Gold Rush Romances Series by Mona Ingram

Boston, 1849. Denied her dream of attending medical school, Sarah Howard is desperate to leave Boston far behind. Determined to prove that she can make it on her own, she poses as a married woman and boards a schooner bound for San Francisco. Stuck working in his family’s merchant bank, Jamie Thompson eagerly accepts the challenge of setting up a branch in San Francisco. He’s been restless for some time now, and barely escaped the clutches of the woman determined to marry him... moreBoston, 1849. Denied her dream of attending medical school, Sarah Howard is desperate to leave Boston far behind. Determined to prove that she can make it on her own, she poses as a married woman and boards a schooner bound for San Francisco. Stuck working in his family’s merchant bank, Jamie Thompson eagerly accepts the challenge of setting up a branch in San Francisco. He’s been restless for some time now, and barely escaped the clutches of the woman determined to marry him. The attraction between Sarah and Jamie is instant and powerful, yet each has something to prove, if only to themselves. Will their single-minded determination derail a blossoming romance? less

Lily’s happy life in Shanghai is ripped apart when her father dies. Her outstanding beauty works against her when her aunt sells her and she’s shipped to California for sale to a brothel owner. But Lily wasn’t born in the Year of the Tiger for nothing. Determined to escape, she watches for her chance in the midst of chaotic Gold Rush San Francisco. With her father dead and her life ripped apart, Lily refuses to believe that love exists.. moreLily’s happy life in Shanghai is ripped apart when her father dies. Her outstanding beauty works against her when her aunt sells her and she’s shipped to California for sale to a brothel owner. But Lily wasn’t born in the Year of the Tiger for nothing. Determined to escape, she watches for her chance in the midst of chaotic Gold Rush San Francisco. With her father dead and her life ripped apart, Lily refuses to believe that love exists... even after she meets Devon, the young Bostonian who vows to protect her from further harm. less

Lahaina, 1850.  What would you do if you were being forced to marry a man you didn't love? Lani's time is running out, and she takes the only option open to her: she stows away on a ship bound for San Francisco. Aidan Edwards has clawed his way back from a downward spiral of drinking and self-loathing. Bound for San Francisco, he's healthy and happy for the first time in years, but he still doesn't trust himself around women... moreLahaina, 1850.  What would you do if you were being forced to marry a man you didn't love? Lani's time is running out, and she takes the only option open to her: she stows away on a ship bound for San Francisco. Aidan Edwards has clawed his way back from a downward spiral of drinking and self-loathing. Bound for San Francisco, he's healthy and happy for the first time in years, but he still doesn't trust himself around women. Forced to spend time with the beautiful Hawaiian girl, the ice around his heart begins to melt. But can he save her from those who would drag her back to Hawaii... to a disastrous marriage? less