Sadie never imagined her father's mine would lead to such complications. When Barnaby Drake, her father's partner, vows to protect her at all costs, she's both grateful and wary. But when he proposes marriage to safeguard her, she's caught off guard. Initially viewing the union as a practical solution, Sadie soon finds herself surprised by Barnaby's unexpected charm and tenderness. Despite her reservations, she can't help but feel drawn to him in ways she never expected. But as threats from their past loom, Sadie wonders if Barnaby's feelings cloud his judgment. Can she trust him to see the truth amidst their growing passion? In this tale of danger and devotion, Sadie must navigate the blurred lines between duty and desire, and discover where her heart truly lies.

Marriage To A Rough-Hewn Stranger Wasn’t Part Of Her Plan! Yet here Kate Dennington was, inconveniently married to closemouthed fur trapper Will Crockett—just to secure her rightful inheritance. She couldn’t wait to get home to Ireland—so why did any glimpse of her husband tell her home is where the heart is? He Was A Trapper, Not A Storekeep! How he got tangled up with Kate Dennington and her troubles, Will Crockett couldn’t fathom. True, the fire in Kate’s eyes made him yearn for home and hearth—but he was an adventurer, not a family man!

She thinks he’s high-handed and out for her gold. He thinks she’s difficult and money-hungry. Will they discover that love is the true treasure? Scarred in a childhood accident, Caroline Vogel has yet to find a man willing to marry her, so she heads to the Pike’s Peak goldfields to pan enough ore to become a woman of means. When she and the handsome assistant trail boss hit it off, she begins to hope her future may not be spent alone. Then she catches wind of dark secrets from the man’s past, and she’s not sure what or who to believe. Orphaned as a teenager, Oliver Llewellyn stole to survive, then used his skills for the army during the war. Nowadays, he applies his knowledge to catch dangerous thieves for the Pinkerton Agency, so guarding a young woman during a wagon train journey should be easy. But he didn’t count on the fact she’d angered a man bent on revenge. He also didn’t count on losing his heart.

Letitia Tinsley’s well-ordered spinster life is thrown into chaos when she learns her beloved brother has mysteriously disappeared from his gold mining claim in California. Determined to discover the truth, Letty sets out on the treacherous journey west. But there’s only one thing more perilous than a single lady traveling alone into the rugged frontier—and that is sharing the passage with Garth Morgan. The wealthy bachelor is astoundingly arrogant—and dangerously handsome. Worse, Letty is forced to lean on his strong shoulders, again and again... Humbled by the harrowing expedition, Garth resolves to keep Letty safe—though the courageous beauty is unwilling to give an inch when it comes to trusting him. Still, despite her defiant resistance, he’s ready to stand with her as she faces the truth about her missing sibling. And by the time they reach California, Garth is determined to stake his own claim on the lovely Miss Letty—if only she will let him...

A brand-new widow, she doesn’t need another man in her life. He’s not looking for a wife. But when danger thrusts them together, will they change their minds...and hearts? Hannah Lauman’s husband has been murdered, but rather than grief, she feels...relief. She decides to remain in Georgia to work their gold claim, but a series of incidents makes it clear someone wants her gone...dead or alive. Is a chance at being a woman of means and independence worth risking her life? Jess Vogel never breaks a promise, so when he receives a letter from a former platoon mate about being in danger, he drops everything to help his old friend. Unfortunately, he arrives just in time for the funeral. Can he convince the man’s widow he’s there for her protection not for her money?

Tegan Llewellyn has always been different than her adopted family, except Grandmother Hannah, a prospector during the 1829 Georgia gold rush. Now, seventy years later there are reports of gold in Nome, and the opportunity is too good to pass up. But Tegan doesn’t count on the dangers that strike from the moment she steps off the steamer, including the threat of losing her heart. Elijah Hunter has prospected for gold all over the US and Canada and likes being on the move. The last thing he expects to find on his latest search is a lady miner who proves to be nothing but trouble. Can he convince her that leaving is for her own good before it’s too late...for both of them?

In the unforgiving Yukon territory, Belle Haggerty faces a harsh reality: abandoned by her husband and soon after widowed, she is determined to survive and sets out to find a new husband. In Dawson City, wealthy miner Seth Kirby is on a routine supply run when Belle's unexpected proposal takes him by surprise. Her strength and determination captivate him. With marriage already on his mind, Seth sees in Belle the chance for companionship and stability. He embraces her offer. Their tranquil life at Seth's mining claim is abruptly shattered when a sinister presence targets Belle. Fear and tension grip their once-peaceful existence. Seth, fueled by love and determination, must summon every ounce of his strength to protect Belle. But as the danger looms ever closer, will his efforts be enough to shield her from the encroaching menace?

She just needs a job. He wants a career. Is there room in their hearts for love? Ilsa Krause and her siblings are stunned to discover their father left massive debt behind upon his death. To help pay off their creditors and save the farm, she takes a job at Beck’s Chocolates, the company her father despised and refused to supply with milk. Then she discovers her boss is Ernst Webber, her high school love who unceremoniously dumped her via letter from college. Could life get any more difficult? A freshly-minted university diploma in his hand, Ernst Webber lands his dream job at Beck’s Chocolates. His plans to work his way up the ladder don’t include romantic entanglements, then Ilsa Krause walks back into his life resurrecting feelings he thought long dead. However, her animosity makes it clear she has no interest in giving him a second chance. Can he get her to change her mind? Does he want to?

Love and war don’t mix. Or do they? Eager to do even more for the war effort, nurse Gwen Milford puts in for a transfer from a convalescent hospital outside of London to an evac hospital headed across Europe. Leap-frogging from one location to the next, nothing goes as expected from stolen supplies to overwhelming numbers of casualties. Then, there’s the handsome doctor who seems to be assigned to her every shift. As another Christmas approaches without the war’s end, can she find room in her heart for love?