He married her to save her…but he never meant to fall in love. A marriage of protection. A wounded heart.And a woman discovering her worth in the face of danger. Grace has spent her life being told she is nothing, sold by her father, silenced by cruelty, and nearly forced into a marriage that would have destroyed her. When a stranger steps in and marries her to save her, she expects safety… not love.But safety is only the beginning.As their marriage of protection slowly deepens into trust, Grace begins to find her voice, and the courage to use it. She opens her home to the vulnerable, stands for those who cannot defend themselves, and builds a life rooted in quiet strength and compassion.Her strength does not go unnoticed.Clara, her new sister-in-law, thrives on control and resentment. Determined to maintain her hold over her family, she will manipulate, divide, and destroy anything that threatens her power. And Grace, with her kindness, her courage, and the loyalty she inspires, becomes a target.As tensions rise and danger closes in, Grace must decide how far she is willing to go to protect the life she has begun to cherish… and the man who gave her a chance to claim it.Because what began as a marriage of protection…has become a love worth fighting for. Rebecca Lange is a devoted romantic at heart. Though she has explored a variety of genres throughout her writing journey, her deepest passion lies in historical fiction-particularly stories set in the 1800s American West and the Regency era. A passionate advocate, Rebecca uses her stories to raise awareness of abuse, human trafficking, and the devastating impact of drug and alcohol addiction. These themes are not woven in for suspense alone, but as a reminder that such struggles are tragically real-and that victims are never to blame. She is also a firm believer in women's rights, inspired by the courageous women of the 1800s who fought to prove they were not the property of their husbands but their partners and equals. Rebecca upholds the conviction that violence has no place in relationships or marriage. Originally from Germany, she was born and raised there before moving abroad in 2002 to serve a mission for her church in Scotland. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she now lives in Utah with her husband, their two sons (ages 18 and 20), and two lively Yorkie puppies. Her writing motto is: Never Smut, Always Sizzling Kisses, Consistently Closed Door. Rebecca delights in weaving passion and tenderness into her stories, offering what she calls "sweet and diet spice" romance. Diet spice-what is that, you ask? It's the thrill of longing gazes, passionate kisses, and close embraces that build anticipation without ever crossing into explicit territory. For her, the most powerful love stories are those that remain tasteful and teasing, proving that romance can be both heart-stirring and wholesome.
