Crooked Creek Series by M.K. McClintock, Lorraine Fico-White

Western Short Story: Approx 5,700 words The war is over between the North and the South, but the battles at home are just beginning. Emma Hawkins is a dedicated doctor in the little town of Crooked Creek, Montana Territory. Casey Latimer is a wounded soldier in search of a new home and a new beginning. When Casey, battered and bruised, quite literally falls at Emma's feet, she is duty-bound to help him. What happens next is something Emma never expected... moreWestern Short Story: Approx 5,700 words The war is over between the North and the South, but the battles at home are just beginning. Emma Hawkins is a dedicated doctor in the little town of Crooked Creek, Montana Territory. Casey Latimer is a wounded soldier in search of a new home and a new beginning. When Casey, battered and bruised, quite literally falls at Emma's feet, she is duty-bound to help him. What happens next is something Emma never expected. EMMA OF CROOKED CREEK is the first short story installment of the Crooked Creek series set in post-Civil War Montana. From the Author A little background on Crooked Creek . . . Emma of Crooked Creek was originally written for a short story contest, but while writing it, I realized that I had the makings of a new series that I very much wanted to write. Set in post-Civil War Montana Territory, the characters, time period, and setting came alive, and I'm looking forward to adding to this collection over time. Most of the stories in this series will be short stories or novelettes, but there will be at least two full-length novels, one of which will be a Christmas novel, and another an exciting battle-and-romance-filled western adventure. You'll have a chance to meet many characters from this unique Montana town, but for now, I hope you enjoy this little glimpse into Crooked Creek. less

The war is over between the North and the South, but the battles at home are just beginning. Married three months before the war and now a widow, Harriett McBride can either give up and sell her ranch or fight for the life she and her husband came west to build. With the help of a friend and a stranger, she must stop the one who threatens all she holds dear... moreThe war is over between the North and the South, but the battles at home are just beginning. Married three months before the war and now a widow, Harriett McBride can either give up and sell her ranch or fight for the life she and her husband came west to build. With the help of a friend and a stranger, she must stop the one who threatens all she holds dear. When Hattie is faced with an unexpected choice, will she bury her heart on the battlefield forever or find a way to love again? HATTIE OF CROOKED CREEK is the second short story installment of the Crooked Creek series set in post-Civil War Montana. Western short story approximately 10,500 words. less