The Teacher's Rugged Protector

A Historical Western Romance Novel

Laura May Beckett never sought love—especially in a town where power is bought with blood. When she inherits her grandfather’s silver mine, the ruthless saloon owner wants it—and her hand. However, when his cousin Jesse, appears at the funeral, he catches her eye, and for the first time in years, she feels something she can't ignore…

Jesse Rickett never planned to stay in Lake View. Sent to check on his cousin Jack, he expected trouble—but not a fiery schoolteacher fighting for her freedom. Jack’s schemes put Laura May at risk, and Jesse offers a desperate solution: a fake engagement. The longer he pretends, though the harder it is to deny what’s real...

When a suspicious accident at the mine turns deadly, Laura May and Jesse uncover a web of deception that threatens not only their futures, but their very lives. Can they outmaneuver a man who owns the law or will their growing love become just another casualty in a man’s ruthless game?

Tropes: Opposites Attract, Rescue Romance, Fake Courtship

"The Teacher's Rugged Protector" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.