Her Gentle Protector

(First Families of Flat River, Book 9)

By: Christine Sterling

Narrated by: Derek Dysart

"Miriam “Midge” Beale never imagined she’d be stealing chickens in the middle of the night just to feed her family. But when her father abandons them, leaving Midge in charge of her eight younger siblings, she will do whatever it takes to put food on the table. Until she's caught by the grumpiest man in all of Flat River.

Baxter Hartman has every reason to be grumpy! He’s spent his days working on his ranch and his nights sleeping near the chicken coop trying to catch the thief who’s been stealing from his family. What he doesn’t expect is it to be the spirited young woman from the ranch down the road that everyone is whispering about.

As he gets to know Midge more, he goes from grumpy to gregarious but when her past collides with the present, will he return to the same old grumpy man he used to be? Will Baxter abandon Midge and her siblings, or will he step up and become her gentle protector?

Get lost in this heartwarming story with a touch of humor and faith.

Come spend time in Flat River, Nebraska. A small town filled with the strong women and swoony men that settled the wild west of the Nebraska Plains from 1860 to 1880. Flat River is home to unique characters, strong heroines, swoony heroes, and stories that will stand the test of time. All these wholesome stories can be read by readers of all ages. They are filled with family values, romance, humor, and a sprinkle of faith."

©2023 Christine Sterling (P)2025 Barr26 Publishing, LLC