Spirit Creek Series by Brenda Sinclair

A Spirit Creek Sweet Romance (no blushing necessary) When she accepted the position of schoolteacher in Spirit Creek, Ivy Patterson told every citizen who inquired that she was an orphan, hoping no one would ever learn the truth about her family. Now, being courted by the local sheriff has become a problem. Ivy is ashamed of herself for keeping secrets from the man she loves, but fessing up to her lies could mean the end of their relationship... moreA Spirit Creek Sweet Romance (no blushing necessary) When she accepted the position of schoolteacher in Spirit Creek, Ivy Patterson told every citizen who inquired that she was an orphan, hoping no one would ever learn the truth about her family. Now, being courted by the local sheriff has become a problem. Ivy is ashamed of herself for keeping secrets from the man she loves, but fessing up to her lies could mean the end of their relationship. When she recognizes the new stranger in town, Ivy fears her past just caught up with her. Sheriff Ernest Jones is convinced his beloved Ivy is acting strangely because she is tired of waiting for his proposal. But his law-keeping work has been keeping him so busy, he neglected to ask for her hand. He vows to make her his wife before another man catches her eye. With all the new men arriving in town, he prays he’s not too late already. Ivy’s past poses a threat that could mean the difference between life and death for so many. If her secrets are revealed, will the lies prove too much for Ernest to accept? Or will their love for each other be strong enough to overcome the deceptions, clearing the way for a future together? less

WARNING: Some language might not be suitable for all readers. The villain in this book uses a few cuss words. Abused for years by her recently deceased husband, Ada Perkins arrives in Spirit Creek, Montana, by mistake. She soon discovers she’s penniless and stranded in the small town with nothing more than several tightly kept secrets and a trunk of personal belongings... moreWARNING: Some language might not be suitable for all readers. The villain in this book uses a few cuss words. Abused for years by her recently deceased husband, Ada Perkins arrives in Spirit Creek, Montana, by mistake. She soon discovers she’s penniless and stranded in the small town with nothing more than several tightly kept secrets and a trunk of personal belongings. Ada accepts the position of housekeeper to the town’s widowed mayor and local business owner, hoping to earn sufficient funds for the onward journey to her original destination. Has fate stepped in to keep Ada in Spirit Creek for a reason? Overwhelmed with all his responsibilities, Mayor Randy Barker believes Ada could be the answer to his prayers. He thinks he’s solved the problem of finding a housekeeper to care for his motherless children, but he is not convinced Ada Perkins is the woman she claims to be. What is the exhausted, timid lady keeping from him? Can Ada keep a tight hold on her secrets long enough to earn her stagecoach ticket out of town and continue to escape to a new life? Will the Pinkerton agent Randy hired to investigate the new housekeeper turn up more information on Ada than Randy could ever imagine? If the secrets are revealed, Ada’s and Randy’s lives could be changed forever. less

No Hope is the final book in the Spirit Creek Series. Former housemaid, Hope Collins, returns to Spirit Creek as the newly hired schoolteacher, but within hours her life is thrown into chaos when she opens her door to a stranger in the middle of the night. Wealthy rancher and recent widower, Raymond Rogers is desperate for a solution to his situation: running a remote ranch, meeting all of his employees’ expectations, and raising his three sons alone... moreNo Hope is the final book in the Spirit Creek Series. Former housemaid, Hope Collins, returns to Spirit Creek as the newly hired schoolteacher, but within hours her life is thrown into chaos when she opens her door to a stranger in the middle of the night. Wealthy rancher and recent widower, Raymond Rogers is desperate for a solution to his situation: running a remote ranch, meeting all of his employees’ expectations, and raising his three sons alone. After a chance meeting with Hope Collins, sleep deprived and over-stressed with grief, he believes she is the solution to his problem. He needs her and nothing else matters. Did Raymond cross a line that there is no stepping back over? Will Hope find a solution to her situation? Should she just accept the fact that Fate has dealt her a blow she may never recover from? Or could their encounter be the best thing that ever happened to both of them? less