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Daisy has been a widow for awhile now and decides to answer a mail order bride advertisement which brings her to Wyoming. Once there, she meets John...John is a former Sheriff in the area who now wants a quiet life on the ranch. Daisy has some expertise in farming and together they begin to turn the ranch around. Brought together by different wants, will Daisy and John find love or will their attempt to meet their individual needs be met with failure?

Can these life-long enemies set aside their differences for the sake of a little girl and her horse?Cormac Henderson is shocked when he discovered his friend from college has willed him half-interest in a high-dollar roping horse...and his daughter. But then he finds out that the woman who has hated him since high school is the person he's supposed to be sharing custody of both with. How could one piece of information twist up his life so fast?Brooklyn Lepley is content baking and ranching with her sisters. Going to farmers markets and doing chores on their ranch. Her main goal in life is to stay away from Cormac Henderson, who humiliated her in high school and never showed a bit of remorse for it. Avoiding him is not the easiest thing to do in a small town like Sweet Water, especially since they've been tapped to man the kissing booth together for the summer festival. It becomes impossible when she is informed Cormac and she have inherited half-interest of a horse...and a little girl.They have to work together for the good of the little girl, and as they do, they find that maybe the past doesn't have to define the future.Can these two enemies find forgiveness and possibly even fall in love?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Enemy:¿¿¿¿¿ "This third book in the series is delightful: you'll laugh, even if you'll suffer along with some characters, you'll enjoy the romance and, as usual in every Jessie Gussman's book, you'll have free counselling!" - Soleil¿¿¿¿¿ "What an awesome story!" - MaryEllen¿¿¿¿¿ "I love reading Jessie Gussman's books because they always challenge me." - Desiree¿¿¿¿¿ "This book is such a blessing to read. My only regret is that I didn't want this book to end!" - Connie¿¿¿¿¿ "Jessie is a writer or a psychologist? She has the ability to make you see yourself, what is inside your heart. This book makes you think if what you're doing is what you want to really live." - Maria¿¿¿¿¿ "Such great life advice, inspirational. Definitely recommend." - SharonBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

When Teagan Lepley is asked to cat-sit by a kindly lady in town, she wasn't expecting the neighbor to be so "friendly." So she asks her best friend to hang out with her so she can honestly say she's busy. What she wasn't expecting was the entire town to think that there is - finally - something more going on between her and her best friend. Something more than the great friendship they've always had.Deuce Zimmerman is happy to hang out with Teagan. There's never been anyone else whose company he's enjoyed more. But when she disappears, he panics, and it's possible he might, for the first time, be tempted to cross the bonds of friendship into something more.Will one housesitting assignment bring these two best friends together? Or will it ruin their friendship forever?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Best Friend:¿¿¿¿¿ "Pretty sure this is the most I've laughed while reading!!" - Sandy¿¿¿¿¿ "Reasons I enjoyed this book: Whimsical Inspirational Witty Unpredictable Romantic Easy-to-read Happily Ever After Wonderful characters Page-turner Original Realistic Entertaining" - Janna¿¿¿¿¿ "Another humorous romance, filled with advice for living like Jesus in the good and the bad times." - Jeannette¿¿¿¿¿ "I would definitely recommend reading this book. I didn't want to put it down, but thought I better get some sleep or I would be very sleepy at work!" - Terry¿¿¿¿¿ "Another great book by Jessie Gussman. I find it incredibly relaxing to read her stories. And I love this story of friends to more. Perfect for those who love reading Christian romance fiction." - LindaBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Former firefighter Hines Cannon saved a life. But in the process, he lost his own.Hines Cannon, a recluse haunted by the scars of his heroic sacrifice, never expected to find love in the rural North Dakota town of Sweet Water.But when a freak accident leaves him helpless, Eliza Walton, the woman he once saved, becomes his lifeline. As they spend time together, secrets unravel and barriers crumble.Will the scars that bind them ultimately lead to a love that transcends physical appearances and ignites the flame of true belonging?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

After losing her husband in the line of duty, Annie Brooks moves in with her mother in Sweet Water, North Dakota with her two small children to try to put the pieces of her life back together.Hired to book clients for the Dude ranch her husband's best friends started, Annie is completely uninterested in any type of relationship. In fact, she's finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning, let alone care what she looks like. She's heading toward depression and is holding it together - barely - for the sake of her kids.Zeke hates seeing the pretty, young widow of one of his Air Force buddies struggling so hard, but he doesn't know what to do about it. Until the matchmakers of Sweet Water come up with a plan.Will a roadtrip with two small children to house sit a cabin in the woods be what Annie needs? Or will they end up with more than they bargained for?¿¿¿Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

In the picturesque town of Sweet Water, two souls are intertwined in a bittersweet tale of missed chances and unfulfilled desires.Lark Stryker, a compassionate veterinarian with a heart full of hope, can't forget the man who broke her teenage heart. She has built a fulfilling life centered around caring for others. But beneath her selfless exterior lies a lingering longing for the man who shattered her heart years ago. As she tends to her animal patients and nurtures the teenage girls in her shelter, Lark wonders if God has a greater love in store for her.With each heartfelt prayer, she yearns for a lifetime companion. Will fate finally grant her the happiness she craves, or is she destined to rely solely on the Lord for solace?Meanwhile, Jeb Malone, a man of unwavering integrity, carries the weight of his past decisions, trapped in a loveless marriage. He made a promise, then he made a vow. Being a man of his word caused him to sacrifice the one thing he loved. A man's integrity is a cold bedfellow. Will he ever have the desire of his heart?As their paths converge once again, will fate give them a second chance at love or forever keep them apart?¿¿¿Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Merrit and Sorrel Hines have been trying to find a husband for their mom because they want a dad. Their mom says to be patient, but at the rate she's going - always more concerned with what is happening at her diner than in looking for a husband - they'll be grown and out of the house until she gets around to finding someone.So, they take matters into their own hands. If their mom is so into food, they'll concoct a dish that will make the first man who tastes it ask her to marry him.Except it doesn't work.Elias Stone intended to make a career out of the Air Force. But a secret that he was sworn not to tell caused him to be dishonorably discharged. Reeling from the unexpected turn, and betrayed by the one person he'd always thought would stand by him, he follows his crew to Sweet Briar Ranch in Sweet Water, North Dakota, where two cute little girls mark him as the man who needs to marry their mom. Unfortunately, marrying is the farthest thing from his mind.Jane Hines knows her daughters are up to no good. She was married once, and has no desire to walk the aisle again. But a handsome stranger, a rumor of a love potion and a chicken recipe that could put her little restaurant on the map just might change her mind.Can a bite of chicken, a little nudge by the town and a lot of trust create a family?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Charlotte "Charly" Thompson kehrt acht Jahre nachdem sie die Florida Keys verlassen hat, zurück nach Stock Island, um ihre Großeltern im Familienbetrieb zu unterstützen. Kaum angekommen, bedroht ein herannahender Hurrikan die Inseln. Charly muss nicht nur die abgebrochenen Brücken zu ihrem Vater, sondern auch Schutzmauern gegen die Naturgewalten errichten. Als wäre das nicht genug, kehrt Charlys Ex Parker Stone zurück in ihr Leben und Cooper Franklin, ein geheimnisvoller Fremder, strandet im Fischereihafen von Stock Island.Cooper auf der Flucht vor einem NFL-Skandal, den er ins Rollen gebracht hat, und seiner Vergangenheit trifft auf Charly - zwischen den beiden entfacht ein Sturm der Gefühle, der sie beide in seinen Bann zieht. Gemeinsam müssen sie den Hurrikan überstehen, der nicht nur die Insel, sondern auch ihre Herzen auf die Probe stellt."Hurrikan - Liebe wie ein Wirbelsturm" ist eine fesselnde Geschichte über Vergebung, das Finden von Wegen durch die Dunkelheit der Vergangenheit und die unerwartete Kraft der Liebe, die wie ein Wirbelsturm alles mit sich reißt. Tauche ein in die Gefahren der Natur und die zarten Bande zweier Seelen, die im Auge des Sturms ihre eigene Wahrheit finden.

Everyday heroes who find the courage to believe in extraordinary love.Two years after the devastations of war left their mark on a country torn apart, Wesley Davenport, a former soldier haunted by his experiences on the battlefield crosses paths with Leah Tennyson, a teacher who helps him heal his emotional wounds-and discovers unexpected love in the most unlikely place.The Trail to Crooked Creek, a novella, is a tale of resilience, compassion, and the triumph of the human spirit set in the breathtaking and sometimes unforgiving landscape of post-Civil War Montana Territory.¿¿¿Also Available:The Women of Crooked CreekChristmas in Crooked Creek

In the heart of Texas, where the sunsets paint the sky with fiery passion, a rugged ranch foreman and a courageous veterinary technician find themselves entwined in a tale of second chances, faith, and unyielding love-even in the face of danger.Garth Ahlstrom, a widower and the foreman at Three Rivers Ranch, is haunted by the memory of Juliette Thompson, the woman who once stole his heart only to break-up with him without telling him why. Desperate for answers, he seeks her out, praying for a chance to rekindle their lost romance.Juliette, hiding from her abusive past, can't allow herself to trust again, especially not Garth, who was once linked to the very man she fears. But as fate draws them back together, Juliette is forced to confront her demons and face the truth when her work as a veterinary technician leads her straight back to Three Rivers Ranch...and Garth.As they tend to the sick cattle under the blazing Texas sky, their hearts begin to mend, and Juliette bravely reveals her darkest secrets. Garth is determined to protect her at all costs, but only their faith and love can save them from the shadows of the past.Can these two wounded souls discover that love and redemption are within reach, but if only they dare to take the leap of faith...together?

A shy cowboy, a single mother, and their journey out of the friend zone.Tom Lovell, a fifth-generation cowboy raised by a single dad, knows ranching like the back of his hand. At Three Rivers Ranch, he watches his fellow cowboys get married one by one, but he's not sure he's the marrying type. His mother's abandonment when he was a child has left him wary of women and content with his life as a cowboy.Rose Reyes, a single mother to her daughter Mari, who has Autism, has been raising her daughter alone for seven years. Despite Mari's improvements through equine therapy, Rose struggles with loneliness, exhaustion, and the desire for adult companionship-and she's always found a friend in Tom.One day, Tom and Rose find themselves alone in the kitchen, where Rose confesses her feelings of being out of control and her need for a break. Tom, without judgment, offers to help her with her leaking kitchen sink and overgrown lawn. As they spend more time together, Tom realizes that his friendship with Rose could grow into something more-if he can get out of his own way.Tom also must navigate his confusing feelings about where he should be-Three Rivers or back home in Montana?-as his relationship with Rose heats up. And she always has to consider her daughter in every decision she makes.Tom and Rose will need faith, patience, and love to navigate the road out of the friend zone and toward where they're supposed to be without risking Mari's well-being in the process. Can they face the challenges of single parenthood, past traumas, and societal expectations to build a life together? Or will their leap of faith leave them all broken-hearted?

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.

A sweet and sexy story about second chances ... and the love of a lifetime.For as long as she can remember, Montana Hart has planned on marrying Sawyer Nelson. But things are over between them-for good this time-and she's finally ready to build her own, completely separate life.Sawyer has never felt quite good enough for Montana, but starting his own cattle ranch might be just what he needs to prove to himself that he's enough.When Sawyer and Montana realize they've bought property in the same subdivision-the one their best friend Trace Walker is completely against-they're forced together again ... as future neighbors and as the keepers of a secret that could change their lives forever.The more they do together, the more it seems they want the same things. But with everything that's happened between them, are their lives meant to run parallel, or to intersect?

Phillip, the youngest Whitaker son, is in need of a wife, and Aunt Isobel is more than happy to help him find one in Black Butte. He prefers Appaloosa fillies until he meets his Aunt's boarder, Lulu, but will he come to realize that a second boarder, Susan, is learning how to be his perfect partner?

An heiress on the runA deputy honoring his cousin's dying wishAnd a journal that holds untold secrets From the moment Claire Foggarty stepped foot on Bingarli soil, she knew it was a mistake. Clutching nothing more than her grandmother's journal, she felt trepidation at her upcoming wedding to a man she knew only by his one letter. Her dire situation left her with no choice except to marry him, but Claire's first instinct was to run. It was Deputy Brody Wilson's duty to inform his cousin's bride-to-be. Not only was her groom dead, but Brody had promised to marry her in his place. Unravelling the mystery that had forced Claire to flee her home was another thing altogether. Will they discover the secrets her grandmother's journal holds, or will they lose their lives in the process? Amidst all the chaos, will their true feelings for each other surface?

"Teddy Andersen doesn't have a plan. She's never needed one before. She's always been more of a go with the flow type of girl, but for some reason, the flow doesn't seem to be going her way this time. Her favorite vintage suede jacket has a hole in it, her sewing machine is broken, and her best friend just got engaged. Suddenly, everything feels like it's starting to change. Teddy's used to being a leader, but now she feels like she's getting left behind, wondering if life in the small town she loves is enough for her anymore. Gus Ryder has a lot on his plate. He doesn't know what's harder: taking care of his family's 8,000 acre ranch, or parenting his spunky six-year-old daughter, who is staying with him for the summer. Gus has always been the dependable one, but when his workload starts to overwhelm him, he has to admit that he can't manage everything on his own. He needs help. His little sister's best friend, the woman he can't stand, is not who he had in mind. But when no one else can step in, Teddy's the only option he's got. Teddy decides to use the summer to try and figure out what she wants out of life. Gus, on the other hand, starts to worry that he'll never find what he needs. Tempers flare, tension builds, and for the first time ever, Gus and Teddy start to see each other in a different light. As new feelings start to simmer below the surface, they must decide whether or not to act on them. Can they keep things cool? Or will both of them get burned?"--

Alta Belle's ward, Ellen O'Conner, is attending the brand new University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.A schoolgirl crush on the new doctor in Black Butte keeps her from seeing that her best friend and companion, Joaquim really loves her.Will she choose the romance and excitement of a life in medicine? Or real life with Joaquim, surrounded by his huge and loving Hispanic family?

Set in the Wyoming and Colorado territories of the 1880s, Mountain Ranch is the epic story of three families who carved a place on the American frontier. Changes have come to Twin Peaks Ranch and to the families that call the ranch their home. Kade Welles and his stepson, Jake, have challenges they never imagined. The shifts in Kade's life bring more complications than he expects as he approaches age sixty.The young men of the ranch are beginning to take over some of the leadership roles, and Kade is willing to let them do just that. When tragedy strikes, Kade needs to find his own path to a normal life.For Jake, the challenges of being a mixed-blood Ute and facing prejudice off the ranch is a continuing issue. As Jake takes on a leadership role on the ranch, the obstacles he must deal with range from family matters to wolf packs and outlaws.¿Finally, James, a distant cousin of Jake, at eighteen, is taking on more responsibility and growing into a man. How James rises to the trials he encounters in the red-light district of Laramie and on the Wyoming prairie is the tribute to his upbringing and to the men and women of Twin Peaks Ranch who have guided him along the way.

"You're my wildest love, my wildest dreams and my wildest forever."Neighboring ranches, stolen glances and secret kisses under the stars.Theirs was the perfect love story, until it wasn't.Broken promises, mistakes and heartache pushed them apart.Aspen needed a new dream, and that was getting out of Lovelock Bay. She never expected she would return with her fast car, her laptop, her dog and the designer clothes on her back after her fiancé broke off their engagement.Her world turned upside down, she goes to the only place she knows will welcome her with open arms. But not everybody is happy to see her return. Riggs Rivera had one great love and once she left, he never recovered. He never expected his best friend's little sister to return home to Lovelock Bay.But now his dream girl is back. Can he forgive her for breaking his heart into pieces all of them years ago when she sped down the dusty driveway and out of their small town, or is it just a little too late?

This cowboy's lying to himself.To the folks in Wagon Train, Montana, adopted son Lucky McLintock fits right in with his Rowdy Ranch family. He's mannerly, honorable and rides a flashy horse named Silver. But his mother died in childbirth without giving her real name and his father is unknown. In his heart, Lucky's a rootless saddle tramp, unworthy to be a McLintock and undeserving of love.Oksana Jones sees Lucky as a McLintock. She looks past his protective armor to his generous soul and falls hard for the sexy-as-hell cowboy. But her job working for him at Wagon Train's Western-themed bookshop will end in a few months when she earns her degree. Then Mother Nature steps in, stranding them at the shop during a blizzard. Even though Oksana has no future with Lucky, she settles for one night in his arms.Will one night create a bittersweet memory...or will it change everything?Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch.ROWDY RANCHThe books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order.Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess)Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall)Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella)Rocking the Cowboy's Christmas (Bret & Molly)Roping the Cowboy's Heart (Clint & Tyra)Tempting the Cowboy's Sister (Dallas & Angie)Craving the Cowboy's Kiss (Gil & Faye)Heating Up the Cowboy's Christmas (Andy & Desiree)Wrangling the Cowboy's Dreams (Lucky & Oksana)

Jade, needing an escape from her life, Jade follows her best friend for a new job- and just so happens to run into the boy who used to work for her dad. Logan.Logan met Jade at her first job. And despite his attraction to her, he kept his distance after all her father owns the company he works for, and he wants to keep his job. But now, it's been years and when he runs into her... he can't deny the connection is still there. Especially now that they are both single.But just because they are both single doesn't mean things aren't complicated anymore. Like when Logan's ex shows up, when Jade starts working with Logan again, and when Jade's father thinks about buying the company Logan works for.

Minnie Smith grew up an only child in Portland, Maine. As the Blacksmith's daughter, she excelled at being her father's apprentice. But when a rumored treasure leads to her father's death and her being thrown into the streets by unscrupulous men, she has no choice but to seek safety in the West. Traveling with a group of mail order brides who dislike her, and no groom at the end of her journey, will she find safety or ridicule?Samuel Knight came to the brand new town of Gunther City, Oklahoma to build a life for himself during the Land Run. As the town's only blacksmith, he's done very well until one heroic act puts his career in jeopardy and him in a wheelchair. With one look at the tall woman no groom has claimed, he is eager to heal and make her his own.When the work of his shop gets done in secret while he heals, everyone wants to know the answer to one question- Who's doing the job of the blacksmith? Will Samuel accept a bride who wants to do "men's" work? Will Minnie's secret ruin their relationship before it even begins? Will she be able to see justice done in her father's death? Just what is to become of the beautiful but determined Blacksmith's Daughter?

Alberte er mor til to livlige teenagedrenge, og snart kan hun og hendes mand fejre kobberbryllup. Umiddelbart har hun det hele. Det er også sådan, hendes omgangskreds opfatter det, men under overfladen ulmer en uro, som bliver stadig sværere at ignorere.Hendes halvsøster overtaler hende til, at de skal tage et faldskærmsudspring sammen. I frit fald mod jorden mærker Alberte ikke det mindste, og det står klart, at hun er nødt til at gøre noget drastisk for at få sit liv tilbage på sporet.Alberte forlader sin mand, pakker sit liv sammen og køber et hus på øen Blisholt. Det trænger til en kærlig overhaling, og hurtigt opdager hun, at det også gemmer på hemmeligheder fra fortiden. Den tidligere ejer er død, men han efterlader sig en forpjusket hund, stridigheder med de fleste af naboerne og et aflåst skrivebord. Brik for brik samler hun puslespillet om den bistre mands kærlighedshistorie, og samtidig finder hun lysten til at begynde sin egen.Solospring er en hjertevarm fortælling om kærlighed, fornyelse og håb for fremtiden.

Falling for my grumpy boss and roommate was never in the plan.I'm two months away from making my goals a reality and I won't let Dash Hunter stand in my way. Even if he is my boss, my now housemate and the very person I need to help me.He might be grumpy, but it should be easy to share this home. The elusive cowboy is up all night and sleeps most days. But the longer I live with him, I discover this lone wolf lives in the darkness for a reason. He holds a painful grudge in his heart he doesn't want exposed by the daylight.Dash has just two rules for living together.Don't go in his room.Don't ask questions.But his tortured green eyes and the surprisingly tender soul behind them have me wanting to break both.

Missouri, 1846: In the frontier town of Independence the sound of a gunshot shatters the night. As the pistol drops from her hand and clatters to the ground, Grace knows she has no choice but to leave. Now.

Ex-Marine Heath Manning just lost his dad and his family's ranch, and he's got the chip on his shoulder to prove it... until a shy, younger woman falls into his arms. Curvy Adeline Croup just received a surprise inheritance that includes a ranch she has no clue how to run... and a gruff cowboy who makes her blush. When a marriage of convenience could solve all of their problems, how can Heath resist protecting Addie by making her his wife? Welcome to Guardian Valley, Montana where rugged, protective heroes will do anything to win the curvy women who steal their hearts!

Leanne DuBois, also known as "The Virgin Madam" is itching to remove the 'Virgin' from her status. However, fate doesn't want to let her.After a year of near-courting Tommy Young, they have yet to do more than snuggle and joke. Leanne is ready to put an end to their non-status.Tommy would like nothing more than to seal the deal, but Leanne's lifetime of celibacy and all the anticipation it provides makes him hesitate to go all the way. A business trip to pick up new whores in Heber City affords them the chance to be alone without the eyes of their families on them. Trouble arises instead in the form of two white children raised by Ute Indians. When the pair are mistreated, Leanne wants to step in, but is it safe? Or will she put them all in danger?