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Five sons of an English duke, all raised in the Rocky Mountains...A marriage born of duty. A love neither expected.When Enoch Balfour's eldest brother tragically dies, the weight of family responsibility falls on his shoulders. Now this Montana rancher must train for his role as the next Duke of Clarence-and marry the mail-order bride his brother sent for. Hardened by loss, Enoch has no intention of opening his heart to a stranger, but duty demands he produce an heir.Mandie Beaumont is a desperate young widow fleeing the sinister advances of her brother-in-law. After arriving in the Montana Territory to marry a man she's never met, an accident leaves her robbed of her recent memories-memories that conceal a devastating secret. When she discovers she's carrying a child conceived through betrayal and violence, Mandie fears rejection and ruin. Yet, in Enoch, she finds an unexpected protector whose fierce gentleness makes her long to trust again.Though Mandie's charm and resilience begin to thaw Enoch's guarded heart, he struggles with his fear of loss. When Mandie's past resurfaces, Enoch must risk everything to save her. If he fails, Mandie will be torn from him-and the love they've begun to embrace could be lost forever.From a USA Today bestselling author comes a royal family saga featuring a mail-order bride, amnesia, a secret baby, and an aristocratic marriage of convenience...all set in the rugged Montana Territory.Tropes/themes:*mail-order bride*amnesia*secret baby*English aristocracy*fish out of water*ready-made family*high-stakes danger*family saga*Rocky Mountain wilderness setting*frontier time period

They agreed to a practical marriageBut love never goes as planned...Raising three children alone was never part of the plan, but after losing her husband, Emma Bailey is doing the best she can. Until she discovers that she can't afford the medication her youngest child needs. Suddenly, her late husband's best friend comes to the rescue. Carter McCaw promised he'd always watch over the family and the farm. But when he proposes a marriage of convenience, Emma's not so sure. It seems like the perfect solution...until love blooms between them and complicates everything. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Triple C RanchBook 1: A Nanny for the Rancher's TwinsBook 2: A Family for the OrphansBook 3: Her Loyal CompanionBook 4: The Farmer's Marriage Bargain

Former U.S. Marshal Isaac McGraw wants nothing more than to forget his past and live in isolation on the family ranch. But his meddling family has cooked up other plans plans that include matching Isaac with a mail-order bride who has two young boys in tow. There s something about Clare Barlow that bothers Isaac more than the haunted look in her eyes and the way she s constantly glancing over her shoulder. Against his will and better judgment he finds himself drawn to Clare and her cheery disposition.When Clare s secret past and relationship to an infamous outlaw is revealed, Isaac must break free from the chains of his past to keep his new family safe This sweet historical romance is perfect for fans of the following tropes:*lawman hero *ready-made family*heroine on the run*grumpy/sunshine*redemption

"If you are looking for a good cowboy/rancher romance, look no further than the books of Jill Kemerer." --Amazon reviewerCan three little heartsbring two opposites together?As temporary guardian of his three nieces, stable manager Trent Lloyd is in desperate need of a babysitter. His only option: former classmate Gracie French, who’s back in town and determined to prove she’s a responsible, independent adult. The girls instantly adore Gracie, and after a fun-packed Easter weekend, Trent fears he’s not the only one captivated by Gracie’s charm. But he can’t forget the wild child he knew in high school. If he can trust Gracie with his nieces, can he also learn to trust her with his heart?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Wyoming LegaciesBook 1: The Cowboy's Christmas CompromiseBook 2: United by the TwinsBook 3: The Cowboy's Christmas TreasuresBook 4: The Cowboy's Easter Surprise

"If you are looking for a good cowboy/rancher romance, look no further than the books of Jill Kemerer." --Amazon reviewerCan three little heartsbring two opposites together?As temporary guardian of his three nieces, stable manager Trent Lloyd is in desperate need of a babysitter. His only option: former classmate Gracie French, who’s back in town and determined to prove she’s a responsible, independent adult. The girls instantly adore Gracie, and after a fun-packed Easter weekend, Trent fears he’s not the only one captivated by Gracie’s charm. But he can’t forget the wild child he knew in high school. If he can trust Gracie with his nieces, can he also learn to trust her with his heart?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Wyoming LegaciesBook 1: The Cowboy's Christmas CompromiseBook 2: United by the TwinsBook 3: The Cowboy's Christmas TreasuresBook 4: The Cowboy's Easter Surprise

They agreed to a practical marriageBut love never goes as planned…Raising three children alone was never part of the plan, but after losing her husband, Emma Bailey is doing the best she can. Until she discovers that she can’t afford the medication her youngest child needs. Suddenly, her late husband’s best friend comes to the rescue. Carter McCaw promised he’d always watch over the family and the farm. But when he proposes a marriage of convenience, Emma’s not so sure. It seems like the perfect solution…until love blooms between them and complicates everything. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Triple C RanchBook 1: A Nanny for the Rancher's TwinsBook 2: A Family for the OrphansBook 3: Her Loyal CompanionBook 4: The Farmer's Marriage Bargain

Fleeing the cruelty of her abusive husband, Mercy embarks on a perilous journey with her four-year-old son, seeking refuge in the company of a grieving family. Grief that is only compounded when Mercy's husband catches up to them. In the span of one moment, tranquility is crushed beneath the boot of brutality. Now, Mercy must navigate the treacherous terrain of her heart, torn between two men she's bound to by debt and duty. Micah, haunted by a love extinguished too soon and shackled by a sorrow that makes God seem distant, is gruff but protective and ignites a flame of yearning in the ash heap of her soul. Gideon, though he finds solace in his faith, bears scars of his own. His gentle friendship awakens desires she thought long buried. Join Mercy, Micah, and Gideon as they discover that amidst the dust and ashes of their pasts, the promise of a new beginning awaits those who dare to choose faith.

A Grumpy reformed outlaw who hates Christmas - A desperate woman trying to find homes for orphans before Christmas - A group of mischievous children who try to sabotage the holidays.Nick Winters wants to be left alone on the farm he just purchased. Except, a woman with four children in tow need a place to stay when they are dealt with bad news. Not only that, but Nick's Granny also moves in and stirs up some chaos in town. Can Nick get the holiday spirit back that he lost so long ago?Hope Holiday is on a mission to find four siblings a home by Christmas before returning to a new job in Philadelphia. When complications arise, she has to make some hard decisions, especially when she falls for Nick and when the children decide to become naughty elves so no one else will want them.A seriously adorable tale of finding home and family during the holiday.The Outlaws & Orphans Series is a historical western romance filled with handsome, redeemed outlaws, women with a purpose, small town life and adorable orphans you can't resist.

What would you give to be the belle of the ball?Katie Jo McAllister never considered herself a prim and fussy sort of gal. Men are more likely to ask her help in chopping down a tree than taking a turn on the dancefloor. But when Katie Jo stands up with her friend, Ciara O'Rourke, at her wedding, all gussied up, suddenly every man in miles is angling for an introduction. Even the area's most eligible bachelor, Harry Yeager, who has ignored her for months, comes calling. It's enough to give even a strong gal a case of the vapors!After being orphaned young and passed around among relatives, Harry Yeager is determined to start his own family. He has the claim, the cabin, and the income to support a wife and children. In an area with eight bachelors to every unmarried woman, finding the wife has proven problematic. But the sweet-natured Katie Jo McAllister just might be the perfect bride to rule beside him in his little frontier kingdom. When danger comes calling along with a host of suitors, Katie Jo finds herself turning to Harry for help. But can he see the heart of the woman beneath all her finery, a heart that beats for him alone? If you like warm, witty historical romances, then you'll love this frontier romance by an award-winning author."Swoony, sweet, and full of heart." -- Reading is My Superpower on The Perfect Mail-Order BrideFind your frontier Prince Charming, today.Frontier Matches: It takes a strong lady to tame the frontier and the rugged men who call it home.

Introducing Book 4 of The Outlaws & Orphans of Cooper's Ridge: The Bookworm"Sam the Book Lady" has her own story to tell. You may have read about her in the prior stories. Did you know that she was once an orphan? She left the orphanage at eighteen with some cash they allotted her and a carpet bag with her belongings and began a journey to look for the man she thinks is her father in Cooper's Ridge.Once she gets there, she doesn't want him to know who she is yet, realizing all the good he us doing and she isn't ready to reveal herself since he was recently married. So, she becomes the book lady, leasing a building and running her own book store. The only proof she has is a small piece of jewelery from her dead mother. If you haven't read THE CHRISTMAS INN, Sam was in that story.What happens when she meets up with a well-dressed man with an orphan who wants to learn to read and he doesn't think the child needs books in her life? For Sam, she has to give that child a reading education. This is her story.

Will this epic journey be their second chance or the final heartbreak? Heidi Wallace came west with secrets. When she accompanied her cartologist cousin to map terrain in the Montana Territory, she never imagined he would die from a snakebite. As she and her maid bury the body in this wild country, the last person she expects to come to their aid is the man she's no longer sure she wants to find. But now that Ben Lane is standing before her...her heart demands answers. Ben never thought he'd see Heidi again...let alone find her burying a body beneath a pile of rocks in the fierce Rocky Mountain plains. A man she claims was her husband. The last time Ben saw her, tears cascaded down her pretty cheeks as he walked away forever. He'd planned to marry her. Planned to spend his life making her happy. But to protect her life, he had to leave her behind. Now she's alone again...and once more in danger. Heidi must finish her contract to map the Marias River. When Ben insists she'll need more than a maid to keep herself alive, he determines to travel with them into the treacherous northern country. As Ben and Heidi uncover each other's secrets, the threat of the mountain wilderness may not be half as dangerous as the love that once flamed between them. From a USA Today bestselling author comes another epic journey through breathless landscapes and adventure so intense, lives will never be the same.

A treasure hunting teacher - A mysterious handsome stranger - Both searching for a long lost book for different reasons! Will the treasure bring Jennie and Mack together or tear them apart?Book #5 of the Brides of Mill RidgeAs the new teacher of Mill Ridge, Jennie Williams is secretly searching for a special book, one that will bring to light the mystery of her family legacy. Except, there is someone after the exact same thing. Will she be able to find the treasure in time?Mack Everett has always been an honorable, loyal man. Except now he has a choice to make. Does he go through with his mission or break the woman's heart that has come to mean so much to him?Mill Ridge, once a lawless town, was brought to its knees by Sheriff Nightingale and the good folks of Wichita Falls. They invested in the town to make it better for all. With new faces and more people heading west, Mill Ridge is growing by leaps and bounds. It's a place for second chances, for starting over on the Texas prairie, where life is hard but worth the struggle to live according to a man's own terms. Cyndi Raye loves bringing these fun, clean & wholesome romances to you. If you'd like a free book, go to www.cyndiraye.com fo rmore.

Welcome back to Mill Ridge for a special holiday treat!A woman hiding her beauty - An ex-ranger hiding his flaws - Can these two misfits find the spirit of Christmas this holiday or will they run in the opposite direction?Erin Steel knows the people of Mill Ridge can't stand her and she's not complaining. As the former representative from the Teachers Association, she knows moving to Mill Ridge will enable her to live her life in solitude. Hiding her beauty is one thing, but when a man with an eye patch draws her out of her shell, she is determined to avoid him at all costs.Former Texas Ranger, Captain Gray Randall, is a man of few words except when it comes to the new resident in town. Can he get past her shrewd ways to combine forces to take care of family members that need help? Or, will they both drive each other into leaving Mill Ridge for good? This story touches on the elderly and memory loss issues and how families pull together to help.

LARGE PRINT EDITION<BR>This epic journey is her last hope to find her lost brother-the only family she has left.<BR>When Lola Carson's father died, his last words spoke of a half-brother she'd never known about. And now, to claim her own inheritance and come to terms with her father's secret life, she must find this mysterious man-whose last known whereabouts are somewhere west of the wild Rocky Mountains. After hiring family friends to accompany her on the trek, she sets out for a wilderness few white women have ever seen. She doesn't expect the majestic peaks to captivate her so, nor the half-dead brave they find on one of the slopes. White Owl left his village and his broken heart behind when he set out for a fresh start. His newfound faith is the one anchor in his life. He's desperate to learn more about the God he's committed to follow and become an interpreter for the missionaries who led him to faith. But he barely starts his journey when a hunting accident nearly kills him. The woman who discovers him in the midst of his fevered delirium seems to be a gift from above. But the more White Owl learns about Lola's companions and her dangerous quest, the more he realizes his own calling is clear-to take her safely to her brother. The question is, will he have to sacrifice more than his heart to accomplish that goal? From a USA Today bestselling author comes another epic journey through breathless landscapes and adventure so intense, lives will never be the same.

She's struggled her entire life to overcome her parentage.Skye Stratton is nearly perfect. Or at least, she tries to be. She carries the Stratton name, but everyone knows her true half-breed heritage. When she completes her education and is hired as a teacher at the local school, she hopes to finally find acceptance in the town. But when most of her class elects to stay home rather than be taught by an Indian, she knows things will never change.Alan McNaughten went to Washington, D.C. to make a difference. Instead, he finds himself entrenched in political lies, manipulation, and deceit. When he finds a way to return home to Texas as an Indian Agent, he leaps at the chance. Even if he must hurt an innocent woman to secure his position.But when the lovely Miss Stratton agrees to teach for the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Alan knows he's gone too far. He'll do anything to protect her from further heartache and harm. But what will happen when she learns the truth about her position...and the truth about him?