Caroline Clemmons

A determined rancher. A relentless search for justice. A partnership that could change everything.Blessing "Buster" Odell never expected to inherit the largest ranch in her corner of Utah, but after her father's death, she's committed to running the Rafter O and supporting her community. Known for her generosity and strength, Buster stands out in men's overalls, yet her grace and beauty are undeniable. When she decides to split the proceeds from a major horse sale with the widows of Wildcat Ridge, she earns both admiration-and suspicion.Thad King is on the trail of stolen horses and the ruthless thieves who beat his former employer. His search leads him straight to the Rafter O Ranch, where he's hired on, determined to uncover the truth. Thad doesn't want to believe Buster or her late father could be involved, but evidence is scarce and danger is close.As Buster and Thad join forces to find the real culprits, their quest for justice becomes a journey of trust, courage, and unexpected romance. Will they catch the thieves before it's too late-or will the truth shatter their chance at happiness?Perfect for fans of western historical romance, strong heroine romance, rancher romance, small town western series, mystery romance, Utah frontier romance, and found family romance.

A woman haunted by a shameful past. A former Pinkerton agent seeking peace. Can love heal old wounds in dusty Tarnation, Texas?Rachel Ross carries a secret that haunts her every step. Leaving behind a troubled past in Virginia, she joins a group of women traveling west to Texas for object matrimony, determined to rebuild her life far from judgment and suspicion. In the dusty town of Tarnation, Rachel finds a place she can call home-and a man who stirs feelings she thought long buried.Zane Evans, a former Pinkerton agent, has seen the darkest sides of humanity during the war and his career. Now, he seeks a quiet life in Tarnation, but meeting Rachel challenges everything he thought he wanted. When a startling event reveals Rachel's hidden past, Zane must decide if he can forgive her silence and embrace the woman he's come to love.Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, Texas frontier romance, strong heroine stories, redemption romance, mail order bride tales, romantic suspense westerns, and second chance love stories.

A desperate escape. A new beginning in Texas. Can trust and love blossom after a lifetime of fear?Josephine Nailor will do anything to protect herself and her best friend from the oppressive fathers who control their lives. When a newspaper ad offers hope, the two young women seize the chance to flee their tiny hometown for Richmond, and ultimately, a new life in Tarnation, Texas. With the help of the wealthy and kind-hearted Lydia Harrison, Josephine and six other women join the Bride Brigade, each hoping for safety and a fresh start.Michael Buchanan, mayor and owner of the local mercantile, is proud of his growing town but longs for a partner to share his life. When he meets Josephine, he's immediately drawn to her spirit and beauty. But Josephine's painful past has left her wary-especially of men in power. As attraction grows between them, Josephine must decide if she can let go of old fears and embrace the happiness she deserves.Will Josephine's mistrust keep her from a future with Michael, or will love help her find the courage to claim her place in Tarnation?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, mail order bride romance, Texas frontier romance, strong heroine stories, small town romance series, second chance at happiness, and found family romance.

A desperate escape. A tiny lie. Can a Southern belle and a grieving doctor find healing-and love-in the wilds of Montana?After the death of her beloved grandmother, Melody Fraser is desperate to escape the suspicion and gossip swirling in her South Carolina village. Falsely accused and fearing arrest, she stretches the truth in her letter to a Montana doctor seeking a mail-order bride. Surely, far away in the rugged West, she'll find safety and a fresh start.Dr. Nicholas "Nick" Walker, haunted by the loss of his wife and children during the Civil War, seeks a new beginning in Montana. He wants a capable nurse and a practical partner to help him build his medical practice and a future hospital. When Melody arrives, Nick is disappointed to discover she's not the experienced nurse he expected-but Melody's compassion, resourcefulness, and determination soon prove she's exactly what he needs.As Melody and Nick face challenges together-including caring for an injured Indian maiden and navigating the realities of frontier life-they must learn to trust each other and themselves. Can Melody's courage and kindness heal Nick's wounded heart? Will the truth about Melody's past destroy their chance at happiness, or will love triumph over secrets and sorrow?Perfect for readers who love sweet western historical romance, mail order bride stories, Montana frontier romance, strong compassionate heroines, doctor hero romance, second chance at love, and uplifting tales of redemption and hope.

Become a bride or lose her children Two sisters must risk everything to save five orphans from a fate they know too well.Merry and Polly Bird know firsthand the heartbreak of being unwanted or mistreated after arriving on an orphan train. Now adults, they're determined to protect five quirky, lovable children from a similar fate. By using their positions to record adoptions, the sisters secretly rescue the children least likely to find loving homes and bring them to their Mockingbird boarding house.The children thrive under Merry and Polly's care-until the Children's Protection Society discovers the truth. Single women aren't allowed to adopt, and the sisters are given just five days to find suitable husbands or risk losing their new family and home.With time running out, Merry and Polly must trust their hearts and find partners who will help them protect the children they love. Can they build the family they've always dreamed of, or will the past repeat itself?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, orphan train stories, found family romance, marriage of convenience tales, strong heroine stories, small town romance, and uplifting tales of hope and second chances.(The two novellas in Orphan Train Brides are expanded from previous inclusion in the Under A Mulberry Moon anthology.)

A town in turmoil. A young woman caught between loyalty and suspicion. Can love and courage unmask a deadly enemy?Deborah Taber is struggling to find her place in Pearson Grove, but her search for purpose is interrupted when violence strikes close to home. Her brother is shot, her family's newspaper is firebombed, and suspicion falls on Trey Pearson-the man she's secretly loved since childhood. With the town on edge and a killer on the loose, Deborah must decide who to trust and how far she'll go to protect those she loves.Trey Pearson, newly returned after years away, never expected to be accused of murder or targeted by a vengeful madman. As he fights to clear his name and shield his family, Trey joins forces with Deborah to unmask the real villain threatening their community.With danger closing in, Deborah and Trey must rely on each other to survive-and to discover whether love can bloom amidst chaos and suspicion.Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, small town mystery, romantic suspense, Texas frontier stories, strong heroine romance, second chance romance, and family saga series.

A woman escaping an unwanted marriage. A stubborn newspaperman. Will ambition and attraction spark a love story in Tarnation, Texas?Lorraine Stuart refuses to be forced into a marriage with a man she can't stand. Fleeing her home state, she joins a group of women journeying to Tarnation, Texas-a town full of bachelors but lacking eligible women. Lorraine dreams of finding a man who will appreciate her wit and her secret talent for writing, even if she must hide behind a pseudonym. Out of all the men in Tarnation, it's the most obstinate-yet intriguing-newspaper owner who captures her heart.Grant Pettigrew has poured his soul into building the Tarnation Gazette. He's fascinated by Lorraine's spirit and beauty, but he's not about to let a woman write for his paper-or hire anyone he can't afford. As their paths cross, sparks fly between two equally determined souls. Can Lorraine and Grant overcome pride and stubbornness to build a future together, or will their ambitions keep them apart?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, strong heroine stories, Texas frontier romance, small town romance series, newspaper romance, opposites attract romance, and uplifting happily ever afters.

Rebecca wants a husband but not the man her stepbrother insists she wed. To escape his threats she turns to a family friend for help. Reverend McClain suggests she enter a proxy marriage to his only living relative, a nephew who ranches in Montana. Out of options, she agrees. Until she arrives in Sweet Springs, she has no idea the telegram with instructions to her supposed groom has not been delivered. Where does that leave her?Dalton is working with dangerous men to accomplish his goal. The last thing he needs at this time is a wife in the way. He is a gentleman and sees no other solution than to complete the vows. How is he going to keep her out of harm's way while he completes this job?Rebecca and Dalton embark on married life in unusual circumstances. Can love blossom in tumultuous times?

Keira desperately wants to belong somewhere.Gideon is haunted by a secret too horrible to share.Fate conspires against them... Keira Cameron came to Boston from Scotland after the death of her parents. She wanted a job, a husband, and eventually a family. She fees rejected because she's too tall, too foreign, and too pretty for a wife to want her working near her husband. Were her expectations unreasonable? Her cousin convinces her to enter a proxy marriage to his friend, Gideon Ross, who lives in Montana Territory. Out of options, she agrees and hopes her goals will be realized. Gideon Ross is a large man at five inches over six feet. His business is a smithy and gun repair shop. The war left him with a terrible scar on his face. He wears a beard to try to conceal the scar but still hears people whisper he's a monster and a giant. Do they think he has no feelings? He's haunted by the war and has terrible nightmares. Reluctantly, he agrees to wed Keira by proxy. Outside forces work against the couple. Keira and Gideon must find the key to the attack on their lives. Can they defeat the enemy before they're too late?

A destitute widow on the run. A reformed con man ready to fight for love. Can danger and devotion forge a new family in Kincaid Springs?Betsie Galloway Hirsch has risked everything to escape Memphis with her young son after her late husband's gambling debts put them in grave danger. Seeking refuge in Kincaid Springs with her mother, Betsie hopes for a safe haven at last. But the threats from her past are never far behind.Michael "Monk" Magonagle has spent years turning his life around and now finds himself drawn to Betsie and her son. As danger closes in, Monk is determined to protect Betsie-even if it means confronting violence he's long avoided. With the support of the Kincaid family, Monk prepares to face the enemy threatening Betsie's new life.As peril mounts, Betsie and Monk must trust each other and their growing feelings. Will they find the strength to overcome the shadows of the past and build a future together, or will danger claim their chance at happiness?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, romantic suspense westerns, redemption romance, found family stories, strong heroine tales, protective hero romance, and Texas frontier love stories.

Garnet is a sweet historical western in the Widows of Wildcat Ridge Series. Garnet Chandler is fighting to hold onto her caf , her niece and nephew, and her sanity after the deaths of her husband, his brother, and his sister-in-law. A persistent prowler and the threat of losing custody of her niece and nephew spur her to action. She doesn't need another man, but she needs a husband long enough to convince the children's grandparents she can offer them a stable home. Bounty hunter Adam Bennett was ready to settle down when his friend was killed by a horse thief. He set out to capture the man who had also killed a guard when escaping prison. Adam must have let down his defenses because the man he followed and two cohorts waylaid Adam, beating him and stealing all his possessions before kicking him down a steep ravine. Adam is determined to capture the three as soon as he heals from their encounter. Garnet and Adam join forces to achieve both their goals but will that be enough?

A woman desperate for a new beginning. A Texas shopkeeper beset by trouble. Can love blossom amid hardship and hope in Pearson Grove?Moriah Singleton has endured hardship every step of her journey-from England to America and now to Texas. With no other options, she answers a mail-order bride ad, hoping to build a safe future and, one day, bring her beloved sister to join her. But starting over in Pearson Grove brings new challenges, family entanglements, and unexpected disasters.Scott Ferguson, owner of the town mercantile, hoped a mail-order bride would help him with his business and become his life's partner. After a failed engagement, he's wary but determined to make his new marriage work. As danger and setbacks threaten their happiness, Moriah and Scott must learn to trust each other and face adversity as a team.Will their shared struggles bring them closer, or will trouble drive them apart?Perfect for readers who love sweet western historical romance, mail order bride stories, Texas frontier romance, strong heroine tales, small town romance series, found family romance, and uplifting second chance love.