The Widow's Second Chance Meg Thomerson needs assistance getting back on her feet--even if it comes from the man who made her a widow. Ace Allen didn't intend to kill her husband, he only wanted to protect the town from the man's rage. Now Ace is keeping Meg's business and farm running while she heals, both physically and emotionally. But is he helping her out of charity--or because of something more? Half Native American, Ace struggles to find his place in the world. He keeps himself isolated from the community, but sweet Meg begins to penetrate his defenses. At first, he simply wanted to make amends to her. Now, if she'll let him, he could become the loving husband she deserves...
Can he be the man she deserves? Wolf Creek Wedding Widow Abby Carter hopes to find love again—unlikely with a man like wealthy farmer Caleb Gentry, who doesn’t even believe in it. Their marriage isn’t ideal, but Abby’s two young children need security, and Caleb’s daughter needs a mother. Perhaps this is one of the Lord’s more mysterious answers to Abby’s prayers! Wolf Creek Homecoming Physician Rachel Stone never thought she’d lay eyes on Gabe Gentry again. After their brief time together, Gabe disappeared, leaving Rachel devastated and secretly pregnant with his son. His return to Wolf Creek stirs up her bitterness…and her attraction. But Gabe’s already burned her once; how can she trust him again now that her son’s heart is on the line, as well?
A lady in need is trouble indeed… While hunting elk in the Colorado Rockies, John Slocum hears a terrible explosion followed by a frightening rumble. As he rides along the canyon, he comes upon the settlement of Wolf Creek, where an avalanche has buried all the town’s men. Their widows, meanwhile, look to Slocum for comfort. But the gunslinger has his sights set on one woman in particular. While Lilith isn’t a widow, she did lose someone in the accident—a brother with connections to the claim-jumping Batson gang. Now, Slocum has to keep one eye on his gun and one on the woman sharing his bed…
Western. With two kids to raise, a ranch to run and no hired hands to help her, Kate Preston's troubles were increasing - but then Larry & Stretch came to Wolf Creek. The footloose drifters did not take kindly to hard cases preying on a defenceless widow.
A Marriage of Necessity Widow Abby Carter hopes to find love again—unlikely with a man like Caleb Gentry, who doesn't even believe in it. Their marriage isn't ideal, but Abby's two young children need security, and Caleb's daughter needs a mother. Perhaps this is one of the Lord's more mysterious answers to Abby's prayers. When Caleb Gentry's wife passed away, he knew he'd need help to raise his baby girl. Abby's loving spirit, strong faith and warm heart make Caleb want to be a better man. It won't be easy. But Caleb's never had things come easy in his life, and making this new family work will be his most important challenge yet.
A lesson in love Wolf Creek Father by Penny Richards Schoolteacher Allison Grainger loves educating the children of Wolf Creek, Arkansas. She’s nearly at her wit’s end, though, when it comes to Sheriff Colt Garrett’s two unruly youngsters. Colt is too busy taming the West—and his children—to worry about the concerns of the schoolteacher. But Allison’s infectious smile warms his heart. Could she be the mother figure his children have always wanted…and the wife he so longs for? Wooing the Schoolmarm by Dorothy Clark Though Reverend Matthew Calvert adores his niece and nephew, he wants a family of his own, too. The more he sees of pretty schoolteacher Willa Wright, the more he wants that future with her. Yet Willa, so warm to her pupils, is ice-cool toward him. But where there’s a woman like Willa, there’s a man determined to guide her back to love.
"Romance author, Ailene Frances, is taking the world by storm with stories that will make you laugh, cry, angry, sad, and just plain happy you read them. As she climbs the ladder of author popularity, she brings to you fresh new stories that will entertain you with a few thrills, a bit of mystery, and, of course, romance. I'm glad I found her while she's still up and coming and the books are still at a great price " A. G. PAPER WIDOW: When a pampered socialite in post civil war Boston seeks adventure and romance, she finds peril, heartache, and tragedy along with it. Answering an ad in The Matrimonial News, she secretly marries by proxy, but is widowed before she gets to meet her husband. The fact that she's naive and unskilled in the ways of love when she finally encounters the man of her dreams only adds to her situation. LOVE AT WOLF CREEK: Sparks fly, lies unfold, and mistakes that lead to peril are made when a wealthy Texas cattle rancher hides his identity while meeting the spoiled, socialite daughter of a New Orleans businessman who was blindly promised in marriage to him. Will they be able to survive the dangers that threaten them, grow to love each other, and move past it all for a happy life together? Fighting for a cause he doesn't believe in, Aiden Kennedy's final battle alongside his confederate brethren was fought a month after the war between the states ended. Left for dead, a widowed cattle rancher doctors him up and takes him on as a partner. When a wealthy Louisiana business associate desires to solidify the union of his meat packing and exporting business with Aiden's cattle ranch, he offers his socialite daughter in marriage; having never met Aiden. Aiden takes advantage of his anonymity and poses as a bodyguard sent to escort the daughter back to Texas so that he can get to know the real Pauline O'Malley before he commits to marriage with her. It's love at first sight for them both. Sadly, Pauline believes the handsome and sexy Aiden to be the hired hand and her fiance to be a middle aged, leathered cowboy. When she runs away to escape the plans for her that were set in motion, she ignites a journey of chaos, betrayal, danger, discovery, and love for both her and Aiden.
