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Mary Alice Price is on the run from dangerous men. She had known that when her stepfather died, she would have to hurriedly escape her stepbrothers. Hadn’t she heard them promise her to the meanest man in Texas as payment for high stakes gambling losses? One misfortune after another devils her until she links up with Zach Stone. He looks sturdy as his last name and invites her to his ranch where his two aunts will chaperone them. She figures life finally dealt her a winning hand.

New cover for the beloved story. A young widow with nowhere to turn. A Montana rancher in need of a partner. Can two strangers build a home—and a future—on the wild frontier? Gormlaith McGowan’s hopes for a new beginning are dashed when she arrives in Montana to learn her groom-to-be has died. Alone, nearly penniless, and a stranger in a harsh land, she faces not only an uncertain future but also the threat of her late husband’s family, who wrongly blame her for his death. With no job prospects and nowhere to go, Gormlaith’s resilience is put to the test. Garrett McDonald never ...

A desperate plan… A masquerade to achieve a goal… Lies that create a web… Cassandra Bradford has the cast off wardrobe to pose as a lady. Her goal is to marry a wealthy man who can provide her young brother with a sound future. Drat the luck! The first man she sees in Tarnation is a dusty cowboy who sends her heart pounding. Not for her. She has a better life in mind. Samuel Drummond is one of the wealthiest ranchers in that part of the state, but he wants that kept quiet. His first wife married him for his money then left when she became bored with ranch life. He won’t let that ...

Become a bride or lose her children! Two sisters must risk everything to save five orphans from a fate they know too well. Merry and Polly Bird know firsthand the heartbreak of being unwanted or mistreated after arriving on an orphan train. Now adults, they’re determined to protect five quirky, lovable children from a similar fate. By using their positions to record adoptions, the sisters secretly rescue the children least likely to find loving homes and bring them to their Mockingbird boarding house. The children thrive under Merry and Polly’s care—until the Children’s Protection ...

A woman escaping an unwanted marriage. A stubborn newspaperman. Will ambition and attraction spark a love story in Tarnation, Texas? Lorraine Stuart refuses to be forced into a marriage with a man she can’t stand. Fleeing her home state, she joins a group of women journeying to Tarnation, Texas—a town full of bachelors but lacking eligible women. Lorraine dreams of finding a man who will appreciate her wit and her secret talent for writing, even if she must hide behind a pseudonym. Out of all the men in Tarnation, it’s the most obstinate—yet intriguing—newspaper owner who captures...

Sensual western historical romance set in Texas in 1885 Second edition. New cover. A widow determined to protect her son. A federal lawman haunted by love and danger. Can they find happiness amid secrets, mystery, and peril in the Texas Hill Country? Six years ago, Beth Jeffers fled an abusive marriage, vowing never to let any man influence her son’s life. Now, she’s focused on raising Davey and helping her mother run a boarding house in 1885 Texas. The women in her family have never had luck with men, and Beth is determined to keep her heart safe—especially from Matt Petrov, the ...

A desperate woman seeking freedom. A rancher guarding his heart and secrets. One boy in need of a true family. Orphaned young and mistreated by her relatives, Gloria Tabor is determined to escape her unhappy home. When a chance encounter leads to an offer to become a mail order bride in Texas, Gloria seizes the opportunity—on the condition that she keeps her true identity a secret until her friend’s elopement is complete. On her journey, Gloria rescues a ten-year-old boy from being sent to an orphanage, never imagining how her new groom will react to this unexpected addition. Dwight ...

A graveyard discovery. A determined amateur sleuth. Murder has a way of finding Zoe Wilder—whether she wants it or not. Zoe Wilder is finally settling into her new life when a simple visit to her grandmother’s grave takes a shocking turn—she stumbles over the body of a young woman. Despite warnings from the handsome sheriff, Zoe can’t resist the urge to investigate, especially when her friend Letty is sidelined with a broken ankle and her longtime nemesis, the HOA president, seems to be everywhere she turns. Juggling neighborhood drama, Letty’s recovery, and her own quest for ...

A legendary curse. A ranch in peril. Two hearts searching for redemption and love. Bret Craig has always dismissed his family’s tales of cursed Inca gold as mere legend. A descendant of the crew of The Golden Fleece, he’s inherited both wealth and a warning: misusing the treasure brings retribution. Ignoring his sister’s caution, Bret sets out for adventure in the West—until an accident leaves him with amnesia and at the mercy of strangers. Charlotte Dunn is fighting to save her late husband’s ranch after rustlers stole half her cattle and killed her ranch hands. When she and her ...

A reluctant groom. A determined bride. Can love overcome pride and past troubles in Radford Springs, Texas? Bear Baldwin is crushed when he receives a wire notifying him that the woman with whom he has corresponded for almost a year has passed him off to her friend. Do the two women think he’s like an old shirt to be handed down? His mother urges him to give the substitute fiancée a chance, but his pride is stung and he hasn’t decided. Tabitha Masterson is certain whatever awaits her in Radford Springs, Texas will be better than what her brother and that awful William have in mind in ...

A widow determined to protect her child. A widower desperate for help. Can love grow when secrets and trouble threaten their fragile trust? Widow Victoria Bailey will do anything to keep her in-laws from taking her eighteen-month-old daughter. Becoming a mail-order bride and starting over on a Texas ranch seems like her only chance at safety and peace—even if she doesn’t have time to warn her new groom she’s bringing a child. Surely no man could object to one perfect little girl. Widower Greg Hardy is overwhelmed by the demands of ranch life and raising five children on his own. He ...

A garden center manager. A friend accused of murder. Can she dig up the truth before she becomes the next victim? Heather Cameron’s quiet life in Gamble Grove, Texas, is uprooted when her mentor and friend, Walter Sims, is accused of murdering the town’s most hated man. With all the evidence—and Walter’s shovel—pointing to him, Heather knows the police won’t look any further. Desperate to prove Walter’s innocence, Heather launches her own investigation, uncovering secrets that make her question everyone around her. With the help of the town’s new detective, Kurt Steele, ...

A daring escape. A jilted widower. When danger follows them to Texas, can trust and love conquer the shadows of the past? Theodosia “Theo” Jordan has survived eight years under the harsh rule of her aunt and uncle, waiting for the day she can claim her inheritance. When she overhears their deadly plot to kill her before her twenty-first birthday, Theo flees Atlanta and becomes a proxy bride, hoping for safety and a fresh start in small-town Texas. Houston Kingsley longs to rebuild the happy family he lost after his wife’s death. But after being jilted by a fraudulent mail-order bride,...

A gifted healer seeking acceptance. A skeptical doctor guarding his heart. Can love and trust grow in a town divided by tradition and progress? Prudence Lynch has always lived on the edge of society, trained by her beloved grandmother in midwifery and folk medicine. Ostracized and plagued by rumors, Prudence dreams of a fresh start after her grandmother’s death. When she’s chosen to travel with Lydia Harrison to Tarnation, Texas, she believes she’s finally left trouble behind and can establish her healing practice in peace. Doctor Riley Gaston is dedicated to his community and longs ...

New cover. A courageous woman. A Union officer torn by loyalty. A perilous journey through war-torn Texas. Parmelia Bailey is determined to protect the women in her family until the men return from war. As fighting draws near, she risks everything to steal back her horses and rescue her brother’s fiancée, sisters, and mother. But danger is never far behind—especially from Jeff Lawson, a rejected suitor bent on revenge. Darrick McDonald returns to Texas as promised, but now wears Union blue and carries a mission from General Grant: stop Lawson and his renegades before they reach ...

A desperate aunt on the run. A wary rancher with questions. A deadly threat that could destroy their fragile new family. Bernadette “Blaze” Cook is determined to save her young nephew after her brother-in-law murders her sister in a drunken rage. With the killer in jail, Blaze seizes her chance to disappear, answering a mail-order bride ad and taking her nephew to safety in Texas. She tells no one where she’s going, hoping to keep the boy hidden from further harm. Andrew “Drew” Wagner never expected his new bride to arrive with a toddler in tow. Though surprised, he’s willing to...

A teacher in search of healing. A carpenter longing for more. Two mischievous matchmakers determined to create a happily ever after. After the heartbreak of losing her fiancé, Violet Evanston escapes to the farthest teaching post she can find, hoping to rebuild her life in the quiet community of Sweet Springs. She loves her students and the town, but loneliness lingers—until two spirited girls decide their beloved teacher deserves a second chance at happiness. Clark Abernathy, a skilled carpenter and the second son in his family, has found fulfillment helping his uncle build a future in ...

A modern Cinderella story of hope, heart, and second chances deep in the heart of Texas. Courtney Madison has spent her life battling hardship, determined to provide a safe and happy home for her teenage brother after their mother’s passing. Saddled with hospital bills, a rebellious sibling, and the looming loss of her job, Courtney’s future looks bleak—until an unexpected inheritance offers a fresh start in West Texas. But as Courtney soon discovers, money can’t solve every problem, and happiness isn’t guaranteed. Rancher and entrepreneur Derek Corrigan has a golden touch in ...

New cover. An Irishman’s dream. A coal miner’s daughter’s vow. Danger and desire in the heart of Texas. Finn O’Neill has always longed for a ranch, horses, and a home of his own—but he never thought his dream would come at such a high price. To earn his future, he strikes a bargain with Grandpa McClintock and his nephew: pose as a miner in Lignite, Texas, and uncover the saboteurs behind a string of deadly disasters at the Farland Coal Mine. Stella Clayton has seen too much heartbreak in the mining camps, and she’s determined to protect her younger brother from a life ...

A widow fighting for her family. A wounded bounty hunter on a mission. Can courage and love triumph over danger in the wild West? Garnet Chandler has lost nearly everything—her husband, her in-laws, and the sense of security she once knew. All she has left is her café, her beloved niece and nephew, and an unbreakable determination to protect them. When the children are kidnapped, Garnet will do whatever it takes to bring them home—even if it means trusting a stranger. Bounty hunter Adam Bennett is on his last job, tracking a ruthless killer who’s left a trail of bodies behind. Badly ...