Caroline Clemmons

New cover. Same beloved story..A young widow with nowhere to turn. A Montana rancher in need of a partner. Can two strangers build a home-and a future-on the wild frontier?Gormlaith McGowan's hopes for a new beginning are dashed when she arrives in Montana to learn her groom-to-be has died. Alone, nearly penniless, and a stranger in a harsh land, she faces not only an uncertain future but also the threat of her late husband's family, who wrongly blame her for his death. With no job prospects and nowhere to go, Gormlaith's resilience is put to the test.Garrett McDonald never expected to marry so soon, but when the sheriff urges him to consider the stranded widow, he agrees to meet her. One look at Gormlaith's spirit and determination convinces him to propose a marriage of convenience. She claims experience with farming and animals, but nothing in her Irish past prepared her for the challenges of a Montana ranch.As Gormlaith and Garrett work side by side, her hard work and courage begin to win his heart. But life on the frontier is full of surprises-and dangers-that will test their partnership and their growing feelings. Can they turn a marriage of necessity into a true family and lasting love?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, mail order bride stories, Montana frontier romance, marriage of convenience, found family tales, strong heroine journeys, and uplifting stories of hope and redemption.

A new cover for a loved book. Stranded by a blizzard. Three women with nowhere to go. One rancher's reluctant hospitality leads to unexpected romance and adventure.Charity Kelso is traveling from New York to Oregon with her demanding Aunt Edwina when a train wreck leaves them stranded in Cottonwood Springs. With no hotel in town and a blizzard approaching, Charity, her aunt, and their newly widowed friend Amelia find themselves with nowhere to stay-no one wants to take in Aunt Edwina, and time is running out.Logan Murdoch and his brother are only in town to restock before the storm hits, but the sheriff persuades Logan to take the three women to Murdoch Ranch. It's been twenty years since a woman set foot in their home, and Logan doesn't expect his father to welcome the intrusion. Yet, as the storm rages outside, surprising events unfold within the ranch's walls-changing lives and hearts forever.How could this have happened? Sometimes, being stranded is just the beginning of a new journey.Perfect for readers who love sweet western historical romance, stranded together stories, Montana frontier romance, found family tales, strong heroine stories, small town romance, and uplifting second chance love.

New cover, same beloved story..One desperate young woman.A chance meeting.A life-changing outcome.Growing up in a brothel, Mara O'Sullivan battled public disdain and contempt, but always remained kind-hearted and gracious. After testifying against vicious bank robbers, her life is threatened and Mara must find sanctuary far from everything she knows. One train ride changes her life as she fatefully meets a half-sister and a niece she never knew existed. But when circumstances end her sister's life, Mara makes a promise that she'll raise her niece as her own and take her sister's place as Preston Kincaid's mail-order-bride. As Mara and Preston grow closer, their marriage no longer seems like a ruse, but a relationship of love, passion, and desire. Mara's past comes back to haunt her and she finds herself in danger-will her new husband forgive Mara's deceit and protect her as his own?

New Covers For The SeriesDesperate to escape her stepfather's threats, Zenobia Stanton becomes a mail-order bride in Montana. She wants to be the perfect bride but she's been raised with servants and restricted from learning anything useful. After a crash course in cooking before she leaves for Montana, she can only hope for the best.Callum McFadden is eager to have a wife enrich his life. He looks forward to good meals and a well-run household-and to a wife to cuddle at night. He's a patient man and is willing to make allowances while his wife adjusts to ranch life.He's pleased that Zenobia is up to the challenges she meets. Until, that is, her stepfather's henchmen enter the picture. Callum will do whatever is necessary to protect his wife.

A wealthy heiress stranded in time. A sheriff bound by honor. Can love bridge the gap between eras and heal two determined hearts?Eleanore "Ellie" St. Eaves, a wealthy heiress from another era, finds her life changed forever when a flat tire leaves her stranded on a ranch road in Terry Springs. After tumbling down a ravine, she is rescued by Sheriff Bart Knight, a man of strong principles and deep attraction. From her vintage clothes to her old-fashioned speech, Bart immediately recognizes Ellie as a time traveler-but from a different time than his sister-in-law Penny.Despite the magnetic pull between them, Bart is determined to protect Ellie without taking advantage of her vulnerability. Both are driven to make a positive difference in their own ways, but their separate missions and the challenges of their unique circumstances test their resolve.Can Ellie and Bart solve their dilemmas and stay true to their hearts in a world where time itself seems to conspire against them?Perfect for readers who love time travel romance, western contemporary stories, Texas frontier romance, strong heroine tales, protective hero romance, small town romance, and uplifting love stories.

Jeannie Luttrell's passion in life is piloting airplanes. She doesn't mind the low pay, long hours, or the fact that as a World War II Women's Air Service Pilot (WASP) she has to pay her own expenses. When a faulty oil pressure line causes her P-51 Mustang's engine to fail, she has to bail out during a storm. When she lands the wind drags her across the ground and into a small ravine where her head strikes a rock. When Caleb Knight sees a person struggling with a parachute on his cousin's ranch, he knows what has happened. Another woman has landed in the small part of a ravine that appears to be a time portal from the past. Twice before a woman has come forward in time at this spot. He stops and takes the stranded pilot to his cousin's home but then he plans to be uninvolved. Darned if he'll let the family rope him into their shenanigans. No matter how hard he tries, Caleb can't avoid Jeannie. Soon, he isn't so certain he wants to. But, how can two strong-willed individuals who view the world differently build a relationship? Especially, now that they have the same enemy plotting against them?

A rancher out of her time. A modern man fighting for his legacy. When past and present collide, can love-and a legendary Texas ranch-survive?Penelope Jane Terry knows everything about ranching in 19th-century Texas, even if she's a lone woman in a man's world. Determined to stop rustlers from stealing what's hers, she's caught spying and forced to flee-only to be hurled 120 years into the future. Disoriented and desperate, Penny finds herself face-to-face with Jake Knight, the current owner of her family's ranch.Jake thinks Penny is either suffering from amnesia or part of a plot to force him off his land. Someone is sabotaging his ranch, and he's been too busy fighting back to run his business. As Jake and Penny clash over the ranch's fate, they discover an undeniable connection-and a shared enemy. With an outsider trying to destroy everything they both love, Penny and Jake must join forces to protect the ranch and uncover a hidden treasure that could change everything.Can two hearts separated by time unite to save a legacy-and find love against all odds?Perfect for readers who love time travel romance, western romantic suspense, Texas ranch stories, strong heroine tales, enemies-to-lovers romance, family legacy mysteries, and uplifting stories of hope and redemption.

A compassionate woman... Clara Van Hoosan entered training when she finished school at sixteen. Now, at twenty-two, she is one of the best heilgymnast in the new field of mechanotherapy. When her supervisor receives a request for someone to travel to Texas in America and help a patient, Clara is pleased to accept. On her arrival in McClintock Falls, she is surprised that the patient she thought would be a teenage boy is a very handsome man her age. A desperate man... Two years ago Daniel McClintock was paralyzed from the waist down. He is deeply discouraged and wonders if he is bound to live his life an invalid. Each week he becomes more depressed although not idle. He keeps books for the ranch and paints landscapes with sales donated to the church. The local doctor learns of a new type of treatment developed in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Daniel can't go there, so his family writes for a therapist trained in the new treatment to come to them. A surprise arrives... Everyone is expecting a man when Clara Van Hoosan arrives. As she and Daniel work together, they become attracted. She believes his is the normal attachment a patient feels toward a therapist and will fade once he's healed. She tries to hide her feelings for him. Daniel knows she's The One if only he can convince her to remain in McClintock Falls.

A determined woman doctor. A skeptical sheriff. Can love-and a small Montana town-accept a holiday miracle?Shannon Callahan has worked tirelessly to become a physician, but in New York, she's dismissed as little more than a midwife. When the chance arises to be the only doctor in Mistletoe, Montana, she seizes the opportunity, hoping for respect and a fresh start. But Shannon's arrival shocks Sheriff Riley McCallister, who vows never to let a woman doctor treat him-no matter how beautiful or skilled she may be.As Shannon's expertise is put to the test during a town-wide measles epidemic, her dedication and compassion slowly win over even the most stubborn townsfolk-including Riley. But as Christmas approaches, Shannon wonders if the town's acceptance-and Riley's growing affection-have come too late for her dreams.Perfect for readers who love sweet western historical romance, Christmas romance, women doctor heroines, Montana frontier stories, small town romance, strong heroine tales, and uplifting holiday love stories.

A gifted healer seeking acceptance. A skeptical doctor guarding his heart. Can love and trust grow in a town divided by tradition and progress?Prudence Lynch has always lived on the edge of society, trained by her beloved grandmother in midwifery and folk medicine. Ostracized and plagued by rumors, Prudence dreams of a fresh start after her grandmother's death. When she's chosen to travel with Lydia Harrison to Tarnation, Texas, she believes she's finally left trouble behind and can establish her healing practice in peace.Doctor Riley Gaston is dedicated to his community and longs for a wife and family, but he's wary of anything that challenges his medical training. When he meets Prudence, he's captivated-until he learns her profession is folk healing, which he considers dangerous and worthless. Both are stubborn, and their clash of beliefs threatens to keep them apart.But when trouble strikes Tarnation, Prudence and Riley must reconsider their opinions and work together to save those they love. Will they find common ground in time, or will pride and prejudice cost them their chance at happiness?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, Texas frontier romance, strong heroine stories, healer heroine romance, opposites attract romance, small town romance series, and uplifting tales of second chances.

New cover.A courageous woman. A Union officer torn by loyalty. A perilous journey through war-torn Texas.Parmelia Bailey is determined to protect the women in her family until the men return from war. As fighting draws near, she risks everything to steal back her horses and rescue her brother's fianc e, sisters, and mother. But danger is never far behind-especially from Jeff Lawson, a rejected suitor bent on revenge.Darrick McDonald returns to Texas as promised, but now wears Union blue and carries a mission from General Grant: stop Lawson and his renegades before they reach Parmelia. When Lawson kidnaps Parmelia and her future sister-in-law, Darrick must race against time to save the woman he's never stopped loving.Can Parmelia and Darrick overcome old wounds and deadly threats to find their way home-and to each other?Perfect for readers who love sweet western historical romance, Civil War adventure romance, strong heroine stories, Texas frontier romance, second chance at love, romantic suspense, and family saga novels.

A billionaire's second chance. A children's home in peril. A Christmas miracle in the making.When tech mogul Jacob Porter crashes his sports car and finds himself face-to-face with angels Gabriel and Michael, he's given an extraordinary mission: return to Earth as a humble janitor and save Serenity Springs Children's Home from foreclosure-by midnight on Christmas Eve. If he fails, his second chance at life will vanish forever.Child psychologist Suzi Stephens is struggling to keep the orphanage her family built afloat after her father's sudden death. With the annual gala fast approaching and the future of Serenity Springs uncertain, Suzi is stretched to her limits. The arrival of a mysterious new janitor-who seems more CEO than custodian-only adds to her worries. Is he a spy for the developer eager to seize their land, or something else entirely?As Jacob and Suzi work side by side to save the children's home, trust and attraction grow between them. But with time running out and secrets looming, will they find hope, redemption, and love in time for Christmas?Perfect for readers who love Christmas romance, angel romance, billionaire redemption stories, small town holiday romance, inspirational romance, found family stories, and heartwarming second chance tales.

Grant Me The Moon is the 2017 First Place winner in the short contemporary novel category of the International Digital Awards sponsored by the Oklahoma Romance Writers Association.A field trip gone wrong. A murder investigation. A love that rises from danger under the wide Texas sky.High school teacher Tory Fraser only wanted to give her history club students a memorable experience at a local archaeology dig. But when a shocking murder occurs, Tory's world is turned upside down-and one of her students becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear the young man's name, Tory finds herself drawn into the investigation, and into the orbit of Grant Grayson, the rancher whose land holds both ancient secrets and deadly risks.Grant took over the family ranch near Post, Texas, hoping to help his grandfather and preserve their legacy. When a flash flood reveals a prehistoric cave, he invites archaeologists to excavate-never expecting it would lead to murder, danger, and the arrival of a beautiful, determined teacher. As Tory and Grant work together to find the real killer, sparks fly between them, but the closer they get to the truth, the more they put themselves in the crosshairs of a desperate murderer.Can they solve the crime and protect those they care about, or will their newfound love be lost before it truly begins?Perfect for readers who love contemporary western romance, romantic suspense, Texas ranch romance, archaeology mysteries, teacher heroine romance, small town love stories, and award-winning short romance.

A woman with a troubled past. A minister in need of hope. Can love heal wounds and defy judgment in a frontier town?Angeline Chandler never asked for the heartache that changed her life, but she's left alone and destitute after a brutal attack and her family's rejection. When a kind woman offers her a second chance in Tarnation, Texas, Angeline dares to hope for a future-even as she carries another man's child.Grady McIntyre, the town's minister, is struggling to raise his young son after his wife's passing. When Angeline is suggested as a nanny, Grady seizes the opportunity. Their attraction is immediate, but Angeline believes a man of faith deserves a virtuous woman, not someone with her past.As they build a new life together, gossip and prejudice threaten their happiness. When danger strikes, Angeline and Grady must stand together to protect their family and fight for the love they've found.Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, redemption romance, preacher hero romance, Texas frontier stories, marriage of convenience romance, strong heroine romance, and small town romance series.

A humorous Victorian romance about second chances, unexpected attraction, and finding love where you least expect it.After a fire destroys the Massachusetts factory where she worked, Patience Eaton faces a string of job failures and a future filled with uncertainty. Hoping for a fresh start, she travels across the country in 1890 to Washington to marry the man her father selected through a matchmaker. But when Patience arrives, she's dismayed to find her intended groom is older than her father and not at all what she imagined. Instead, she's offered a respectable position in his boarding house and a job in the office of his commercial apple orchard-working closely with his handsome, brooding son.Stone Kincaid has poured himself into the family business after a false accusation destroyed his own chance at happiness. When he meets his prospective stepmother, he's convinced she's only interested in his father's fortune. Determined to protect his family, Stone keeps a watchful eye on Patience, but their constant proximity leads to sparks neither expected.As misunderstandings and family tensions rise, Patience and Stone must find common ground and learn to trust each other if they hope to turn their reluctant partnership into a lasting love.Perfect for readers who love sweet Victorian romance, humorous historical romance, mail order bride stories, family saga novels, strong heroine tales, slow-burn romance, and uplifting happily ever afters.

A determined woman chasing her dreams. A wary widower with a guarded heart. Can a surprise marriage turn strangers into a family in Angel Springs, Colorado?Olivia Stewart is tired of being pitied for her broken engagement and for teaching other people's children while longing for a family of her own. Taking a bold step, she signs with a matrimonial agency and is drawn to Jamie Fraser-a widower with two young children who seems to offer the home and purpose she craves. But Colorado holds unexpected challenges that threaten not only Olivia's dreams, but her very safety.Rancher Jamie Fraser is stunned to discover his mother has arranged for a mail-order bride without his knowledge. Still grieving his late wife's betrayal, Jamie has no intention of marrying again. Now, he finds himself with a stubborn new wife determined to change his home and his heart. As Olivia and Jamie clash over their future, they must confront their own fears and past hurts.In the small town of Angel Springs, big dreams can come true. Can two strong-willed people at odds find happiness-and forge a powerful, enduring love?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, mail order bride stories, Colorado frontier romance, found family tales, marriage of convenience romance, strong heroine journeys, and uplifting stories of second chances and hope.

One reckless mistake. Two lives upended. Can an unwanted marriage turn into a lasting love-before danger tears them apart?Nettie Clayton's carefully planned future unravels in an instant when Josh McClintock, in a drunken error, mistakes her window for that of her rowdy neighbor. The fallout costs Nettie her teaching job, her reputation, and her father's respect-all because of Josh's carelessness. Though she's long harbored a secret crush on him, Nettie never imagined her life would be tied to his by scandal.Josh McClintock has always worked hard and played harder, with no intention of settling down for years. But one wild night ends his freedom and forces him and Nettie into an unwanted marriage neither of them planned. As they struggle to adjust to their new reality, a vengeful villain sets his sights on the McClintock family, putting both Nettie and Josh in grave danger.Can these reluctant newlyweds overcome resentment and fear to forge a true partnership-and discover a love strong enough to withstand every trial?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, marriage of convenience romance, Texas ranch romance, reluctant bride stories, romantic suspense westerns, strong heroine tales, and second chance at love.

An Irishman's dream. A coal miner's daughter's vow. Danger and desire in the heart of Texas.Finn O'Neill has always longed for a ranch, horses, and a home of his own-but he never thought his dream would come at such a high price. To earn his future, he strikes a bargain with Grandpa McClintock and his nephew: pose as a miner in Lignite, Texas, and uncover the saboteurs behind a string of deadly disasters at the Farland Coal Mine.Stella Clayton has seen too much heartbreak in the mining camps, and she's determined to protect her younger brother from a life underground. She vows never to marry a miner, no matter how charming the newcomer might be. But when Finn arrives, sparks fly, and Stella is torn between her promise and her growing feelings.As Finn investigates, he finds himself-and the Claytons-embroiled in danger. With lives and dreams on the line, Finn and Stella must trust each other if they hope to build a future together. Can they overcome suspicion, peril, and the secrets of the past to claim love and happiness?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, Texas frontier romance, Irish hero stories, coal mining drama, strong heroine tales, romantic suspense westerns, and family saga novels.

Sweet western historical romance of 60,000 words by bestselling author Caroline Clemmons is a stand-alone novel of the Stone Mountain Texas series and includes murder, danger, and adventure. When Kendra Murdoch's brother in law murders her sister, she takes charge of her nephew and two nieces. Fearing the man plans the same fate for her, she seeks shelter in Radford Crossing where she opens a caf to support her small family.. Determined to be self-sufficient, Kendra shuns all advances from the handsome sheriff as danger hangs heavily over her head.. Butch Parrish battled a snowstorm and a killer to rescue Kendra and the children. He'll do whatever is necessary to protect the independent young woman who rekindles sensations he hoped were dead long ago. Protecting her, dealing with the town gossips and investigating a stagecoach robbery, Butch has a battle on his hands.

A garden center manager. A friend accused of murder. Can she dig up the truth before she becomes the next victim?Heather Cameron's quiet life in Gamble Grove, Texas, is uprooted when her mentor and friend, Walter Sims, is accused of murdering the town's most hated man. With all the evidence-and Walter's shovel-pointing to him, Heather knows the police won't look any further. Desperate to prove Walter's innocence, Heather launches her own investigation, uncovering secrets that make her question everyone around her.With the help of the town's new detective, Kurt Steele, Heather searches for clues among the tangled relationships and hidden motives of Gamble Grove's residents. As the suspect list grows and another attack rocks the community, Heather realizes the killer is closer than she ever imagined. Can she solve the case before she becomes the next target?Perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth stories, small town whodunits, gardening mysteries, Texas mystery series, female sleuths, and lighthearted crime fiction.