A lawman searching for peace. A runaway bride with a dangerous past. Can love survive when secrets threaten everything they hold dear?Sheriff Jesse Cameron has built a life of order and justice in Harrigan County, Texas. Ready to settle down, he writes to a matchmaker, hoping for a wife who will bring warmth and stability to his new home. But when his bride arrives, Jesse quickly realizes she's carrying secrets-and not just her own.Rosalin Arnold has spent her life escaping danger. Fleeing an evil man who forced her into a life of crime, she risks everything to start anew as a mail-order bride in Texas. Bringing her best friend and a vulnerable young boy with her, Rosalin dreams of a safe haven and a fresh start. But the past has a way of catching up, and soon, Rosalin's secrets threaten the new life she's built.When the truth comes to light, Jesse must decide whether to uphold the law or fight for the woman who's captured his heart. Can Rosalin trust Jesse to protect her, or will her past destroy their chance at happiness?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, mail order bride romance, lawman hero stories, runaway heroine romance, Texas frontier romance, found family romance, and romantic suspense westerns.
