"Hollis Tremblay has no memory of why he's out in the wilderness alone or whether the woman with him is his wife. She's beautiful and her rosy outlook makes everything seem brighter, even the dangers they face . . .
When Hollis's memory crashes back, he realizes that Abigail is the sister his childhood best friend charged him with looking after across the dangerous westward journey. Abigail might be a ray of sunshine, but she's strictly forbidden. Especially to him.
But when the company realizes that Hollis and Abigail have grown close while marooned in the wild, he may find himself ensnared in a marriage of convenience . . ."
"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?"
"Cowboy Ricky White has been running from his past for years—until now. He's made a huge mistake, caused an accident that ruined a young lady's life, and is duty-bound to make restitution.
Rancher's daughter Daisy Richards believes her life is over. How can she go on with this devastating injury? When her entire family gets sick, she must lean on one of her father's ranch hands for help-but the new-to-town cowboy insists she can do more than she thinks.
With Ricky's confidence bolstering her, Daisy discovers life hasn't ended after all...and she might be falling for the cowboy. But Daisy doesn't know the secret Ricky's been keeping. Can he make everything right in time for Christmas?
One family will brave the wilderness of Wyoming to fight for their livelihoods… and for love. "
"She’s a reclusive homesteader who hoped to never see him again. But when she rescues the deputy, she might just be stuck with him…
She rescued him from drowning...will the cowboy rescue her heart?In the aftermath of a terrible storm, sheriff's deputy Matt White is injured and becomes stranded on a remote homestead with a lovely young woman and her grandfather. The reclusive duo intrigues him, but he's got a duty to the town. He can't believe it when they refuse to help him return to Bear Creek.
Catherine Poole stays away from town for a reason. She has no time to play nursemaid to the injured lawman-but she also can't let him suffer. As she cares for the man who stirs up old memories, she discovers Matt's kind heart and love for his family.
But there's no hope for a relationship with a man so tied to town...is there?
One family will brave the wilderness of Wyoming to fight for their livelihoods… and for love."
"The spinster schoolmarm makes a match...
Teacher Sarah Hansen has always wanted a family of her own. But a cowboy is the last man she'd consider—especially one who humiliated her in their childhood schoolroom. Oscar White is back in her life, and all grown up. He's different than she remembers but that doesn't mean she can trust him.
When three motherless girls are shunned by the community, Sarah and Oscar are the ones who step up to take on their care.
As they work together, Sarah discovers that Oscar isn't afraid of hardship—and that he makes quite a family man. Can the soft heart Sarah has been hiding tame the wrangler?
One family will brave the wilderness of Wyoming to fight for their livelihoods… and for love."
"The doctor's daughter has a secret wish...
Cowboy Maxwell White has dreamed of being a doctor for years. But with two years to go on his medical degree and with no money to continue his education, he's back in Bear Creek, Wyoming, working part-time for the local doc. He's drawn to the doctor's beautiful, intelligent daughter, but she doesn't seem to want anything to do with him—and the shyness he's never quite overcome has him tongue-tied.
Hattie Powell can't help noticing her father's new assistant. He treats her like a real person and sees things she'd rather he didn’t—which is dangerous. She's so close to embarking on her dream of becoming a doctor. When Maxwell discovers her secret desire, will he help her or stand in her way?
One family will brave the wilderness of Wyoming to fight for their livelihoods… and for love."
"Alone and on the run, Fran must protect her younger sister at all cost—but she never expected the price would be marriage to a stranger. Her new husband may be a respected rancher in the community, but Fran can't trust him with her secrets.
Trail boss Edgar White never planned for a marriage of convenience. He never planned to marry at all. His past taught him that women can't be trusted, and the secrets she's keeping prove his new wife is no exception.
But as a cattle drive forces them into close proximity, Edgar soon discovers the depths of Fran's devotion to her sister—and that it isn't so easy to keep his heart guarded.
One family will brave the wilderness of Wyoming to fight for their livelihoods… and for love."
"Pursued by an unwelcome suitor, banker's daughter Penny Castlerock will do anything to escape town and Mr. Abbott's advances--even visit her grandfather's homestead for an undetermined amount of time. Out of her element, she must rely on neighbor Jonas White and his brood of adopted children.
Scandal chased Jonas out of Philadelphia five years ago. A scandal that socialite Miss Castlerock knows about. Since then, Jonas has kept to himself, worked his homestead, and focused on raising his seven adopted boys and his daughter. The last thing he needs is to be reminded of the past and the young woman he once fancied-especially when she's so far out of his sphere...
As circumstances force the two to work together, their tentative friendship blossoms into something more. But can two people from such disparate backgrounds find true love with each other?
One family will brave the wilderness of Wyoming to fight for their livelihoods… and for love."
"She’s pregnant, widowed, and snowed in… with the a quiet cowboy who never seems to give up.“
Middle son Davy White planned to winter in his pa's secluded cabin alone. Instead, he arrives in the midst of a blizzard to find the cabin occupied by a young widow. One who is expecting a baby any day.
Widowed, pregnant, and alone, Rose Evans found the cabin an isolated prison. With winter snows on the way and no animal to ride, the city girl was too frightened to leave. Now she's trapped with a cowboy, one who threatens her self-made promise never to trust a man again.
As Davy teaches her to take care of herself and her new baby, Rose discovers the quiet cowboy is nothing like the men she's known before. But she's been hurt in the past...does she dare open her heart?
One family will brave the wilderness of Wyoming to fight for their livelihoods… and for love."
"His quest might be the salvation she needs…
Cowboy-turned-banker Sam Castlerock arrives in Bear Creek, Wyoming, in a last-chance bid to prove himself to his father. He has one job to do: make the local bank profitable. The last thing he needs is a distraction—but she's the first thing he runs into.
Emily Sands has never forgotten the cowboy she fancied as a teenager. And now he's back in town. But she's not the carefree youngster she once was. She's a woman now—with a woman's worries. Top on the list: keeping the family store afloat. Next: caring for her younger sister who needs extra help.
As Sam and Emily reconnect, Sam soon finds himself torn between his duty and his heart. How can he help Emily without letting his father down?"
"Rachel never wanted to travel into the wilderness. The westward trail has stolen everything from her. Her home. Her family. Her husband. Now a match made out of necessity has trapped her in a marriage with a man she can't stand.
Owen likes Rachel about as much as his horse likes a burr under its saddle. She's bossy and stubborn with an independent streak a mile wide. And a baby on the way.
He can't help feeling responsible for the prickly mother-to-be. A marriage of convenience is the right thing to do. But that doesn't mean he has to like it. He just has to survive it until they reach Oregon."
"August is a loner and prefers it that way. He only took the marriage wager to gain breathing room from his overbearing older brother. Besides, the wagon train still has a long journey before it reaches Oregon. Maybe he'll meet someone who turns his head.
Felicity longs for love and family, someone to choose her above all. After a wagon train accident robs her of her voice and leaves her dependent on the kindness of strangers, she finds herself in August's care. And she can't help falling the spell of a man who shows a deep well of kindness and anticipates her every need.
But August only sees her as a friend. Can a mousy, shy spinster like her win the heart of a man like August?"
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