He vows to protect her as he leads them through a maze of deception. They call her a witch, so she must hide the best that she is, a healer, or risk burning at the stake. But there are many ways to mend wounds, especially those deeper and more dangerous than of the flesh.

    Determined to let go of the past and start anew, she takes a position as a governess. But she can’t help but feel that she has seen her employer before.Fergus Collfield, the Earl of Summerhelm, can’t bring himself to mourn for his father. Remembering him as a cruel and abusive man, his death feels more like a blessing than a loss. A blessing that takes the form of the governess his mother hires for his younger siblings.Like a harbinger of death, the smell of gunpowder rises from the graveyard, and the sins of the father shall be visited upon the son.They know about Daphne and they intend to use her to drive Fergus into the pit of the snake. Racing against the countdown to their doomsday, Daphne and Fergus must face the monster of their story: a face they both know in their memories...

    

    

    

    

    He belongs on his family’s rugged Montana ranch, following in the respected footsteps of both of his grandfathers and his father. Convincing his mother he should forgo experiencing life outside of the ranch, and all of the possibilities that come along with the rest of the world, was another story. Maybe because she knows a little something about the cost of staying. Amara Morris, affectionately referred to as “Grams”, and Jonny share a close connection; a zeal for Morris ranch. Over a late-night snack, Grams shares with him a twine bound book written in her own hand. Inside is a story she had never fully told anyone. Her story. And a legend. Join the tantalizing journey through the trials of life, and ranching, where countless decisions leave a wake of lasting discoveries and loyalties - and gut-wrenching sacrifices - in this merciless land of beauty and splendor. Holder of the Horses will leave you fulfilled, and breathless. Check out www.slaterlife.com for more novels by Lisa Slater

    Can she ever hope to heal her wounds or is her life over? Read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited When young Grace Salter loses her husband on the Oregon Trail, she doesn’t think there’s anything worth living for. With nothing left she goes in search of a suitable profession. Josh Lacey is desperate. Having lost his wife he now struggles to control his distraught daughter. Once again he is looking for a housekeeper, once again he wonders if she will stay. The job is a life saver for Grace, but the real challenge is Janet, Josh’s eleven year old daughter. Janet is belligerent, difficult, and angry at the world and at Grace for the passing of her mother. Meanwhile, Grace and Josh’s strictly work relationship is developing into something more. Although both long to let their feelings be known, neither wish to disrupt their stable little worlds. When Grace finds she is expecting a new baby she is overjoyed to have something left of her late husband but terrified she will lose her job. The baby further complicates things but can love and faith overcome the deepest of divides? Find out in this sweet historical western romance with a guaranteed happy ending. Other Bestsellers from Indiana Wake The Jamestown Brides: Breaking the Chains of the Past Love’s Hardest Choice Love for the Warrior’s Heart Inspirational Western Brides: An Impossible Love The Broken-Hearted Bride The No-Good Cowboy and the Unwanted Baby Let Love In The Rancher’s Son – 2 book special edition Pioneer Brides of the Oregon Trail: Trinity’s Loss Carrie’s Trust Josie’s Dream Polly’s Choice Charlotte’s Wedding The Brides of Russets Reach: Strength from Within The Wrong Proposal A Leaf on the Breeze Love Will Find You This is just a few of the bestselling books by Indiana Wake scroll up now and grab this book to find out why.

    

    

    Since he never gave her an explanation for his disappearance, she concludes that he played with her feelings and is not worth her attention. With her pride wounded and her heart broken into pieces, she is dreading what the future holds for her... However, light shines again upon her life when she finds hope in the smile of the charming Lord Findlay. Is he really the one for her or does her heart still belong to her first dreamy love?Baron Vincent Jacobs is caught up in a family secret that forced him to reject marrying the woman he loved. Confused and frustrated by the prison in which he finds himself, all he wants is to turn his back on Nerissa Boden, the despicable woman who trapped him. Fearing that a lifelong hopelessness is inescapable, he decides to take fate in his own hands and claim Melody again, the woman he was clearly born to be with. Does he stand a chance with the only person he has ever loved or will his past mistakes condemn him to a loveless and empty life?As if the many hurdles weren't enough, when rumours of Nerissa's ties to Vincent are spread, Melody starts to wonder if she was a fool all along or if there is something more to this story. Torn between the questionable gossip about Vincent and the truth that lies in her wounded heart, Melody must make a decision. Will she let her soul return to the man she is hopelessly in love with? In the end, after everything they have been through, will they dare to give love a second chance?"For a Dreamy Lady's Honour" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

    As an inexperienced politician, her brother has struggled in running for a seat in the Commons. Abigail, however, is exceptionally astute and has a particular knack for politics. When a stranger shows up on their doorstep asking for assistance with an unusual scheme of revenge, Abigail's life is turned upside down. Despite her misgivings, she is unable to resist the opportunity to work with this handsome stranger and possibly save her brother's career and livelihood. With powerful feelings overwhelming her, will she manage to navigate this precarious situation without ending up with a broken heart?With a wedding to his childhood sweetheart just a few weeks away, Lord Thomas Brampton feels he has found love and is on his way to having the family he has always dreamed of. When his fiancée suddenly leaves him for another man, Thomas' world falls apart and he decides to make this man pay. Setting out to accomplish his plan, he finds himself working alongside a hopeful politician and a captivating young woman who surprises him every step of the way. Will Thomas choose to stay focused on his goal or will his heart unwittingly open up to entirely new, wonderful possibilities?As Abigail and Thomas are thrown together by fate, she starts to see what a caring and kind man he really is, and he can't help but be drawn to this extraordinary young woman. Feeling they are in an impossible situation, neither of them dares to hope for a chance at something unimaginable... With all their plans gradually taking shape, will this risky plot succeed, or will it turn out to be the ruin of them all? Will Thomas and Abigail ever allow themselves to see each other in a new light and go after what their hearts truly want?"Loving a Forsaken Earl" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

    

    Engaged to be married to the devastatingly handsome Miles Gainsborough, she could never imagine how easily happiness could turn into disaster. When her father confesses that she is the only hope of saving the family from financial ruin, she finds herself set to marry a man she cannot bear to love. Will Eliza allow the threat of a scandal and the fear of condemnation to turn her away from the only man she has ever truly loved?A Soulmate for the Heartbroken DukeLady Catherine Ambrose knew what it was to grow up in a household where little was thought of a young woman. When Thomas Carlton first speaks with her at a summer ball, Catherine thinks him daring and amusing, not to mention handsome. But, within a short space of time, she finds herself hopelessly in love with him. Catherine finds herself adrift in a world she does not know, a place so far from home. But will she find peace there? And can her new family help her through the most shocking event of her life?Falling for the Heartbroken DukeLord Robert Weston is thrown in among the elite of London's bon ton, while he chafes against the conformities and gossip of the very rich. When his childhood sweetheart, Lady Judith Barton, reappears in town after three years, she has much more to say than hello. When all that is expected from society is the production of an heir, will Lord Robert be able to make the right decision and solve a seemingly unsolvable mystery?If you love clean Regency romances that feature strong women of the era and determined, yet charming, male protagonists, then you are going to love this collection!Each book features a standalone, clean and sweet story of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

    However, when a charming man asks for her hand in marriage, she is hesitant to turn a new page in her life. Having heard the whispers about the man's missing fiancée, she can't help but wonder whether she could ever be anything but second best for him. Once they finally meet, the desire that sparks between them is undeniable, but there will soon be clouds on the horizon... Will Alice be able to finally satisfy the burning passion she holds for him, or will this romance be doomed forever?The last thing Silas Wilmington expected after the unforeseen disappearance of his fiancée, was another tempting woman by his side. Tired of being haunted by his tormented past, he chooses to accept his inevitable fate with a heavy heart. But little did he know that the beautiful and seductive Alice was about to start a fire inside him... After having mourned his great love for a long time, he could have never imagined that romance could be on the cards for him again. Will Silas eventually let his wounds heal and surrender to Alice's charm?Just when they start unfolding their growing feelings, someone who holds the key to Sila's broken heart appears and everything is about to crash down. Will their newly fledged passion endure a quick death, as the wounds from the past are still bleeding? Or will they survive to meet the passionate future they could have together?"Everything a Lady Craves" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.