Mountain Men of Montana Series by Dana Alden

Amanda Hildreth jumped at the chance to start life anew in the booming town of Virginia City in Montana Territory. She heads West to work at her stepbrother’s mercantile and maybe find love one day. But, her mule train is attacked before she even gets there. Mountain Man Cal Ayers agrees to lead Amanda safely across the mountains. It’s not long, though, before they realize the attack was aimed at Amanda – and that living with her stepbrother might not be the safest plan... moreAmanda Hildreth jumped at the chance to start life anew in the booming town of Virginia City in Montana Territory. She heads West to work at her stepbrother’s mercantile and maybe find love one day. But, her mule train is attacked before she even gets there. Mountain Man Cal Ayers agrees to lead Amanda safely across the mountains. It’s not long, though, before they realize the attack was aimed at Amanda – and that living with her stepbrother might not be the safest plan. Amanda can’t establish a new life when someone is trying to kill her. And she can’t imagine a new life without Cal, who she’s falling for. But Cal is fighting his feelings as he is already engaged. Can Cal save Amanda’s life, and their burgeoning love, in time? less

Cordelia Watson is ready to start over. Her husband didn’t return from the war, her fiancé jilted her, and she’s had enough. J.B. Wood agrees to help Delia start anew in Virginia City, even though all he really wants to do is mine his claim for gold. When bad things start happening, J.B. realizes he’d do anything to protect Delia. But, Delia has a secret that could put their future – and lives – at stake.

When traveling actress Josie Beauharnais arrives in Virginia City, Montana Territory, she doesn’t expect to meet a handsome shopkeeper, be accused of a crime she didn’t commit or find the past she tried to leave behind still haunting her... moreWhen traveling actress Josie Beauharnais arrives in Virginia City, Montana Territory, she doesn’t expect to meet a handsome shopkeeper, be accused of a crime she didn’t commit or find the past she tried to leave behind still haunting her. How can she open herself up to love when she’s hiding who she used to be? Former lawman Reg Smith thought he left his days of law and justice behind when he came to Montana Territory, but when beautiful Josie shows up in town, he has to put his skills back to work. Thefts, explosions, a posse and more must all be navigated if he’s going to save Josie and their future together. Can this couple find love before harm befalls one—or both—of them? less

With Bertha dead set on starting a new life where no one knows her, can she open her heart to a love she never thought she could have?Bertha Banks has spent years plotting her return from Montana Territory to Eastern society as a respectable lady. She has never let life’s obstacles hold her down and nothing is going to get in her way now. She makes one last investment with the handsome Henry Alsobrook. But when things go wrong, she ends up spending the winter with him on his remote ranch... moreWith Bertha dead set on starting a new life where no one knows her, can she open her heart to a love she never thought she could have?Bertha Banks has spent years plotting her return from Montana Territory to Eastern society as a respectable lady. She has never let life’s obstacles hold her down and nothing is going to get in her way now. She makes one last investment with the handsome Henry Alsobrook. But when things go wrong, she ends up spending the winter with him on his remote ranch. Henry just wants to establish himself as a successful rancher and settle down with a respectable family. He never expected to find Bertha living at his homestead when he returned from a Texas cattle drive. He definitely never expected to fall for Big Bertha with her wild past. But if he wants Bertha to stay, he has to prove his love, convince her to give up her future plans, and thwart the other man who wants Bertha’s heart. Will Bertha choose the man who will help her escape her past, or the one who wants her just the way she is? less

Kit O’Malley wasn’t meant to be a society wife. She grew up in the Wild West dressing as a boy and enjoying the freedoms that allowed, and she intends to return there. But her uncle has plans to force her into marriage and even hired a bodyguard to keep an eye on her. That’s the last thing she needs, until she realizes he’s her ticket out.Declan Higgins is on the run. He thought Chicago would be far enough from Boston, but his enemies found him again... moreKit O’Malley wasn’t meant to be a society wife. She grew up in the Wild West dressing as a boy and enjoying the freedoms that allowed, and she intends to return there. But her uncle has plans to force her into marriage and even hired a bodyguard to keep an eye on her. That’s the last thing she needs, until she realizes he’s her ticket out.Declan Higgins is on the run. He thought Chicago would be far enough from Boston, but his enemies found him again. So now he intends to disappear into the wilds by joining a wilderness expedition. The last thing he needs is his former debutante charge showing up dressed as a man and risking her life. Yet death dogs his footsteps and somehow the young woman he met is guarding his life, instead of the other way around.From Chicago to Montana Territory, through a wilderness filled with geysers, mud pots and hot springs, these two lost hearts must work together to survive. How long can Kit hide the fact that she’s a woman dressed in men’s clothes? How long can Declan pretend he doesn’t care about Kit? How long before someone gets hurt? How far will they go to protect each other and the love they’ve found?This is the fifth book in the Mountain Men of Montana series. Each book can be read stand-alone. It’s clean and wholesome with lots of adventure. less