Bøger af Heidi Vanlandingham

A historical western family saga filled with desperation, turmoil, and love. Lucie: Bride of TennesseeTaking a bride for the sake of his daughter, he discovers a second chance at love.To provide for herself and her younger brother, Lucie Croft accepts a mail-order bride contract in Chattanooga. Fate, however, has other things in store for her when her intended groom dies before her arrival. Desperate and homeless, Lucie and her brother are taken to the local hotel owned by Sebastian McCord. Overwhelmed as a single father and intrigued by Lucie, Sebastian agrees to marry her. Will the couple create a loving family or does fate have yet another turn in the road? The Gambler's Mail-Order BrideHis dangerous past can't stop him from loving her…Stella McCord just wants to make a new start in life as a mail-order bride, but her new start turns out to be a crumbling hotel and a suspicious fiancé. When Travis Stone wins an old, rundown hotel in a card game, he hopes to escape his lawless past. All he needs is a trusted manager to help him run the business and decides a mail-order wife is his best option. The Bookseller's Mail-Order BrideShe never wanted to be a bride. He wants a family to love.Hailey Jefferson doesn't want a husband. Needing to escape her mother's reputation, she decides to become a mail-order bride…but only on her terms. Giving her husband, Alex Croft, a trial marriage seems like the perfect plan until she realizes he wants more. Can she up and leave him, knowing it could break his heart, or will she stay and make his dreams come true?

Book 1: Trail of HopeImprisoned, Sophia Deveraux needs the protection of Choctaw lighthorseman Clay Jefferson if she is to survive the long journey to Indian Territory. With the murder of his family, Clay has only had vengeance on his mind. Will his vow of revenge harden his heart toward the needs of the beautiful woman, or will her innocence ease his grief and set him on a new path? Book 2: Trail of CourageAfter the loss of his home and dreams of settling down, US Cavalry officer Bryan MacConnell heads west to start over. Marauding Indians and wild weather change his course of action when he is suddenly thrown into the company of Megan Floyd, a woman in search of the truth about the disappearance of her brother. Will their luckless pasts help fill each other's loneliness or will the difficult land forever end their dreams of family and love?

Four friends find love when the magic of Christmas shows them the way. Music and Moonlight:Orphan Jillian Simpson loves Christmas, but she loves childhood friend, Graham Rogers, more. When he returns from college and doesn't seem to notice her at all, she wonders if he'll ever see the woman she's become. Although Graham returns to Saint Charles, Missouri to begin his career as an attorney and with intentions to declare his love to Jillian, everything falls apart when his job offer is withdrawn before he's even started. Will the magic of Christmas be strong enough to bring these two together again? Sleighbells and SnowflakesRailroad heiress Isabelle Baker dreams of becoming a mother and building a loving family but dreads the marriage of convenience her parents are pressuring her into accepting. Attorney Phillip Dobson has reluctantly accepted a position in the family law firm, but when his drive to help those in need clashes with his father's social bias, his job and new relationship with Isabelle are threatened. Will the scales of justice weigh in favor of losing his position or losing his heart? Angels and IvyLosing her parents at Christmas makes the season a difficult time for Grace Shepherd, but with her friends finding love, her heart aches for a family of her own. Born into wealth and privilege, Douglas Campbell longs to create a meaningful life. Can a woman afraid to love find the courage to love a man willing to prove his worth? Nutcrackers and SugarplumsAfter losing her family in the war, Alicia Price throws everything she has into her bakery, Sugarplums. When she becomes overwhelmed with Christmas orders, she discovers a kindred spirit in war veteran Gideon Sinclair and accepts his offer of help. Can the joy of the season and encouragement of their friends help Alicia and Gideon discover a new beginning together?

Living cursed only makes life more precious.Cursed into a werewolf's body, Émilien Elasalor longs for a cure that will return him to his proper Elven form so he can win back the love of his wife, Hel. But knowing what an impossibility that is, he throws himself into his brother and sister-in-law's disappearance, vowing to stop at nothing to find them.Hel is regarded as the ice queen, but underneath that cold exterior is a heart that beats for the daughter she was forced to leave behind-and for the Elf who stole a slice of her soul so long ago. When the dead start disappearing from her realm, she and Émilien are thrust together to discover who is behind this new threat, making the bone-chilling discovery that more is at stake than their hearts-the life of their only daughter.Can they forge a truce long enough to save her-and the whole of the Nine Worlds-or will their pasts destroy their future?Curse of the Elf Lord is the second novel in the Kingdom of the Elf Lords series and continues the fantastical saga of Midgard and the Nine Worlds. If you like page-turning action and magic-filled pages topped off with a bit of romance, then you will enjoy Heidi Vanlandingham's unputdownable romantic fantasy thriller.

In the shadows of war, their destinies collide. Will their hearts survive the ultimate battle? Caroline Grayson, a fierce member of the French Resistance, wields a secret power that lets her glimpse the horrors of war before they unfold. When an American soldier appears behind enemy lines, she faces an impossible choice: risk everything to save him or remain focused on her mission to free those trapped in the grip of Nazi terror.Stuart Williams never expected to rely on more than just his training. On the front lines against the relentless Nazi war machine, he meets an enigmatic Resistance fighter whose courage and mystery draw him in. As danger closes in, Stuart must decide whether his duty lies with his country or the woman who could be his salvation-or his undoing.As magic and fate intertwine, can love find its way in a world torn apart by war? Or will the brutal reality of the battlefield tear them asunder?Step into the heart of history and let the passion, peril, and power of Heart of the Soldier captivate your soul. Grab your copy today and journey into a tale where love fights to survive the deadliest of wars.

In the rugged heartlands of the Wild West, two souls seeking redemption collide in a twist of fate and fortune.Haunted by a spirited past, Stella McCord yearns for a fresh beginning and finds hope in becoming a mail-order bride. Eager for a life of love and normalcy, she steps into the dusty streets of a forgotten town, only to be met with a shabby hotel and a fiancé shrouded in mystery.Travis Stone, a man with a history as wild as the West, stakes his future on a dilapidated hotel won in a daring game of chance. Desperate to leave his outlaw days behind, he gambles on the idea that a wife could be the key to turning his fortunes around, offering stability and trust where there was none. But the future is bleak and the path ahead is uncertain.As Stella and Travis navigate their tentative union, shadows of the past loom large. When an old acquaintance of Travis surfaces, threatening to unravel their delicate arrangement, they must confront their demons. Will their marriage be a sanctuary for two lost souls, filled with love and trust, or will the ghosts of their former lives tear them apart?The Gambler's Mail-Order Bride is a tale of second chances and the redemptive power of love. Dive into this gripping story of passion, peril, and the pursuit of a new beginning.Buy your copy today and join Stella and Travis on their journey to forge a future amidst the echoes of their pasts.

In the rugged mining town of Creede, Colorado, two souls burdened by secrets and pasts find themselves on a path toward redemption and the fragile hope of a new life together.Anthony Trevain, a man desperate to escape the shadow of his outlaw days, seeks to forge a new beginning as he takes on the responsibility of raising his young sister. He places an ad for a mail-order bride to create a stable home, vowing to keep his criminal history buried deep. But when a figure from his past resurfaces, offering a job that could drag him back into the underworld, Anthony is forced to make a risky choice-one that could shatter the life he's trying to build.Rebecca Townsend, fleeing the suffocating constraints of her society-driven mother, leaves Baltimore behind in search of freedom and a fresh start. Arriving in Creede, she quickly realizes the life she imagined is far different from the reality she faces. As she begins to care for her guarded husband, Rebecca struggles to break through the emotional barriers Anthony has erected, sensing that the shadows of his past threaten their fragile future.As mysterious incidents plague their town, Rebecca and Anthony must confront the dangers that lurk in the shadows. Can they uncover the truth behind the threats before their newfound family is torn apart, or will the secrets they keep drive them back into the darkness?The Woodworker's Mail-Order Bride is a gripping tale of love, redemption, and the battle between the past and the future. Join Anthony and Rebecca in this thrilling fourth installment of the Mail-Order Brides of the Southwest series, where intrigue and romance intertwine in the heart of the Old West.

In the quaint Appalachian town of Chattanooga, two strangers find themselves at a crossroads where love may be their only salvation.Lucie Croft, desperate to care for her younger brother, accepts a mail-order bride contract, hoping for a fresh start. But when she arrives to find her intended groom dead, her future hangs in the balance. Homeless and uncertain, Lucie turns to Sebastian McCord, a widowed hotel owner struggling to raise his spirited young daughter alone.Sebastian, hardened by loss and overwhelmed by responsibility, never imagined needing a wife again-but Lucie's kindness and resilience awaken feelings he thought long buried. Pressured by his well-meaning mother to take Lucie as his bride, he reluctantly agrees. Yet, opening himself up again may prove to be his greatest challenge of all.As their lives become intertwined, both must decide whether love is worth the risk. Can they let go of their pasts and build the family they've always dreamed of, or will fate conspire to keep them apart?Lucie: Bride of Tennessee is the unputdownable prequel historical western romance novel in the Mail-Order Brides of the Southwest series. If you like brides who need rescuing, a tarnished "white knight," and an adventure that twists and turns, then pick up your copy today!

She wants acceptance. He needs absolution. Can their hearts find solace in each other or will his past sins keep them apart? Creek-Seminole Indian, Summer West just wants to become a teacher, but it's not easy to overcome the prejudices of white settlers. When Summer is attacked during the Oklahoma land rush melee, a handsome Potawatomie outlaw rescues her from danger. On the run from the law and a gang of bandits he conned out of their loot, Wild Eagle confronts a past haunted by mistakes and poor decisions. Determined to reclaim his honorable heritage, he vows to make things right. Inspired by Summer's strength and character, he must succeed in order to earn the young woman's love and trust. Summer finds sanctuary in Wild Eagle's embrace, but when the outlaw's past transgressions come to light, their new life together is threatened. Can he repair his past enough to keep her love?

She pines for her long-lost brother. He yearns for a family and home of his own. Will the dangerous new frontier end their dreams of family and love? Megan Floyd needs resolution before she can think about moving on with her life. Needing answers regarding the fate of her brother after her parent's murder, she joins an eastbound wagon train, but nothing goes as planned when they are attacked by marauding Comanche. Retired U.S. Cavalry officer Bryan MacConnell just wants a family of his own. When his home is destroyed, he decides to start fresh by heading west. With his grandfather in tow, they stumble upon what is left of an Indian attack and the remaining survivors. Will the harsh frontier and wild weather tear them apart or will the hope of love and family keep Bryan and Megan together?

A Night Witch battles for a second chance. A Resistance Soldier fights for humanity. Can they change the course of war? Natalya Volkov's dream is to fly, but when she's killed in a plane crash defending Mother Russia, the Norse goddess Freyja gives her a second chance at life--for a price. For immortality, she must hunt down the most powerful man in Europe or give up the man she loves. Romani-Jew, Mikhail Abramovich has known hardship. He escaped a Nazi camp, became a Resistance soldier, and the love of his life died in his arms. Yet, when Natalya miraculously returns to life; he is plunged into a world that is no longer black and white. Is the hunt for Hitler and immortality worth giving up everything they have ever known and loved? Night Witch Reborn: Natalya is the first novel in the electrifying Flight of the Night Witches series. If you like meddling goddesses and tension-filled plots effortlessly blended with humor and romance, then you will like Heidi Vanlandingham's unputdownable WWII paranormal historical thriller. Buy Night Witch Reborn: Natalya now and discover war-torn Russia, battle against evil, and triumph with love!

In a world teetering on the edge of destruction, one woman's journey of self-discovery collides with a dark elf's fight for justice.Raisa Sorokin, a Russian Night Witch, grew up on her grandmother's Norse tales of valor and glory, never suspecting that those legends were real. But when her plane crashes, Raisa is thrust into a new reality, forced to reconcile her past with the man who saved her life.Ailuin Vakas, a dark elf bound to Óðinn's will, has been fueling Hitler's war machine against his better judgment. When he shares his life force to save Raisa, the path they must walk together becomes perilous as they face an ancient evil infiltrating the Nazi ranks.As the Nazi war machine continues its relentless march, Raisa and Ailuin are confronted with an impossible choice: stop Hitler and his Third Reich or protect those they love-and themselves-from the darkness threatening to consume them.The Warrior Queen: Raisa is the third thrilling installment in the Flight of the Night Witches series. With its captivating blend of myth, romance, and high-stakes action, this WWII fantasy historical thriller promises a journey you won't soon forget.

A Russian Night Witch has a life-or-death choice to make. A German driven by vengeance. Working together, can they defeat the Third Reich? Russian-Japanese pilot Aleksandra Rybakov searches for her place in the world and finds it as a Night Witch. After a fatal crash during the Battle of Kursk, she is offered a second life with the bonus of immortality by the Norse goddesses Freyja and Idunn, but there's a catch. To defeat an army of monsters, she must find her courage and believe in herself or lose everyone she loves. German resistance fighter Jakob Matthau saw his life ripped away when his parents were thrown into a Nazi death camp. Fueled by anger and vengeance, every battle he wins is one step closer to freeing his family. When the beautiful Night Witch Aleksandra introduces him to a world filled with magic and monsters, can they win the most difficult battle of their lives or will billions die in Hitler's final solution? The Peacemaker: Aleksandra is the second novel in the electrifying Flight of the Night Witches series. If you like meddling goddesses and tension-filled plots effortlessly blended with a bit of romance, then you will like Heidi Vanlandingham's unputdownable WWII paranormal historical thriller. Buy The Peacemaker: Aleksandra now and discover war-torn Europe, battle against evil, and triumph with love!

Three People. Two unforgettable decisions. One fate. Resistance soldier Bernard Marchand would do anything to bring his family back from the dead, but in his desperation to change their fates, he alters history and nearly destroys the world. Faced with the consequences, he's horrified at what he's done-to his family, to Alva, to the world. It was never supposed to be this way. As a Huldra, Alva should have stolen her partner's life energy, draining him to the brink of death. Instead, she went against her instincts, losing her heart to Bernard as she helped him win the war against a dreaded enemy. But when he inadvertently starts the countdown to Ragnarok as he twists the chords of fate, Alva will have to ignore the fierce ache in her soul as she fights to save them once again. And that's just the beginning… Will they be able to focus long enough to save the world-and the Nine Realms-from the unknown foe intent on blocking their every move, or are they doomed to the horrific reality they unwittingly unleashed?

A Russian Night Witch searching for her place in the world. An American soldier fighting against evil. Can they combine their strengths in time to defeat Hitler? After a near-death mission and ultimately grounded from flying with her fellow Night Witches, Lilyann Volkov helps the Resistance until she can return to the skies. Uncovering vital information that could turn the tide of war for the Allies, she makes a fatal mistake and crashes again. Before the Norse goddess Freyja can find her and offer her a new life, her soul attaches itself to a handsome soldier. Charles Duquesne is an American soldier with a go-get-'em attitude and a secret. He sees spirits walking the Earth and, after a lifetime of denial, must embrace his ability and accept their help in the war effort. When he is fatally shot, Freyja forces him to accept the drink of immortality, which saves not only himself but also the beautiful Night Witch he'd just buried. No longer knowing what is reality and what is not, Lilyann and Charles embark on a quest to discover who is weaving magical chaos into the human war. Will they be able to stop the forward march of the Third Reich or is the German war machine unstoppable? The Last Night Witch: Lilyann is the fourth novel in the electrifying Flight of the Night Witches series. If you like meddling goddesses and tension-filled plots effortlessly blended with a touch of romance then you will like Heidi Vanlandingham's astonishing WWII paranormal historical thriller. Buy The Last Night Witch: Lilyann now and discover war-torn Russia, battle against evil, and triumph with love!

She wants to teach. He dreams of having a family. When outlaws attack, will their love be strong enough to protect their future?Stepping off the train, Mia Bradley, orphan and teacher, has now become a mail-order bride. She has a new home, a new Choctaw-Creek husband, and new children of her very own. Will the scars of her past ready her for the difficult life in Indian Territory?Josiah West has scars of his own. The handsome preacher must battle his demons to provide for his new family. Will his past and local outlaws destroy his plans for love, family, and happiness?The preacher and the orphan. Nothing in common but pain, loneliness, and hope. Will that be enough?Mia's Misfits is the adventure-filled 13th historical western romance novel in the Alphabet Mail-Order Brides series (and is also book 5 in The Western Trails series). If you like secrets and intrigue, endearing characters, and page-turning adventure, then you'll love Heidi Vanlandingham's exhilarating series.Buy Mia's Misfits to discover life's hardships in Indian Territory and fall in love along the way!

In the unforgiving deserts of the Southwest, two fugitives on the run must rely on each other to survive a deadly game of cat and mouse. Dallas Paxton, desperate to escape a life of forced prostitution, seizes her chance for freedom by posing as a mail-order bride. But her flight to safety is cut short when a fierce Apache war party ambushes her stagecoach. Just as she faces capture again, a mysterious and dangerous stranger comes to her rescue, offering a glimmer of hope in a world of peril. Flynn Malone, a man branded a murderer, is on the run from vigilantes eager to see him hang for a crime he didn't commit. Known as "the Apache" for his ties to the land and its people, Flynn's only aim is to stay one step ahead of those who hunt him. But Flynn's solitary journey takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with his old adversary, Geronimo, and a fiery-haired woman in desperate need of protection. As Flynn and Dallas join forces to evade their enemies, an undeniable bond forms between them. But with danger closing in from all sides, they must decide if they can truly trust each other-or if their burgeoning love will be just another casualty of their battle for survival. The Gunslinger's Mail-Order Bride is a thrilling tale of love, trust, and survival in the rugged West. Join Dallas and Flynn in this action-packed fifth installment of the Mail-Order Brides of the Southwest series, where every twist and turn tests their courage and hearts.

A Southern Belle trying to survive. An outlaw with a conscience. Standing between them is a tyrant who wants her for himself. Reformed outlaw turned Pinkerton Agent, Matthew Tate is tasked to bring to justice the one man controlling a small Utah mining town. But when the female agent posing as his wife doesn't arrive, he must scramble to find a woman to take her place while keeping his own life, both past and present, a secret. Having lost everything after the War Between the States, Catriona Stewart travels west as a mail-order bride only to discover her groom has been murdered. She agrees to pose as a stranger's bride but, when they end up legally married, she vows to discover who her new husband really is.

She's fighting for her legacy. He's running from his. Together, can they overcome their pasts or will stubbornness keep them apart?With the murder of her stepfather and the subsequent theft of her cattle, Anna Sanchez's dreams of running her family's Texas ranch have gone up in smoke. Her only hope lies in convincing an ex-soldier to help retrieve her herd from deep within Comanche Territory.Paul Daniels has seen enough fighting to last a lifetime and has his own problems to resolve. The last thing he wants is to get involved in someone else's battle when all he wants is to be left alone. Will the war veteran be able to stick to his own troubles or will he bend to the stubborn determination of the brown-eyed beauty?Trail of Secrets is the adventure-filled fourth historical western romance novel in the Western Trails series. If you like secrets and danger, fast-paced action, and strong characters, then you'll love Heidi Vanlandingham's exhilarating series.Buy your print copy of Trail of Secrets to discover life's hardships in the Wild West and fall in love along the way!