Hearts of the West Series by Kate Marie Clark

After Charlotte Albany’s father dies, she inherits a valuable gold mine out West. The only problem— a man is after her and will do whatever it takes to rob her of the fortune. Desperate to preserve her life and inheritance, Charlotte travels to Crooked Creek, Colorado in search of her uncle, the only man she believes can help her... moreAfter Charlotte Albany’s father dies, she inherits a valuable gold mine out West. The only problem— a man is after her and will do whatever it takes to rob her of the fortune. Desperate to preserve her life and inheritance, Charlotte travels to Crooked Creek, Colorado in search of her uncle, the only man she believes can help her. Instead, Charlotte finds a young deputy in her uncle’s place, a man with uncommonly upright morals and lovely blue eyes… When Deputy Everett Myers first encounters Old Jez’s niece, he determines she’s nothing but trouble. But for the right price, Everett agrees to act as Charlotte’s protector. His only problem—Charlotte keeps getting in the way and complicating an already dangerous situation. Worst of all, Everett finds himself falling for her dark eyes and unmatched determination... less

Singing and dancing on stage was always Cora Burns’s dream—just not in Milton’s saloon. So when a troubled lady stumbles into Crooked Creek, desperate for a way out of her predicament, Cora agrees to take her place as a companion to a wealthy ranch owner named Mrs. Davis. Far from Milton and the dirty saloon, Cora finds a new path and possibly someone to share it with, if he can overlook her deception. A pretty and mannered lady was the last thing on Jesse Davis’s mind... moreSinging and dancing on stage was always Cora Burns’s dream—just not in Milton’s saloon. So when a troubled lady stumbles into Crooked Creek, desperate for a way out of her predicament, Cora agrees to take her place as a companion to a wealthy ranch owner named Mrs. Davis. Far from Milton and the dirty saloon, Cora finds a new path and possibly someone to share it with, if he can overlook her deception. A pretty and mannered lady was the last thing on Jesse Davis’s mind. He’d had enough of that type chasing after him for a piece of Northwind Range, but when Miss Lettie Williams comes to act as a companion to his grandmother, he can’t help becoming captivated. If only he could figure out why the lady seems to be acting a part in a play, he might be able to decipher how he really feels. But when secrets abound, pasts catch up with the present. Both Cora and Jesse will be forced to choose… less

Claire Rogers learned most everything about life from the back of a horse. From roping and herding, to keeping the peace on a ranch full of rowdy men, no lesson escaped her experience in the saddle, except how to attract the attention of a man she’s loved since she was a girl. But after growing up together, Jude Davis still sees Claire as a kid-sister, if he notices her at all... moreClaire Rogers learned most everything about life from the back of a horse. From roping and herding, to keeping the peace on a ranch full of rowdy men, no lesson escaped her experience in the saddle, except how to attract the attention of a man she’s loved since she was a girl. But after growing up together, Jude Davis still sees Claire as a kid-sister, if he notices her at all. So when Weston Lampton, the son of a fellow rancher, comes to Northwind and announces his intentions to court Claire, she finds herself considering Weston, and her future, in a whole new light. As the youngest Davis son, Jude is used to conforming to the plans of others. But he can’t understand why everyone, excluding him, seems so sure about his future with women, the family farm, and everything in between. When Northwind Range is faced with sneaky rustlers, Jude takes it upon himself to discover the answers. But with Weston’s overt advances toward his childhood friend, Jude’s sudden jealousy begins to cloud all reason. With more cattle missing, and his chance at Claire’s heart dwindling in a flood of attention, Jude’s future with the farm, and the girl of his dreams, may be lost for good. less

After his father’s arrest, and while suffering from/mending from a broken heart, Weston Lampton flees his home in Overstead and lands in Glendale Springs. He spends most of his time in the saloon downing his sorrows, until Marshal Thomas orders him to complete a course in Civility. Reluctant, Weston attends the first class, only to find the instructor is the marshal’s daughter... moreAfter his father’s arrest, and while suffering from/mending from a broken heart, Weston Lampton flees his home in Overstead and lands in Glendale Springs. He spends most of his time in the saloon downing his sorrows, until Marshal Thomas orders him to complete a course in Civility. Reluctant, Weston attends the first class, only to find the instructor is the marshal’s daughter. Not only is she beautiful and highly sought after, but her occasional touch and glances give Weston the impression she’s interested in him. But after Weston’s recent disappointments, he can’t seem to find the courage to pursue her. Will she also reject his heart? When Grace Thomas’s daddy censures her for rejecting another offer of marriage, she couldn’t care less. She’s had enough of her daddy’s advice, especially because she has advice of her own— quit drinking and marry again. In a strange turn of events, her daddy offers her a solution to both. All she needs to do? Reform the town drunk by the fall festival. She accepts the challenge, but she didn’t foresee a new student, an uncommonly handsome and private man, joining her class. Between lessons and experience, Grace finds herself doing what she thought impossible— falling in love. Now Grace must learn to take the first step toward romance, helping Weston along the way. Will she have the courage to face what she’s only read about in books? less