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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 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...

Three unforgettable historical romances—one collection to warm your heart. Let the cares of today slip away as you immerse yourself in three captivating novellas of love, hope, and second chances in the American past. SAVE YOUR HEART FOR ME Set in the 1885 Texas Hill Country, widow Elizabeth Jeffers reunites with Matthias Petrov after six years apart. Now free to express his feelings, Matt is drawn back into Elizabeth’s life just as he’s tasked with rescuing a distant relative from kidnappers. Can true love overcome the shadows of the past and the dangers of the present? HAPPY IS THE ...

A widow bent on vengeance. A lawman seeking justice. A marriage of convenience that could heal two wounded hearts. Rena Dmitriev’s world is shattered when she witnesses her husband’s murder and the destruction of her home. Alone and determined, she vows to track down the killers and reclaim what was stolen. With no one to trust, she’s forced to rely on her own courage—and the help of a stranger. Storm Kincaid, a temporary Federal Marshal, is on the trail of the men who killed his best friend and the friend’s wife. Arriving just in time to bury the dead, Storm wants to take Rena to...

A mail-order bride with a secret. A rancher with a plan. A family forged by fate. Orlena Worth has risked everything to escape her past and start anew in the Montana Territory. When her great-uncle Ambrose rescues a young orphan targeted by dangerous men, Orlena’s journey as a mail order bride becomes even more complicated. She arrives with her unusual family in tow—hoping her intended groom will accept them, and fearing what will happen if he won’t. Cody Tabor wanted a refined, obedient wife—someone who would fit his vision of a quiet, orderly home. Instead, Orlena is independent, ...

A determined woman chasing her dreams. A wary widower with a guarded heart. Can a surprise marriage turn strangers into a family in Angel Springs, Colorado? Olivia Stewart is tired of being pitied for her broken engagement and for teaching other people’s children while longing for a family of her own. Taking a bold step, she signs with a matrimonial agency and is drawn to Jamie Fraser—a widower with two young children who seems to offer the home and purpose she craves. But Colorado holds unexpected challenges that threaten not only Olivia’s dreams, but her very safety. Rancher Jamie ...

How can two people from different eras own the same ranch? Penelope Jane Terry knows everything about ranching in spite of being a lone woman. She is determined to send to jail the rustlers who believe they can steal what is hers… until she is caught spying on their dirty works and must ride for her life. What Penny doesn’t count on is being hurtled over a 120 years into the future. Jake Knight believes the attractive woman who stumbled into his home one rainy evening either has amnesia or is certifiably insane. Unless, that is, she is in league with whoever is trying to drive him out ...

A woman with a troubled past. A minister in need of hope. Can love heal wounds and defy judgment in a frontier town? Angeline Chandler never asked for the heartache that changed her life, but she’s left alone and destitute after a brutal attack and her family’s rejection. When a kind woman offers her a second chance in Tarnation, Texas, Angeline dares to hope for a future—even as she carries another man’s child. Grady McIntyre, the town’s minister, is struggling to raise his young son after his wife’s passing. When Angeline is suggested as a nanny, Grady seizes the opportunity. ...

Magdala leaps at the opportunity to become a Pinkerton agent. Learning the position requires a paper marriage shocks but doesn’t deter her. Maggie plans to get an annulment before her unusual family learns of the situation. She’s determined to prove she has the grit to be an excellent investigator. But, why does she have to be partnered with the one man who has been rude to her?

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 town in turmoil. A young woman caught between loyalty and suspicion. Can love and courage unmask a deadly enemy? Deborah Taber is struggling to find her place in Pearson Grove, but her search for purpose is interrupted when violence strikes close to home. Her brother is shot, her family’s newspaper is firebombed, and suspicion falls on Trey Pearson—the man she’s secretly loved since childhood. With the town on edge and a killer on the loose, Deborah must decide who to trust and how far she’ll go to protect those she loves. Trey Pearson, newly returned after years away, never ...

A fiery redhead on a journey of discovery. A Texas rancher with an open heart. One unexpected rescue that could change everything. Aurora is determined to visit every town that shares her name as she makes her way to Colorado. Independent and spirited, she’s used to forging her own path—until a flash flood near Post, Texas, leaves her stranded and in need of help. Rancher Will Harrison doesn’t hesitate to save Aurora from the raging waters, and soon she finds herself his guest for thirty-six unforgettable hours. As sparks fly between Aurora and Will, he realizes he’s falling for the...

A privileged beauty facing a new reality. A steadfast sheriff with a guarded heart. When danger strikes, can love rewrite their futures? Alexandra Novak has always lived a life of comfort and privilege, her every wish granted by doting parents. But when a devastating fire and a shocking family secret shake her world, Alexandra is forced to confront who she truly wants to be. Determined to bring happiness to her family, she resolves to change her ways—starting with kindness to the girl her father has welcomed into their home. Virgil Witt, the respected sheriff of Pearson Grove, has ...

Winner of the International Digital Award for short contemporary romance. All Tory Fraser intended was to show her high school history club students a local archaeology dig. How could she know the excursion would involve a murder? Or that one of her students would be suspected as the killer? And she had no idea she would meet the man of her dreams. Grant Grayson has taken over management of Grayson Ranch near Post, Texas to give his grandfather a less arduous schedule. A flash flood washed away an old talus slope on the ranch to reveal a prehistoric cave that is a Clovis site. Being a good ...

Courtney Madison has battled poverty her entire twenty-five years but is determined to make a safe and happy home for her teen aged brother after the recent death of their mom. Her mom’s illness left Courtney with a mountain of hospital bills, her formerly sweet brother Jimmy is now cutting class and hanging with a rough crowd, and she’s just learned she’s being downsized in two weeks. Hanging on by the threads of a fraying rope, she learns she’s inherited two million dollars from a kind elderly man she befriended when he was in the hospital across the hall from her mom. She thinks ...

A grieving father. A small Texas town with big secrets. One man’s fight for justice—and a place to call home. After the loss of his wife, former Dallas detective Link Dixon returns to his hometown of Cartersville, Texas, hoping that a slower pace and the support of his large family will help his young son heal. Life as a night deputy and inheriting a rambling Victorian house are a far cry from his days in the city, but Link is determined to build a safe, loving future for Jason. Just as Link begins to settle in, trouble finds him in the form of an old Dallas acquaintance who needs his ...

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 ...

New cover, same beloved story. A woman on the run. A promise that changes everything. A love worth fighting for. Mara O’Sullivan has spent her life overcoming judgment and hardship, growing up in a brothel but never losing her kindness or hope. After bravely testifying against ruthless bank robbers, Mara’s life is in danger and she must flee all she’s ever known. One fateful train ride introduces her to a half-sister and a niece she never knew existed—just as tragedy strikes. Determined to honor her promise to her dying sister, Mara vows to raise her niece and take her sister’s ...

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 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 ...