This is book 1 in the (Westward) Montana Mail Order Bride Series. After his wife, Sarah, passed away, Dean never intended to marry again. His ranch and his children became his life. However, it becomes apparent that his son and daughter need stability and love in their lives. The demands of raising his children and keeping his head above water financially have taken a toll and Dean grudgingly gives in to his brother’s suggestion to find a mail order bride…but the woman who arrives is nothing like what he expected.

In the early hours of an icy Montana morning, the recently widowed Rose Gray wraps her baby up tight in a blanket, and escapes from the home that now belongs to her greedy and powerful in-laws. She travels to Come-By-Chance to meet young fur-trapper Henry Miller, who has agreed to marry her if she will come - but Henry knows nothing of Rose's baby, or even her seven-year marriage. Can Rose expect such a young man to accept not just herself, but her baby daughter Minnie as well? Might Rose and Henry find love amidst all the troubles that threaten to tear them apart? And what is Rose's secret - a secret so terrible she can see no other future than to live with the shame of it, each and every day for the rest of her life? It's time to catch up with the Come-By-Chance townsfolk: the strapping Wilkinson brothers Ben, Matt and Toby; recently wed Ruby, Emily and Violet; the Beans, the Hearts, the Milligans, the Carmichaels and of course, the feisty Kate and incorrigible Wally Davis. So hold onto your hat and settle in for another Come-By-Chance story of True Love and True Adventure! While this book is part of a series, it can definitely be read as a standalone book. The Come-By-Chance series consists of: Come-By-Chance Brides of 1884 Book 1. Ruby Book 2. Emily Book 3. Violet Book 4. Kate Book 5. Rose Book 6. Emmy-Lou Come-By-Chance Brides of 1885 Book 1. Opal – The Outlaw and the Sheriff Who Loved Her Book 2. Coral – The Widow and the Man Who Loved Horses Book 3. ​Ava & Ina – The Twins and the Fist-Fightin’ Cowboys Book 4. Lillie – The Orphan and the Grief-Stricken Groomsman Book 5. Pearl – The Divorcee and the Wedding-Shy Dabster Coming Soon: Book 6. Jane – The Modern Miss and the Preacher's Mighty Conundrum

A historical western cowboy romance novel about a mail order bride.** A clean romance novel **Lacey Reagan's father, Amos, is a violent alcoholic who takes out his frustrations on his daughter. Lacey knows it's only a matter of time until he kills her, so when an opportunity arises to run away, she takes it. After answering a mail-order-bride advertisement out of desperation, a gallant stranger offers her his assistance in escaping her life of fear and misery.Joe Dwyer, family friend to Luke Samuels and company, receives Lacey's frantic plea for help, and can't ignore it. The playboy with a heart of gold provides Lacey with the means to make the trip from North Dakota to Montana, but doesn't have entirely altruistic motives. In order to gain his inheritance and get rid of his own hated father, Joe needs a wife.When they meet, neither of them intends for their relationship to be anything other than a business arrangement, but as they get to know each other that begins to change. Tragedy strikes, threatening to break their hearts and destroy the bliss they've found with each other. With their future together on the line, Lacey and Joe must decide if they have what it takes to make their marriage one that's real or keep it just business between them.

A historical western cowboy romance novel about a mail order bride. ** A clean romance novel ** Sammi Jameson has seen her two best friends leave Walhalla and move to Dawson, Montana. She's lonely and bored. So when her friend Jamie lets her know that another eligible bachelor is up for grabs in Dawson, Sammi waits for the ad to be posted and isn't disappointed. A handsome lawman is in need of a wife and Sammi knows she's the perfect woman for the job. She sets her sights on the deputy and heads off to Montana. Deputy Mitch Taylor is looking for a woman who's strong, independent, and beautiful. Sammi Jameson fits the bill to a T. His boss and friend, Sheriff Allen passes away unexpectedly, leaving him with a lot of unexpected responsibility as the new sheriff. When Sammi arrives in town, she proceeds to shake things up, including him. The gun-toting, tough woman might just be more than he bargained for. Amid danger and desire, they make a passionate connection. While Dawson is in upheaval, Mitch and Sammi are experiencing their own difficulties. Broken promises and heartache plague the couple and their marriage may fall victim to their love being lost forever.

A historical western cowboy romance novel about a mail order bride. ** Sweet clean romance novel ** Abby Porter dreams of finding the perfect man. He doesn't exist in Wabasha, Minnesota, however, so she casts her net wider by answering mail-order-bride advertisements. She has no luck until she comes across one from a general store owner in Dawson, Montana. Upon receiving his first letter, Abby is smitten and she just knows that he's the perfect man for her. He's logical, methodical, and funny. Elliot Bradbury owns the general mercantile store in Dawson. After the recent death of his beloved father, Elliot finds that he has more time on his hands than he knows what to do with. Loneliness also plagues him despite having some good friends. At their urging, Elliot places an ad for a bride. He's skeptical until he receives a letter from a woman who captures his attention and his heart with her unusual letters. After corresponding for almost three months, Elliot and Abby are more than ready to meet. When they do, it's like they've always known each other, and their romance is off to a wonderful start. He keeps the vivacious, energetic woman grounded and she brings laughter and impulsiveness to his life. Things are perfect until the town of Dawson must face a hard decision and another man enters the picture. Will their perfect romance survive outside influences or will it be shattered and their love lost?

A historical western cowboy romance novel about a mail order bride. ** A clean romance novel ** Jamie Collins doesn't have much to live for in Walhalla, North Dakota. Her husband passed away two years ago and she has been working as a housekeeper on a ranch. Jamie's employers are difficult people to work for and she dreams of getting away from them and Cypress. She has a history with men and is ostracized by many of the townspeople. Jamie wants a better life but has no way to make that happen. Jamie comes across an ad in The Walhalla Press for mail-order-brides. She jumps at the chance to find a good man and secure a happy future. Ever the realist, she knows that the chances of making a love-match are slim, but she'll settle for a good man who is a good provider. She finds an advertisement from a younger Montana ranch hand that catches her eye and she sets her sights on him. It should be easy to wrap him around her little finger. Luke Samuels has had a rough couple of years. He's been jilted by the girl of his dreams and laid off from his employment with a local Dawson County, Montana ranch. His cousin Dean Samuels hires Luke on as a ranch hand. Luke sees how happy Dean and Tessa are together and wants that kind of happiness for himself. Even though he's painfully gun shy about the opposite sex, he's willing to take a chance to find a bride who's a sure thing. Leaving nothing to chance, he enlists the help of his cousin Marcus Samuels to help him write the perfect ad that will entice a willing female to come to Montana. When they meet, Luke is bowled over by the beauty with the emerald green eyes and auburn hair, but is instantly tongue-tied. Jamie is not sure how they're going to develop a relationship when he can barely talk to her, but she sets out to seduce the handsome man with the soulful brown eyes and sweet smile. A game of cat and mouse ensues and Jamie finds out that marrying Luke is easy, but capturing his heart is going to be harder than she anticipates.