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  Nathan Larrimore liked Cora from the moment he saw her. But then, there was a lot to like: she was beautiful, strong and self-assured. She was just the kind of woman who didn’t need a man—except that she did.

  They agreed to be partners: five thousand dollars for Nathan to act as her husband, and when all was said and done they’d live happily ever after. Separately.

  Turns out that some partnerships are easier to end than others.

  Contains mild language and sensual content within marriage.

  Her Happy Ever After

  It was only supposed to be a short visit. It turned into a love affair.

  Melanie White is in trouble. Young, unmarried, and with no resources to speak of, she’s forced to flee home and hide out with her aunt on a ranch in a western mining town. She’s just passing through on her way farther West, and it’s a good thing, too: she can’t stand the ranch owner. He’s rowdy, immature…and undeniably attractive.

  David Tanner has his life just the way he likes it: he does what he wants, when he wants, and nobody can tell him any different—least of all, his former nanny’s niece Melanie, who likes books more than people.

  But when a family emergency forces Melanie and David to work together, she discovers that there’s more to him than meets the eye. And he finds out that life as a bachelor may not be what he likes after all.

  Contains mild language and sensual content within marriage.

  Westward Hearts Series

  The Replacement Wife

  They wanted her to marry the most unpleasant man she’d ever met, but Amy had other plans.

  When her guardian announces that she’s going to be married to a man she can’t stand, Amy Chase decides to escape that fate by becoming a mail-order bride.

  Paired with a rich widower, Amy arrives in a western mining town only to find that she escaped the frying pan, but landed squarely in the fire. Now, far from everything and everyone she knew, Amy must find a way out of her engagement before she ends up penniless in the street. With the help of an unlikely ally, she soon discovers that love can be found in the most unexpected places.

  Second Chance Suitor

  Sometimes even true love needs a second chance.

  Madeline Harrison is in a heck of a bind. Her farm has failed and she’s about to lose everything, including her three year old daughter. When she looks into becoming a mail order bride, however, she finds a lifeline in a wealthy cattleman who asks for her hand. After years of hard work and scant reward, she’s ready to begin a whole new life.

  For Bill Parker, life in the Nebraska Territory is hard enough, and being single only makes things worse. The good news is that he’s found just the right woman to take as his bride. The bad news is that she’s engaged to another man. But then, nobody ever said that finding love would be easy.

  None the Richer

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  LoveBlessed

  You may also enjoy some of our titles released under the LoveBlessed imprint. LoveBlessed features stories about love, not lust; we like to think of them as titles that you wouldn’t be embarrassed to share with your mother—or your daughter!

  Each of the five stories listed below are available for sale individually, or you can save yourself a little money and buy the collection Faithful Hearts: Five Stories of Love and Faith, which bundles them all into one convenient volume. These historical romance stories will leave you yearning for the simpler, sweeter times of yesteryear. Enjoy, and help spread the word!

  Hearts Upon a Midnight Clear by Lucy Evanson

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Except at Harper Farm.

  Emily Harper had it all: a caring, devoted husband, a comfortable home, and a baby on the way. Her family’s future in the Territories looked bright indeed, until an unspeakable tragedy robbed her of her husband. Now, on Christmas Eve, she can find little reason to rejoice. As the winter tightens its grip, she’s all alone with a baby, and to top things off, her son is sick.

  Alex Sullivan only had one more visit to make before heading home for Christmas. When the young doctor finds himself snowed in at Harper Farm, however, he discovers that Emily’s son isn’t the only one who needs help. He knows how to heal the body. But will he be able to heal Emily’s spirit as well?

  Healing the Widower’s Heart by Darlene Carson

  He would do anything for Johanna. Except forget his first wife.

  Nelson Deere is a widower still haunted by his first love. After years of living alone, however, he meets Johanna and his world is turned upside-down. She’s lovely, smart, and kind—in other words, just the type of woman he needs. But is he ready for a new love, when he can still feel the old one?

  When Johanna looks at Nelson, she doesn’t just see a good man. She sees a man who needs her help. She knows that her love could make him whole again, but almost as soon as they’re married, his guilt starts driving a wedge between them. How can she mend her husband’s heart when he won’t let her love him?

  A Fallen Woman Finds Grace by Darlene Carson

  Against all odds, a fallen woman finds true love—until her past comes calling.

  Rita is on the run. After escaping from an Omaha bordello, where she’d been held captive for months, Rita takes refuge in a hotel with her captors hot on her trail. The only thing that saves her from being returned to her former life is rancher Joe Marks, who steps out of his room and into her life.

  When Joe sees a woman in trouble, he helps out. In this case, it got him more than he bargained for, since Rita needs more than just some momentary assistance. He gives her shelter on his ranch, and soon he begins to feel more than just charity for this mysterious beauty. But will her past destroy their future?

  The Outlaw Valentine by Darlene Carson

  He was used to robbing banks. Then she stole his heart.

  Sadie Osbourne had only loved one boy: Hoyt Mathers, who gave her a kiss and a promise to return. Then he was gone, never to be heard from again—until the stories started showing up in the newspaper.

  As part of the Perry Gang, Hoyt had robbed some of the biggest banks in the Midwest, and now on Valentine’s Day they were about to pull off their biggest heist yet: the National Bank of Nebraska. He just needed to lay low for a while, and where better than Osbourne Farm?

  She loved him then. He says he loves her now. But will he give up his life of crime in exchange for a devoted wife?

  Second Chance to Fall in Love by Darlene Carson

  He swore to love his wife forever. He just doesn’t remember who she is.

  Polly Wilson had a loving marriage and a growing family. But when an accident steals her husband Theo’s memory, she finds herself completely erased from his life. Her husband has become a stranger.

  Now, with a baby on the way and Theo inexplicably drawn toward the East, Polly has to figure out a way to keep him around and make him fall in love with her. All over again.

  Here’s what readers like you are saying about Darlene Carson’s stories:

  This was a short, sweet, clean, Christian romance. It has a very good storyline.

  Your style of writing was delightful to read.

  Read this short novella and smile. It is amazing.

  The story captured family, friendship, faith, trust and endurance. A joy to read.