Women Betrayed Series by Margaret Tanner

Destitute, eighteen year old Claire is forced into prostitution, and ends up working in a high class establishment in New Orleans. A chance sighting of her childhood sweetheart, Aaron Kirby, gives her hope that he might help her escape from the ruthless brothel owner, Michael De Rosa... moreDestitute, eighteen year old Claire is forced into prostitution, and ends up working in a high class establishment in New Orleans. A chance sighting of her childhood sweetheart, Aaron Kirby, gives her hope that he might help her escape from the ruthless brothel owner, Michael De Rosa. If she does get away, will she find happiness with Aaron on his Texas ranch? Or, will her shameful past be too much for him to forgive? Award winning authors have joined forces to create an exciting new Historical series - Soiled Doves. Each book in the series will be a stand-alone novella with a happily ever after ending. Note: Although Soiled Dove was a term used mainly for brothel/cathouse workers in the 19th Century, we have taken liberties and our Soiled Doves are mostly girls who have had sexual relations outside of wedlock as in some cases they were also known by this term. less

Branded a traitor, Nathan Montgomery is disowned by his family and his country. In a lawless town like Deadwood, a man can hide from his former life and make a comfortable living, no questions asked. Tess Smith is hiding from her past. She finds solace in her skills as a circus acrobat, but once her kindly mentor dies, she is left to the mercy of his evil nephew... moreBranded a traitor, Nathan Montgomery is disowned by his family and his country. In a lawless town like Deadwood, a man can hide from his former life and make a comfortable living, no questions asked. Tess Smith is hiding from her past. She finds solace in her skills as a circus acrobat, but once her kindly mentor dies, she is left to the mercy of his evil nephew. Can Tess and Nathan find happiness together, or will their dark secrets tear them apart? Award winning authors have joined forces to create an exciting new Historical series - Soiled Doves. Each book in the series will be a stand-alone novella with a happily ever after ending. Note: Although Soiled Dove was a term used mainly for brothel/cathouse workers in the 19th Century, we have taken liberties and our Soiled Doves are mostly girls who have had sexual relations outside of wedlock as in some cases they were also known by this term. less

Librarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Vilified by The Temperance Society ladies, betrayed and hunted by a ruthless brothel owner, Flame, is on the run. Her Pa’s isolated ranch will be her refuge, if only she can make it there. Seriously wounded gunslinger, Caleb, is found by Flame and nursed back to health. To find happiness together, Caleb and Flame will have to overcome secrets, lies and betrayal. Mild Adult Themes. Stand alone story with HEA ending.

Librarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Dumped in a saloon by her bigamous husband, Sophie is forced to flee town wearing only a saloon gal dress.Rescued by Lakota Indians, she lives with them until she and her friends are captured by a group of desperadoes. She escapes from them and hides out in the wilderness.Trying to find her way back to the Lakota people, she is near death when she is saved by Gabe Benton, a man whose life is tainted by the thirst for revenge... moreLibrarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Dumped in a saloon by her bigamous husband, Sophie is forced to flee town wearing only a saloon gal dress.Rescued by Lakota Indians, she lives with them until she and her friends are captured by a group of desperadoes. She escapes from them and hides out in the wilderness.Trying to find her way back to the Lakota people, she is near death when she is saved by Gabe Benton, a man whose life is tainted by the thirst for revenge.Gabe is shocked when he discovers the woman he rescues is not an Indian, but is white.They fall in love, but what will happen when Gabe discovers Sophie is implicated in his wife’s death? less

A traumatic childhood delivers Scarlett into the hands of Jake, a ruthless brothel owner. He trains her to become the star attraction of The Black Stetson bordello. Sent to infuse new life into a floating bordello on the Mississippi River, Scarlett falls in love with the steamboat’s dashing Pilot, Liam. A tragic accident in New Orleans parts the lovers, and Scarlett returns to the Black Stetson, frightened, alone and pregnant... moreA traumatic childhood delivers Scarlett into the hands of Jake, a ruthless brothel owner. He trains her to become the star attraction of The Black Stetson bordello. Sent to infuse new life into a floating bordello on the Mississippi River, Scarlett falls in love with the steamboat’s dashing Pilot, Liam. A tragic accident in New Orleans parts the lovers, and Scarlett returns to the Black Stetson, frightened, alone and pregnant. Can she persuade Jake to let her stay? And if so, to what lengths will Scarlett have to go to keep Liam’s baby safe? less

Previously published by a publisher who is ceasing business Brought up in an orphanage, and only knowing hardship and despair, Jessica easily falls into a brothel owner’s “honeyed” trap. Ethan sees Jessica on a whore wagon. She stole from him, so why should he believe she is an innocent victim? After being forced to leave town, they stumble upon a little orphaned girl, and to keep her they will have to wed. Will dark forces from the past, keep them from finding their happily ever after?