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Used to living a life of privilege, Clarissa Reyes, a confirmed spinster, finds herself in a quandary after her parent's sudden death. To save herself from being forced to marry an evil, but extremely wealthy man, Clarissa secretly becomes a proxy bride.Rancher, Jacob Adams agrees to marry Clarissa via proxy to help her out of an intolerable situation. When she turns up unannounced, it quickly becomes obvious she has no idea about ranch life, and Jacob starts to regret his hasty decision to marry her.Will loneliness and an alien lifestyle drive Clarissa away? Or will they work out their differences and find their happily ever after ending?Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

Ivy Henderson moves to the small Montana town of Dewberry after the sudden death of her beloved aunt. She takes over the running of the Buttons and Bows store, her aunt's pride and joy.In her time of grief, all Ivy wants is to keep running the store the way her aunt would expect of her. Little did she know she would be required to participate in the upcoming annual Christmas Extravaganza, where she would have close contact with popular local solicitor, Jeremy Hycroft.He is the most sought after bachelor in town, but until now, no one has caught his eye. What starts out as friendship with Ivy doesn't quickly turn to much more, and Jeremy can't figure out why. After all, women usually flock to go out with him, don't they?Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical Christmas novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

Lillian is an unwilling impostor bride. What will Simon do when he discovers her secret?Montana - 1880: Simon Watson, owner of a prosperous ranch, needs a wife to look after his motherless four-year-old daughter.Joy Hanover accepts Simon's proposal, but later changes her mind. She begs her cousin Lillian to go in her place - leaving out the part she found most objectionable, namely Simon's child.Lillian plans to tell Simon about her deception the moment she arrives at Samson's Creek, but the best of plans can often go awry.What will happen when Simon finds out he married an impostor? Will he have the marriage annulled, or will they stay married and get the happy ever after ending each of them crave?Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical Christmas novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

Will his closely guarded secret bring them together, or will it be the death knell that forces them apart?Belle Armstrong owns the Candies Galore store on Dewberry Lane. Many consider her an old maid because she has no man in her life. With Christmas being her busiest time of the year, she can't spare even a moment to think about men.Caleb Bligh is a traveling salesman passing through Dewberry, and has no intention of staying beyond a day or two. When a snow storm hits, with the promise of a blizzard, he has no choice but to remain for the duration. He will leave the moment it's safe to do so.Mrs. Grayson, the town matchmaker has other ideas, and when she discovers Caleb's secret, her plans to match the pair begin to take shape.Will Caleb let down his guard with Belle and succumb to her womanly wiles? Or will he protect his heart and walk away from Belle, knowing full well she is his soulmate?Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical Christmas novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

Daniel Emerson travels to Fool's Chance, Montana with his sister to have a ballgown made. He never imagined he would find his soulmate there. He is smitten with the demure seamstress, but is torn between his obligations and his heart.Molly Mason would prefer to create beautiful gowns than be courted. The few times she gave in to the pressure, it ended in disaster. This time is different, and Molly falls for the mysterious Daniel. But he can't stay in Fool's Chance - he has other obligations and must return home - even if it means breaking her heart.Can Molly put aside past adversity to make their relationship work? And can they overcome the seemingly insurmountable odds to be together?Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

Helping a stranger turns into far more than Merry ever envisaged it would. Ma's Kitchen has been Merry Jensen's life for as long as she can remember. The last thing she wants is a man in her life. What she does need is help in Dewberry Lane's busy diner to make her life easier.Phillip Dalton is exhausted from traveling, and is found sleeping in the diner when he should be on the way to his new job in another town. As a result, he misses the weekly stagecoach and is stuck with little money to spare. To help him out, Merry offers Phil a temporary position until it's time to leave. It could turn out to be the biggest regret of her life.Eagle-eyed Mrs. Grayson is on the case, and she ferrets out the true extent of the stranger's skills. The Dewberry matchmaker has other plans for the pair as well.How will Merry react when she discovers the truth? And will the town matchmaker get her way, or is Merry doomed to a life of loneliness?Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical Christmas novella with a happy ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

More than a decade ago, Chance fell in love, but it wasn't to be. Chance Devlin vividly recollects the day Laura arrived at Broken Arrow ranch, to take charge of three motherless boys.He could only admire her from afar, as her responsibilities were too great to allow any man into her life. Now, the boys are all grown up with families of their own. Is there any hope for him with Laura, or should he think about trying to get himself a Proxy Bride? Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

Floyd Adams' proxy bride arrived amidst chaos, mayhem, and gunfire.He knew nothing about the man who threatened to make Kathryn his own or take her life in the process. What Floyd did know was he would protect his bride, even if that meant putting his own life in danger. That was the cowboy way, after all.Kathryn Allen married Floyd by proxy to distance herself from a relentless pursuer. One who had already shown his true colors. What she hadn't counted on was bringing danger to the Broken Arrow Ranch and putting everyone else in danger, including the wives and children who lived there.Can these two strangers overcome the adversity they find themselves in? And will they find the happy ever after ending they so desperately seek?

Karl Adams was not interested in marriage - he enjoyed his freedom as a bachelor. Sure, all the other cowboys on the ranch were now happily married, but that didn't mean he had to join them.When he discovered, without his knowledge or consent, his brother had arranged a proxy marriage for him anyway, Karl was furious. And he was ready to send the fiery redhead back to where she came from the moment she set foot in Halliwell.But when push came to shove, could he do it? What was the pretty young woman running from anyway?Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happy ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

After losing the love of his life to another man, Joe Hartley finds himself head-over-heels in love with a newcomer to town. Grace Sunderland starts a business in a new town after an horrific fire where she lost everything that mattered to her. She is far from interested in men or marriage and had long decided to remain a spinster forever. Can Joe convince Grace to marry him? And will her resolve dissipate long enough to connect with her true feelings?

Grand Falls Montana - 1880 The train ride to Grand Falls proved difficult enough without Victoria Hudson meeting the totally annoying Jesse Pendleberry. The man is beyond irritating and she's more than pleased when she arrives at her destination, presumably leaving him on the train. Apothecarist Jesse Pendleberry wants to set up shop and get on with the job. He has no time for courting, and definitely has no interest in the pretty new schoolmarm.Can tragedy bring these two together? Or will fate step in and take their choices away?

A runaway bride with nowhere left to run, and a man with a troubled past. Maggie is not looking for love, but will love find her? Against her better judgement, Maggie Coulter is coerced into marrying a childhood friend. She goes along with the proposed marriage until she reaches the groom on her wedding day. She then realizes no happiness will ever come from this union and runs. In her panic she flees and ends up in Grand Falls, and decides to stay the night. An unexpected change in circumstance entices her to stay longer. Tucker Smith returns to his home town after his estranged father's death. A falling out with his father forced him to leave town, something he has since regretted. He plans to make things right, but in the process meets Maggie. Will Tucker overcome his guilt and allow him to open his heart? And will Maggie let down her guard long enough to truly fall in love?

When a shell-shocked woman arrives in town, her kidnappers are hot on her trail When Olivia Foster arrives in Grand Falls under mysterious circumstances, Joseph Davis doesn't know what to make of it. Edna Baker, former owner of the Grand Falls Diner, manipulates him into becoming Olivia's protector. To keep Olivia out of danger, he agrees. After all, there is no one else available, and the stranger has him intrigued. Curiosity turns to fury upon discovering Olivia isn't who she says she is, and then her kidnappers turn up in the once quiet town. The situation evolves far too quickly, along with the pair's growing bond. When Olivia's father turns up, along with bodyguards, Joseph is no longer needed, and their connection is severed. Will their budding relationship falter, or will they ensure love conquers all?

A Forced MarriageA Runaway BrideAnd a Man with a Deadly Secret Forcing his sister to marry was never going to work, and Andrew knew it. With her life in danger, he has little choice but to entice his best friend to marry her, even if it is against her will. Brandon has admired Violet Southerby from the day they met, but Andrew warned him off. Now her brother needs his help to keep her from harm, but the last thing he wants is for Violet to find out. Brandon is determined keep her safe, but can he keep his distance from the spirited heiress? When the danger is over, will they resolve their differences and find happiness together? Or will Violet never forgive him, and demand an annulment? Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happy ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.