Proxy Brides

A Proxy for JusticeA Historical Western RomanceA man wrongly accused. A woman with nowhere else to turn. Can a marriage by proxy save them both?Abel Roosevelt never expected a simple card game to cost him his freedom. Arrested in Pistol Ridge after defending himself in a deadly dispute, he faces an unthinkable ultimatum: marry the proxy bride who was meant for the man who died… or hang.Kate Eisenhour leaves everything behind for a new beginning in Montana Territory, believing marriage by proxy is her only path forward. With her uncle serving as sheriff in Pistol Ridge, she trusts she will be protected. What she doesn't expect is to arrive and discover her groom is a prisoner fighting for his life.As secrets begin to surface, Abel must convince Kate that not everything in Pistol Ridge is as it seems. With time running short and loyalties tested, they must decide whether trust can grow from desperation… and whether love can overcome suspicion and danger.A sweet historical Western romance filled with courage, redemption, and the promise of a new beginning. This story serves as a prequel to the Pistol Ridge series. 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).

Two determined hearts. One unexpected marriage. A town on the brink of chaos.Maeve Kelly crossed an ocean for a chance at a better life in America, only to find doors closed to her at every turn. Alone and desperate in Boston, Maeve reluctantly agrees to become a proxy bride-her last hope for safety and belonging.Sheriff Luke Sullivan is proud of the life he's built in Sweet Springs, Montana. Known for his strong principles and dedication to justice, he's shocked to discover his mother and aunt have arranged a marriage for him behind his back. Furious but honorable, Luke agrees to wed Maeve, determined to do right by his family and his new bride.As Maeve and Luke struggle to adjust to their unexpected union, danger erupts in the form of a violent clash between striking miners and the railroad. With threats mounting against his loved ones, Luke must find a way to protect his wife, his family, and his town. Can two strong-willed souls overcome their differences and find love amid the turmoil-or will danger tear them apart before they have a chance?Perfect for fans of proxy bride romance, mail order bride western, western historical romance, Irish heroine romance, small town western romance, protective sheriff romance, and marriage of convenience romance.