Lilac City Novella

She survived the fire. He's still trapped in one. Sheriff Abe Vosburg has spent thirty years keeping Lilac City safe. While the worst days may be behind them, there's always another reckless cowboy itching to prove himself-and Abe's not sure how many more close calls he has left. With his sister newly married, the house they once shared feels too quiet, and the job that once gave him purpose now makes him wonder if he'll end up dying in it. Widow Hannah Kendrick arrives in Wyoming with her grown children and grandchildren, seeking peace after losing almost everything in the San Francisco earthquake. She's not looking for love-but the town's gruff sheriff stirs feelings she thought long dead. As danger creeps back into Lilac City, Abe must decide if he's ready to protect more than just the town-because Hannah's quiet courage might just be the reason he finally stops surviving... and starts living. Set against the sweeping backdrop of 1906 Wyoming, An Angel for Abe is a clean, heartfelt romance about second chances, healing, and love blooming in the unlikeliest of hearts. Books in the Lilac City Novella Series Volume 1: The Lancaster Legacy Four interconnected stories of hope, hardship, and the healing power of love, following three sisters-and the brother who risks everything to protect them. • A Match for Maude • A Dandy for Doris • A Lady for Luke • A Fella for Frances Volume 2: The Resilient Kendricks As old wounds heal and new lives take root, a second wave of love, courage, and transformation comes to Lilac City. • An Equal for Edith • An Angel for Abe • An Enigma for Edgar • A Wildcat for Willie (coming late 2025/early 2026)

Her memory is flawless. His past is not. Edgar Lowell has rebuilt his life in Lilac City, trading scandal for service as a respected attorney. With a possible judgeship looming, he has every reason to stay focused. Until a quiet, steady young widow with an extraordinary memory unsettles everything he thought he wanted. Laura Stanton has made a life of staying small. She keeps her head down, raising her children and working hard at the Lucky L Ranch. But when the town prosecutor notices her mind and not just her manners, she dares to hope that perhaps she's not destined to be invisible forever. Even as romance blooms, something darker stirs beneath the town's quiet charm. As Edgar uncovers shadows from the past, he finds himself caught between his ambition and love. Books in the Lilac City Novella Series Volume 1: The Lancaster Legacy Four interconnected stories of hope, hardship, and the healing power of love, following three sisters-and the brother who risks everything to protect them. • A Match for Maude • A Dandy for Doris • A Lady for Luke • A Fella for Frances Volume 2: The Resilient Kendricks As old wounds heal and new lives take root, a second wave of love, courage, and transformation comes to Lilac City. • An Equal for Edith • An Angel for Abe • An Enigma for Edgar • A Wildcat for Willie (coming late 2025/early 2026)

She's a high-society lady fleeing her family's shame. He's a simple rancher. Is love enough to bridge their differences? After being disowned a decade ago, rancher Luke Hamblin has worked hard to make it on his own. His younger sisters suddenly join him but he loves having family around him again. He finds himself drawn to his new brother-in-law's beautiful sister Judith, even though she acts like she's too good for the lowly folks of Lilac City. When a bitter winter strikes early, he starts losing cattle to apparent wolf attacks. But why is his herd the only one suffering losses? Escaping a family scandal that resulted in a broken engagement, Judith Breckinridge has joined her brother in Wyoming. As a protection from further rejection, she holds herself aloof. Luke is the one man she wishes to get closer to, but he keeps calling her "sister." When they're tasked with working together on the Christmas Fair, can she prove to him she's more than a felon's daughter?