South Dakota Historicals Series by Ruth Ann Nordin

John Evans has never belonged in his small town, so when Eliza shows up and treats him better than anyone ever has, he's ready to marry her before she finds someone she'd rather be with. But she harbors a secret that makes someone like her unsuitable for marriage, and she is determined that no one will ever find out. Ever. Until her secret is out. Then who is going to dare love a woman like her?

A western historical romance where a blind man agrees to marry a woman whose marriage is annuled after her bigamist husband auctions her off to the highest bidder. The hero is Brian Evans who is the adopted son of Eliza and John from Loving Eliza.

Jeremy Graham made a promise to Rebecca that he would never love another woman. After her death, her sister, Jane Syas, is about to be forced into marrying a man she can’t tolerate. Out of a sense of duty to help Rebecca’s younger sister, Jeremy steps in to give her his name and home. But Jane, who has always been shy and content to hide in the shadows, begins to stir up old feelings—feelings Jeremy isn’t prepared for... moreJeremy Graham made a promise to Rebecca that he would never love another woman. After her death, her sister, Jane Syas, is about to be forced into marrying a man she can’t tolerate. Out of a sense of duty to help Rebecca’s younger sister, Jeremy steps in to give her his name and home. But Jane, who has always been shy and content to hide in the shadows, begins to stir up old feelings—feelings Jeremy isn’t prepared for. Will a marriage that began out of obligation and necessity give a lonely widower a second chance? Or will he be bound to keep his promise to Rebecca? *This historical romance is part of the South Dakota series. It can also be read as a stand-alone novel. #1 Loving Eliza #2 Bid for a Bride #3 Bride of Second Chances less