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In the aftermath of the Civil War so many people struggled to put their lives back together. Iris Sands travels from Virginia to Texas as a mail-order bride. When she arrives in Sweet Water she finds that the man who sent for her died. The Union Soldiers thought her to be a new saloon girl and thought to get to her first before she started working. Lex Willis and ex-Confederate Soldier was about to leave town when he saw Iris being tossed back and forth by the soldiers. He puts a stop to it and takes her to the Eastman Ranch. He swore never to marry but Iris makes him rethink his vow.

Luella Barnes jumps off the wagon so she can walk along the Oregon Trail. Unfortunately, her dress gets caught, and her leg is run over by one of the wagon wheels. When her father sees that she is unable to do the chores, he tells her she is on her own. No one offers to take the injured woman into their covered wagon. She is given a place in the extra wagon used by three handsome drovers who work for Harrison Walsh. They know to show her the proper respect a young, unmarried woman deserves.

Mallory, a wagon-train attack survivor, who opens her own cafe and also feeds the hungry, is being bullied into marriage. Brayden finds this to be unacceptable and rides to the rescue. Unfortunately, his involvement invites scandalous gossip. Mallory has no customers, and she needs the money she makes to feed the homeless. The only way to rectify her reputation is through marriage

Renowned for her compelling narratives, USA Today Best-Selling Author Kathleen Ball delivers a captivating tale of love, redemption, and second chances in this sweet contemporary Western romance. Holden O'Leary, a devoted veterinarian, finds himself grappling with the responsibilities of caring for his younger brothers following a move to Montana to escape past heartaches. Determined to prioritize their well-being, he resolves to steer clear of romantic entanglements. However, when the need for a nanny arises, Holden's resolve is tested with the arrival of Summer Fitzgerald, whose troubled ...

Dawn’s life shatters as she watches her family die and then is kidnapped by Indians. Dawn is badly treated and finally thrown off a cliff. Swift Eagle brings her to his friend on the wagon train, Luella. Dawn has much healing to do. She can heal her body, and she spends much time reading her Bible, but she can’t bear to tell anyone what happened to her, and she doesn’t like to be touched.

Cowboy Brogan Kavanagh wants nothing better than to be left alone. Unfortunately, he’s left with no option and helps two women travelers. The oldest spitfire, Ciara, doesn’t trust him one bit and is constantly on her guard. Brogan is both amused and insulted by her attempts to keep him at arm’s length. Ciara Doyle has the weight of the world laying heavily on her shoulders. She is trying to get her and her sister Orla back to St. Louis after her parents died along the Oregon Trail. Will Brogan and Ciara be able to set aside their problems and acknowledge their growing attraction?

A handsome man, Greg Settler, decides to go and make his own mark on the world. He travels to California to try his luck at gold mining. From the first day he realizes he knows nothing about gold mining. Luckily for Greg, his claim is next to Hugo Watkins and his daughter Mercy’s mine. Mercy Watkins has grown up traveling from mine to mine. Her father, a dreamer, always believed they’d make it big at the next mine. Unfortunately, her father dies, but not before he asks Greg to take care of his daughter. In order to save Greg from hanging, Mercy marries him.

Quinn Kavanagh is never going to risk his heart again. In fact, he doesn't think he has a heart anymore. Everything he thought to be true wasn't, and now he is traveling trying to find a place where he fits. Heaven Burke is about to be shot when Quinn arrives. He saves her, then and again later that day in a shootout. A group of men don’t like that she rescues Black boys who have nowhere to go. She can't stay in her house; it isn’t safe for her, her children, or the baby that is due in a few months. Quinn takes her to the Kavanagh ranch and fights fiercely to resist her goodness.

Donald is expecting his mail-order bride; however, she arrives with a surprise—her baby niece. Although she had told the agency about Winnie, this wasn't passed on to Donald. He finds it very difficult to trust anyone, so this immediately puts a strain on the potential relationship. He also relies on a strict routine, whilst this is impossible with a young child involved.

Christmas in Oregon is like no other. It’s full of love and danger, heart-wrenching twists and turns, and pause-resisting excitement. The tender romance is inspiring and heartfelt. The characters of love on the romance trail are nine years older. Great strides are been made, families grow and the romance continues. Swift Eagle struggles through extreme snow to make it to the ranch. He needs to see his dear friend, Luella before he moves on. He has decided that marriage is not for him and he’s going to Canada where he can still hunt and live a peaceful life.

Myles is shocked when he sees his best friend Cait. The woman before him wearing a fancy dress and white gloves is not his Cait. What happened to his buddy who fished, hunted, raced horses, and wrestled? He can hardly stand to see the new Cait. He yearns for the girl who rides horses while standing on their backs.

With its blend of romance and suspense, this heartstring-tugging tale promises to resonate with readers seeking a captivating escape. Esteemed for her heartfelt narratives, USA Today Best-Selling Author Kathleen Ball presents a compelling tale of healing and second chances in this sweet contemporary Western romance. Colt O'Malley, grappling with the weight of grief following his brother's sudden passing, finds himself reluctantly thrust into the role of caretaker when his late sibling leaves behind a woman in need of refuge. Though initially resistant to the idea of assistance, Colt soon ...

From Kathleen Ball USA Today and Amazon Kindle All-Star Author A Cowboy Guarded by Pain. A Woman Seeking a Fresh Start. A Love They Never Saw Coming. Jonas Barnes has seen more than his fair share of heartache. A rugged rancher scarred by his Army service, he’s learned to trust his horses and rescue animals far more than people. When a misunderstanding with the new owner of the local restaurant sparks his temper, Jonas is quick to judge—until her sincerity makes him pause. Autumn Lavin has big dreams and a baby on the way. Starting a vegetarian eatery in a cattle-loving town is no small...

After being jilted at the altar, Scarlett Settler can't show her face in town. She becomes a mail-order bride to a blacksmith in Silver Falls, Oregon. She only skimmed the letters that she and her intended exchanged and was very disappointed to find he was a blacksmith always covered in soot. Dillon Stahl built a huge house and now he wants to fill it with a wife and children. When his friend Smitty Settler writes to him about his daughter, Scarlett, he's intrigued and proposes. He expected a sweet biddable wife that he can build a life with. Instead he ends up with an opinionated woman who does not know the word compromise.

Callie Daniels' mother has one dying wish. She wants neighboring rancher, Garrett O'Neill, to marry her 17-year-old daughter. It's not supposed to be a conventional marriage. Garrett O'Neill would keep Callie's ranch safe, and Callie would go away to college. Four years later, Callie comes home with stars in her eyes and happily ever after in her heart. She plans to make their marriage real until she finds the new housekeeper, Sylvie, in Garrett's arms.

Banned from the wagon train, Samantha Foley wanders through the Colorado Mountains. An early winter storms arrives leaving her at its frozen mercy. Ruggedly handsome mountain man Patrick McCrery comes to her rescue. Patrick, half white and half Indian, he fits in neither world. He lives a solitary life as a trapper. He certainly does not want to get involved with the beautiful Samantha Foley.

Sonia Wist was just a young girl when the lecherous Peddler promised to marry her. He left town and took all of her life’s dreams with him; leaving her with child. Her enraged parents buy her a husband who is an abusive drunk and his father is even worse. Two years later, Sonia is a widow with a son. She has nowhere to go and she’s broke. She happens upon Juan Settler’s cabin and upon finding it empty, she hides there for a few days. Juan Settler is a one of the best horse wranglers around. He has a gift for training wild horses.

Lee Ann Simpson left the Big M Ranch for the bright lights of San Antonio but now she’s back disillusioned by the underhanded tactics of her boss. Handsome Rancher Gunther Marlboro washed his hands of Lee Ann the day she left him behind but now she’s back looking defeated by the world. Can Gunther show Lee Ann how to trust again and most importantly how to love again?

Everything in Annie Douglas' life has taught her that men can't be trusted. Although Burke is big, strong, and not seemingly gentle, Annie feels drawn to the handsome Texas cowboy. Upon discovering Burke's advertisement for a wife, Annie shyly asks if he might consider her. Burke Dawson wants children; unfortunately, that also includes a wife. His first wife was a citified hellcat who stole half of his ranch. Now Burke's determined to find an honest country girl with no expectations of love.

The last thing cowboy Colt O’Malley needs is another busybody intent on curing him of his grief. Deeply bitter, Colt finds it almost impossible honoring his brother’s last act of kindness. Spring Reed grew up in the foster care system and when she finally ages out, she relies on her protector and friend, Billy Jack to help them make a life together. To her horror, Billy becomes an abusive bully. Her rescuer arrives in the form of a coffee drinking, hard studying college student, Caleb O’Malley.