Catherine Anderson

Penniless, desperate and determined, Maggie Stanley grabs her small baby and runs into the snowy Idaho night, fleeing a dangerous, hurtful life. Now, in her loneliest, blackest hour, a handsome, down-and-out stranger’s compassion shines forth like a torch in the darkness, offering her the warmth and comfort she has always longed for but has never known.

This book starts with a horrifying bloodbath. Rebecca Morgan’s extended Quaker family are on route to their new settlement when they’re mercilessly slaughtered for the sake of the money they carry with them.

From the moment Heath Masters lays eyes on Meredith Kenyon, he knows there’s something mysterious in this pretty woman’s past. True, she seems like a good mother to her little daughter, but as local sheriff, Heath has seen his share of liars and Meredith is certainly hiding something.

Caitlin O’Shannessy survived years of abuse at the hands of her alcoholic father. Now he is dead, leaving the strong, courageous miss with a Colorado ranch, an unwavering devotion to her brother, a lasting mistrust of men and an adversary.

Handsome rancher and reputed rake Ryan Kendrick and the beautiful paraplegic Bethany Coulter seem an unlikely couple, but after one date and a passionate kiss, Ryan can't stop thinking about Bethany. Bethany, on the other hand, has felt the sting of rejection far too often and she's unwilling to become involved - especially with a man who has a reputation.

The wealthy owner of a Colorado mining empire, Luke Taggart has seen and done it all. Now, bored with saloons, gambling and loose woman, he feels a restless yearning - for what, he doesn’t know. Until he meets a woman as fresh and pure as a spring morning - and vows to possess her at any cost.

Stealing her abusive ex-husband’s expensive stallion, Sonora Sunset, Molly Wells shows up at known horse whisperer, Jake Coulter’s Oregon horse ranch.