The McCade Family Series by Mara McBain

Trey McCade's never been the cuddly sort, but losing both parents and his wife in eighteen months, nearly rips his heart out. Bitter, he immerses himself in the family farm until practicality demands he look for a new wife. But Trey is understandably gun-shy and the local ladies are leery of the gruff giant. On her own in depression-ravaged New York City, Genevieve Kelly has run out of options... moreTrey McCade's never been the cuddly sort, but losing both parents and his wife in eighteen months, nearly rips his heart out. Bitter, he immerses himself in the family farm until practicality demands he look for a new wife. But Trey is understandably gun-shy and the local ladies are leery of the gruff giant. On her own in depression-ravaged New York City, Genevieve Kelly has run out of options. Irish luck has graced her with ungainly height and bright copper hair, neither of which has potential suitors beating down her door. When the local priest says he knows a man in Virginia who is looking for a wife, she's skeptical. Yet a few letters later, Genevieve's on her way to wed a man she's never met. With the promise of a solid roof over her head and warm food in her belly, does she really need love too? less

*The anticipated follow-up to McCade's Way!* From a childhood mired in the silent hell of abuse to a life alone on the stage, Adrienne has always shown the world a mask. When her one true friend leaves New York to be a mail-order bride, the story and adventure ignites a longing in Adri that she can’t extinguish. Visiting Genevieve in Virginia, Adri meets Cole McCade. He’s different than the men she’s known... more*The anticipated follow-up to McCade's Way!* From a childhood mired in the silent hell of abuse to a life alone on the stage, Adrienne has always shown the world a mask. When her one true friend leaves New York to be a mail-order bride, the story and adventure ignites a longing in Adri that she can’t extinguish. Visiting Genevieve in Virginia, Adri meets Cole McCade. He’s different than the men she’s known. There is a strength and sincerity about him that makes her trust him and that scares her to death. She feels her mask slipping around this man. How can he make her want to be a better person and make her sinfully hot—all at the same time? Cole is the easy-going middle brother, the one who always fills whatever role the family needs. He’s never been passionate about anything or anyone, until the moment he looks into Adrienne’s shamrock eyes. His brain is telling him the raven-haired spitfire is out of his league, but his heart is putting up a fight. Adrienne is everything that he has ever wished for. Now, it’s just a matter of convincing her that he can be everything she needs. less