Cirrus@Austlit

'Without her consent, Rose Charleston’s life has been planned for her. Marrying a man almost double her age doesn’t sit well with her. Being told two weeks before the event makes things even worse.

'Instead of waiting around for the inevitable, she steals out in the middle of the night to answer an advertisement for domestic help in another state. Little did she know what she was letting herself in for.

'After his wife’s death, Preacher Matthew Barnabas is left to care for their two small children. When Rose turns up unannounced, after answering an advertisement he knows nothing about, his life is turned upside down.

'The preacher will accept Rose into his life because he has no choice, but will he ever let her into his heart?

'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.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Mountain Ridge Ranch, Montana - 1880: Jonah Saunders struggles to keep his ranch running smoothly while trying to care for his two small children. As a last resort, he reluctantly advertises for a housekeeper but gets far more than he bargained for.

'Faith Perkins life is in imminent danger, and she must escape her situation. She finds an advertisement for a housekeeper but because she is so desperate, arrives without any prior warning.

'Will Jonah send her back despite her dire situation? Or can these two make a life together despite past adversities?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Attacked by stage coach robbers, Bethany Lancaster finds herself in the tiny town of Alsburgh, Montana. Fleeing from her brother and his tyrannical ways after her father's death, it is not where she wants to be.

'Her brush with death is thwarted by the town's marshal, who introduces himself by dousing her with water.

'Marshal Hunter Bancroft is focused on his work and keeping his town safe. He is not interested in courting women, and has no time for them anyway. Until the very frustrating Miss Bethany Lancaster comes along. She both intrigues and repels him, but he can't help but want to be near her.

'Can these two put their first impressions aside? And will Bethany break through the barrier the Marshal has built around himself over many years?

'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.'

Source : publisher's blurb