for a new life, Claire Robertson arrives in Seattle, only to be caught in a daring bank robbery. Pulled to safety by Sheriff Heath Bradford, Claire is drawn to the quiet strength in his eyes. Stranded and without her intended husband, she must place her trust in the man who saved her, even as new dangers close in. Sheriff Heath Bradford has lived with guilt ever since his father’s death at the hands of ruthless outlaws. Seattle's safety is his duty, but Claire shakes the solitary world he's built. Her courage and compassion stir feelings he thought were long buried—...

Savannah Malone is determined to join her father's annual cattle drive, itching to prove her worth as his potential heir. Despite her being highly skilled, her father only allows her to join the cattle drive after hiring a bounty hunter to accompany the group. Will this chance encounter alter her life forever? After losing his best friend to a ruthless criminal, Caleb will stop at nothing to bring Grady Pike down. When he's assigned to oversee Savannah, whose untamed nature fiercely opposes his no-nonsense attitude, matters get complicated. Could it be true that opposites do attract, after ...

Mariana Olsen is a woman who has known hardship, time and time again. After becoming a widow, she buys a run-down saloon in Sandy Springs, Texas, determined to create a haven for women. However, she soon finds that all is not as it seems in her new home – and neither is the handsome, helpful handyman who introduces himself as James. James Harper is a man on the run. Accused of a crime he did not commit and framed for much more, he helps Mariana with her boarding house in exchange for a place to stay. However, falling in love with the widow was never part of the plan. Can James allow ...

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 ...

Still grieving the loss of her parents, Maggie de Loughrey is left with one devastating choice: marry or lose her family’s ranch to her reckless brother. In desperation, she places an ad in the newspaper, seeking a husband—never imagining the man who answers might unlock dark family secrets…and her heart. Gideon Winslow is a man with a challenging mission: searching for the truth behind his sister's mysterious death while caring for his niece. Suddenly, a personal ad in the newspaper draws together the only clue he has: the unusual name de Loughrey. He answers the ad, and before he ...

Join these mail order brides and their secret babies as they journey to find love. Get away from your life with these romances by award winning and best selling author, Jenna Brandt. The men are the kind of heroes the world craves and the kind of men that need a good woman to come home to. The mail order brides are feisty and fun and have hearts of gold! Mail Order Miranda: An orphan who's charged with taking care of her infant niece, a man seeking a mother for his toddler twins, and a mail order marriage that could be what they both need. Mail Order Miriam: A runaway Russian princess, a ...

After losing her husband in a tragic accident, Chloe Bennett’s life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious baby is left on the doorstep of her boarding house. Determined to uncover the child’s origins, she soon becomes entangled in dark secrets while fighting to protect the little one she’s come to love. But the arrival of the new sheriff brings more than answers—it awakens a dangerous attraction Chloe can’t ignore. Jonathan Ryder arrives in Hot Springs to investigate the sudden disappearance of the town’s previous sheriff. His plan was to stay only briefly, but the mystery ...

Cora Mitchell leaves the comforts of Boston behind, heading west to marry a man she's never met. Arriving in Colorado, she meets Judson Carter, a reserved innkeeper with a kind smile and eyes shadowed by secrets. Though she is drawn to his quiet strength, Cora carries a secret of her own, one that could unravel everything. Judson Carter has built his life around control and hard work and is determined to leave his past behind. Yet, his new bride's spirited charm and quiet vulnerability stir emotions he thought he had buried long ago. She is not the woman he expected, but she might be ...

Four Sweet Mail-Order Bride Historical Western Romance Stories Filled with Mystery and Suspense! Etta's Secret A mail-order bride’s journey takes an unexpected turn that leads to mystery, deep secrets, and love! Jessie's Regret Jessie didn’t expect to be involved in blackmail and a small-town murder mystery. As chaos surrounds her, can Jessie find her one true love? Ruth's Revelation Ruth has always had to give up on her dreams, but not anymore! She is finally willing to fight for what she wants. Amber's Promise When a young lady named Amber Rutledge turns up holding a marriage contract...

Raised in an orphanage, Rhoda Blue has always dreamed of uncovering her roots. When an unexpected letter arrives from an uncle she had never heard of, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Inheriting a vineyard, Rhoda is faced with new challenges and a captivating man with a claim to the property… After the death of his beloved guardian, orphaned Stephen Kemble, expects to inherit his land—a vineyard in the Sonoma Valley. When the property ends up in the hands of a woman he has never heard of, Stephen’s loyalties are tested to the limit, especially as he finds himself falling ...

Nellie Abrams can hog-tie a pig and outwork any ranch hand, but she’s after more than chores and chaos; she wants a love that sees her strength and spirit. When a mail-order match arrives, she dares to believe the unknown might just be everything she’s dreamed of. Widowed rancher Peter Cosgrove juggles twin mischief-makers, a struggling ranch, and far too many burned breakfasts. Quiet and kind, he’s not just looking for help; he’s hoping for a partner who brings laughter, warmth, and love back into his home. Their connection is instant, but their expectations couldn’t be more ...

Eliza Harper arrives in Cedar Creek as a mail-order bride, hopeful for a fresh start with the man she’s promised to marry. But her dreams are shattered when the town’s sheriff delivers devastating news: her fiancé is dead. Faced with an uncertain future, Eliza makes an unexpected choice—marrying the grieving sheriff and stepping into the chaos of his life, including the care of his unruly twins… Sheriff Samuel Blake never imagined Eliza would appear like a 'deus ex machina,' offering hope to his fractured family. Burdened by a tragic past and desperate for help, he’s drawn to ...

In the snow-dusted town of Pike, Mary Ellis pours her heart into her family's cozy bakery, but just as Christmas approaches, a sleek new competitor threatens their livelihood. Determined to keep them afloat, Mary fights to outlast the ruthless competition—until one fateful night she stumbles upon a wounded stranger who will change everything… On a secret mission to Pike, Jake Manning is ambushed and left for dead, only to be rescued by Mary and her family's warm holiday cheer. Captivated by her kindness amid the festive season, he finds his feelings for her growing, yet he hides a truth...

Rebecca Parker, an adventurous preacher’s daughter, answers a mail-order bride ad, eager to escape her small Texas town. She never imagined though that her pursuit of freedom would lead her to a mysterious man whose secrets ran as deep as his silence. Even as she hears whispers about her husband’s violent and bloody history, she finds herself uncontrollably falling in love with the man he’s become… Elias McCord, a former bounty hunter with a shadowed past, values his peaceful life in the quiet town of Clearwater Ridge. Rebecca’s arrival gets off to a bit of a rough start, ...