Jane Middlebourne needs a way out. In 1891, life in New York is unforgiving for a young woman with no prospects, especially when her family wants nothing to do with her. So when Jane discovers an ad for a mail-order bride needed in Bitter Springs, Wyoming, she responds with a hopeful heart.
Rancher Morgan Longstreet is in want of a wife who will be his partner at Morning Star, someone who will work beside him and stand by him. His first impression of the fair and fragile Jane is that she is not that woman. But when she sets out to prove him wrong, the secrets he cannot share put into jeopardy every happiness they hope to find...
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“Goodman delivers what her fans expect in a strong marriage-of-convenience love story…This is a powerful novel that stands on its own and captivates readers with its authentic atmosphere and well-crafted backdrop of the untamed West—not just a romance, but a love letter to the wild land and the indomitable people who tamed it.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“This first-rate tale easily measures up to its predecessors and will make readers eager for their next visit to Bitter Springs.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)Jo Goodman is a USA Today bestselling author of numerous romance novels, and she is also a fan of the happily ever after. When not writing, she is a licensed professional counselor working with children and families in West Virginia’s northern panhandle.
Talmadge Ragan is a classically trained professional actor who has appeared on stage, screen, and television. She does voice work for commercials, narrations, films, and radio theater. Her love of reading propelled her to add audiobooks to her repertoire, and she brings authenticity and versatility to her work. Her recordings include Margarita Nights by Phyllis Smallman, The Women’s Rights Movement by Shane Mountjoy, and Afterage by Yvonne Navarro.