Book Three in the Mill Ridge SeriesAnnabelle Hart has never been afraid of hard work or hard truths. When a misunderstanding forces her into marriage with a wounded former Texas Ranger, she's determined to prove the union wasn't a mistake. Beneath Grant Jennings' guarded silence and injured pride, she sees a man worth fighting for.Grant once wore a Ranger's badge with honor. After a violent shoot-out leaves him with a permanent limp, he withdraws from the world, convinced his best days are behind him. Marriage is the last thing he wanted, and love feels even farther out of reach.As Mill Ridge continues to grow from its troubled past into a hopeful frontier town, Annabelle and Grant must decide whether duty binds them… or whether faith, courage, and perseverance can transform a reluctant union into lasting love.Brides of Mill Ridge celebrates resilient pioneer women, honorable men seeking redemption, and second chances on the Texas prairie. Cyndi Raye writes mostly historical western romance except when she comes up with an idea for a contemporary romance, then she writes both. She loves the old West and the feel of small town togetherness, which is found in all of her series.Creating worlds where everyone is considered family, if not by blood, but from friendships, heartaches and sometimes mistakes made right again is what she loves to read. So, it was important to create such a world for her own readers to indulge in.Cyndi lives in Eastern PA and loves to travel and enjoy life with her hubby of 40+ years. She has 3 grown children and loves to spend time with her grands whenever possible.Don't forget to sign up for the mailing list to get a free copy of the exclusive short read: Miss Addie, the Beginning. The story behind the Brides of Wichita Falls. (This will not be sold, exclusive for reader's only).
