In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, second chances…and a hidden fortune.Sampson Coulter is determined to undo his disastrous mistake that is jeopardizing his family’s future. Now he’s deeply embedded in the corrupt mining empire of the ruthless Mick McPharland, and has earned the trust of Jedidiah, the brutal right-hand man. The threat reaches much farther than his own family, and he knows he must dismantle the operation from within…or die trying.Grieving the loss of her mother, Grace Hampton is shocked to discover a newborn baby on her doorstep. When she seeks help from her father, Jedidiah, she never imagines he’ll force her to marry Sampson Coulter, the kind man who only gave her a ride to town. Though her father has always been willing to pass her off, at least she has Sampson’s promise to protect her and the baby. It doesn’t hurt that he’s the most handsome man she’s ever seen.Marrying Jedidiah’s daughter adds an impossible complication to Sampson’s mission. It seems he can’t have it all—redemption for himself, justice for the victims of the corruption, protection for the innocent…and a life with the woman and babe he’s coming to love.From a USA Today bestselling author comes the gripping series finale filled with high-stakes danger, a marriage of convenience, an instant family, and love that heals wounded hearts.Tropes/themes: *marriage of convenience*ready-made family*adorable newborn baby*Christmas*high-stakes danger*family saga*Rocky Mountain wilderness setting*frontier time period Read more

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In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, loyalty…and a hidden fortune. Jericho Coulter, the eldest of six fiercely devoted brothers, is entrusted with safeguarding his family and the secret that binds them together: the Sapphire mine. To keep tragedy from striking again, he allows no outsiders on their land. When two women stumble upon their ranch, claiming Jericho himself sent for one of them as a mail-order bride, he aims to send them straight back where they came from.Dinah Wyatt, a talented and determined doctor, wasn’t about to let her twin sister travel to Montana alone and marry a stranger. Dinah’s skills are immediately put to the test when one of the younger Coulter brothers is gravely injured, forcing the family to trust his life to her.As Dinah and her sister become entwined in the Coulter family's life, sparks fly between the enigmatic Jericho and the captivating doctor. In a world where trust is hard to come by and secrets hold the power to change lives, Jericho and Dinah must learn that sometimes, the most precious secrets are those buried within our own hearts.From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain family saga filled with a mail-order bride, hidden treasure, and love that heals wounded hearts. Read more

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Maddie Fairfax may be young, but on this Oregon-bound wagon train, the pioneers welcome help from the self-trained nurse. Until Dr. Jason Goodwin joins up with their company. The doctor portrays a frosty exterior, but Maddie may be the only one who sees the profound loneliness that haunts him.After losing his wife and children in a terrible accident, Jason has vowed not to open his heart again. But when Maddie takes on the care of three young orphans, Jason finds himself entangled in the lives of the makeshift family. And as their journey west continues, Maddie's radiant compassion begins to light up the darkest corners of his heart.Until the unthinkable happens. Will Jason's guarded heart and Maddie's untamed spirit pull them apart?Tropes/themes:*May/December*ready-made family / adopted orphans*grumpy/sunshine*love on the journey*emotional scars Read more

In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, loyalty…and a hidden fortune. Two Stones has lived most of his life as an outsider, shifting between two different worlds—the orderly village of his Salish family and wild mining towns. Though he’s not fully accepted anywhere, he’s made a name for himself trading between the tribes and the miners, even making a trusted friend or two along the way.When he arrives in Virginia City a week before Christmas, the last thing he expects is to be summoned to the bedside of one such friend, whose dying request is that Two Stones marry his daughter. Two Stones knows she’ll never accept him as a true husband, but she needs his protection. At least she’ll be safe in the Salish village with his parents while he continues doing the one thing he's good at, locating specialty trade items. Staying always on the trail—alone.After escaping the controlling clutches of her deceased husband’s family, all Heidi wants is to rebuild her life her way. Yet when she reaches the Montana Territory to reunite with her father, she doesn’t know what’s worse—arriving mere days before his death or hearing his dying wish that she marry a Salish brave he trusts. Two Stones may be a good man…but to marry him? Yet when she barely escapes an assault, it’s clear her father was right. She’s not safe alone in Virginia City. She’ll have to make the best of things as the wife of a native.The journey to Two Stones’s village proves far more perilous than he anticipates, yet Heidi’s resilience reveals a depth of character he didn’t expect. As they near the end of their trail, Two Stones begins to realize this inconvenient marriage might really be a Christmas gift he’ll always treasure.From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain novella filled with a marriage of convenience, desperate escape from danger, and the Christmas miracle of love that heals wounded hearts.This novella is also published as part of Christmas Bells and Wedding Vows: A Marriage of Convenience Anthology. Read more

She’s a wealthy debutante with the finest ancestry in Kentucky horseracing circles… He’s a member of New York’s Gilded Age elite, yet on the brink of financial ruin… Neither of them want an arranged marriage…or do they? Veronica Lyndon has a plan for her life, and it doesn't include being married off to a perfect stranger. After all, she is descended from generations of Kentucky horseracing royalty. She has no need for a marriage arranged solely to secure her place among the elite of Manhattan's Gilded Age society. But that's exactly what her parents expect of her. Determined to defy the arrangement, Veronica formulates a plan to drive her intended away. But when Edward arrives in anticipation of the match, she doesn’t expect to find him so attractive, nor can she deny the feelings he stirs in her heart, complicating her plans. Has true love galloped into her life by conventional means, or are her estimations mistaken? Edward Beckett realizes the futility of avoiding the arranged marriage to Miss Lyndon. His family is already on the brink of financial ruin and Veronica's dowry may be their best opportunity to recover. But he didn't expect to fall for the Kentucky debutante so easily. He finds himself attracted to her natural beauty and vivacious spirit, free from the conventions of other ladies in his customary circles. In fact, he’s downright smitten after meeting Veronica. Unfortunately, Edward’s sisters don’t feel the same, and if their attempts to sabotage the relationship are successful, his whirlwind courtship to Veronica may be over before it's really begun.Saddle up for a clean romp filled with sweet romance, inspiration, and plenty of adventure along this course of obstacles and a glide through the splendor and opulence of the Gilded Age. Read more

In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, loyalty, a hidden fortune…and a bride he can’t remember marrying.Jude Coulter is far more comfortable in his family’s sapphire mine tucked in the Montana mountains than on the bustling streets of New York City, where he’s been sent to deliver a shipment of gems. His relief at boarding the train for the first leg of his journey home is short-lived when an accident renders him unconscious.Angela Larkin worked hard to earn this assignment for the Treasury—an undercover mission to determine the source of the sapphires brought each year for auction in the city. When an accident causes her target to lose his recent memory, Angela jumps at the opportunity to create the ideal ruse. Jude seems surprised to learn the two of them had married and were returning from a glorious wedding trip, but his severe head injury keeps him from protesting…for now.But the accident is far from the worst threat they face. When enemies close in, Angela and Jude must depend on each other to survive the treacherous journey home. As the danger mounts, so too does an attraction neither of them anticipated. But can their love withstand the revelation of their tangled beginnings?From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain family saga filled with a pretend marriage, amnesia, undercover agents, and a love worth treasuring far more than riches. Read more

In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, second chances…and a hidden fortune. Determined to find his missing brother and stop the elusive mastermind behind the theft of his family's sapphires, Gil Coulter embarks on a solo mission to the remote town near where the criminal is rumored to reside. As Gil scours the surrounding wilderness for the thief's hidden lair, the last thing he expects to find is a captivating and vulnerable young woman.Confined to a remote catacomb of caves and the mountain wilderness around it, Jess McPharland is surrounded by brutal men employed in her father’s illicit mining operation. Her last attempt to escape only made things worse and confirmed a secret she can’t hide much longer. She’ll soon be forced into a life more horrific than what she’s known. Jess will do anything to break free before her fears come true.When she encounters Gil on the hidden mountain trail—and he’s seeking the very criminal she calls Father—she must convince this stranger to pose as her husband and help her escape. And she has one card to play—she knows where his brother is.As Gil and Jess navigate the treacherous landscape—and people—they find themselves caught in a web of danger, deception, and unexpected attraction. With each passing moment, the stakes grow higher, and the line between pretense and truth blurs. Will the love growing between them be enough to survive Jess's secret and lead them to the justice Gil seeks, or will her father’s greed destroy everything they've risked their lives to protect?From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain saga filled with high-stakes adventure, a pretend marriage, a secret baby, and love that heals wounded hearts. Read more

Lisa-Jo Peterson has spent years surviving—first her mother’s death, then her father’s spiral into debt and drink. Now orphaned and threatened by the men her father owed, she turns to the only hope she has left: a quiet farmer in Culver’s Peak she’s never met, but who promised her a fresh start.Bastian Kramer never expected Lisa-Jo to arrive—especially not after the mine collapse that took his brother’s life. She was supposed to be Christopher’s future, not his responsibility. But as she settles into the farm and the grief they share, Bastian finds himself drawn to the woman who’s nothing like he imagined.When danger follows her to Culver’s Peak, Lisa-Jo and Bastian are forced to face the truths they’ve both been running from—and discover whether love can take root in the shadow of loss… or if the past will tear them apart for good."A Bride for the Wounded Miner" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Tropes: Mail-Order Bride, Wounded Hero – Caretaker Heroine Read more

In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, loyalty…and a hidden fortune.Jonah Coulter's story is coming soon!From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain family saga filled with unexpected brides, hidden treasure, and love that heals wounded hearts. Read more

Past pain. Future hope.Matt Shannon lost his fiancé to a tragic accident. He does not want anything more to do with love and marriage. But he is now guardian to four-year-old Lindy. Desperate for a woman to mother the little girl, he arranges for a mail-order bride. The agreement is for convenience only, but Gwen’s kindness and good nature threaten his barred heart.Gwen Humber is willing to do anything to guarantee herself a permanent home…even travel west for a marriage in name only. She’ll become mother to a little girl. She instantly loves the delightful child, but loving Matt is not part of the deal. Can she keep her heart under control?Will love overcome their past pain? Read more

Can a baby mend hearts?Conner Marshall knows the baby left on his doorstep is not his, despite what the accompanying note says. But little Ellie needs a home, a protector, and urgent medical care. Who better to assist with the latter than the doctor's assistant, Kate Baker? Knowing she will soon be leaving to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor, he resists his growing feelings for her.Kate has plans to return east and study to be a doctor in accordance with a promise made to her dying grandmother. Caring for the baby tugs at her heart, making her long for things she must deny herself- family, husband and children. And if she sees Conner and baby Ellie in those roles, well, she needs to stop allowing it. When Ellie's mother returns, will Conner and Kate return to their plans or will love for a little one show them what they truly need?(previously published with HQ, Love Inspired) Read more

Cate Winslow never expected freedom to feel so heavy. Widowed, pregnant, and fighting to keep her ranch afloat, she’s finally discovering her own strength—until a near-frozen stranger collapses outside her door. Nursing him back to life feels instinctive… but falling for a man with no name might cost her everything.Matthias Walker didn’t plan to survive the snowstorm. Guilt-ridden and on the run from a life he can’t undo, he expected the cold to claim him—until a fiercely determined woman pulled him back from the edge. But the haven he’s found is built on a lie… and if she uncovers his unspoken past, he’ll lose the only warmth he’s ever known.As snow blankets the land and buried secrets rise with the thaw, Cate and Matthias must decide: will the truth destroy the fragile bond they’ve found or can love offer them both a second chance, even in the dead of winter?Tropes: Widow Heroine, Wounded Hero - Caretaker Heroine, Disguised Identity, Forced Proximity."Winter's Gift to a Pregnant Widow" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 70,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Read more

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Evangeline is keeping a big secret on the westbound wagon train: the toddler girl she’s passing off as her sister is actually her daughter. Evangeline longs for a fresh start in the wild frontier, but secrets are difficult with nosy neighbors on the trail—especially the handsome wagon train captain Leo Spencer. When Evangeline desperately needs help, she finds herself tangled in a fake courtship with the enigmatic Leo. It isn’t long before their make-believe relationship starts to feel a bit too real… but Evangeline can’t let go of her secret. And Leo has secrets of his own… Read more

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 outlaws have honed his instincts, but nothing has prepared him for her—a woman with wary eyes and a guarded heart who makes him want to break his own rules. He knows he should keep his distance, yet every glance draws him closer.When an old enemy resurfaces, threatening to destroy everything she’s built, Austin will do whatever it takes to protect Ruby —even if it means risking his own heart. As danger closes in and the truth is revealed, their fragile trust is put to the ultimate test!"A Disguised Bride for the Sheriff" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Tropes: Disguised Identity, Sheriff Hero Read more

Love challenged. Truth revealed.A home where she is welcome. That’s all Honor Ward wants. Oh, and maybe tenderness and yes, even love. She’s willing to do most anything to get it…even appear as a mail-order bride under false pretenses. She instantly falls in love with her new groom and is determined to prove she is the best wife and homemaker Luke could want. But will her dishonesty make love impossible? How long can she continue her deception?Seeing how well his twin brother’s mail-order bride arrangement has turned out, Luke sets out to get himself a woman just like Matt’s wife. Honor seems ideal but to his surprise and shock, he learns that Honor is not what she pretends to be. Is this surprise bride exactly what he needs?Can their fledgling love survive the challenges ahead for them? Read more

Lisa Black never expected an easy life on the frontier, but she never imagined it would become a nightmare. Two years after her husband vanished, she’s left to fend for her sister and son, Will, in a town that mistrusts her. When ruthless outlaws abduct Will, she has no choice… she must fight to bring him home, no matter the cost.Sheriff Jack Holden has seen lawlessness, but Lisa is a challenge of a different kind. Her missing husband once betrayed him, and Jack has sworn to keep his heart locked away. Yet as they ride together, Lisa’s fierce determination stirs something long buried in him. Duty says he must protect her, but his heart whispers another far more dangerous truth.Together, Lisa and Jack hunt the Steel Reapers through desolate canyons and lawless towns, uncovering a web of stolen children and ruthless vengeance. As gunfights erupt and betrayal looms, their connection deepens with every stolen glance. But with Will’s life on the line, can they outwit the outlaws and save him before it's too late?"A Sheriff’s Oath to the Widow" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Tropes: Rescue Romance, Forced Proximity, Wounded Hero - Caretaker Heroine Read more