Loves of South Dakota Series by Lilly Inman

Isabelle Williams didn’t want to get married. Neither did Joseph Cartwright. When Isabelle arrives in the small town of Close Ridge, she mistakes Joseph’s cousin for her suitor and is thoroughly displeased when he drags her straight to the Sheriff’s office... moreIsabelle Williams didn’t want to get married. Neither did Joseph Cartwright. When Isabelle arrives in the small town of Close Ridge, she mistakes Joseph’s cousin for her suitor and is thoroughly displeased when he drags her straight to the Sheriff’s office. Why wouldn’t she be? She’d done nothing wrong! Her feisty personality will certainly put Joseph through his paces, but will Isabelle be able to lower her defences and truly commit to this union?Sheriff Joseph Cartwright has too much on his plate already with this dangerous criminal gang on the rampage — and now he has a mail order bride to look after too? As his old man gets sicker, will Joseph be able to bring these murderous outlaws to justice and prove to himself that he can protect the residents of Close Ridge — and the resident closest to his heart? The Lonely Lawman and his Belle is a clean and wholesome historical Western romance novella with a feel-good ending. No cliff-hangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily ever after. less

Will she stay when she learns the truth?Grace Anderson was looking forward to a simple life in the country with her new husband. But when he ditches Grace at the altar and marries her cousin, Grace finds herself in a downward spiral of depression… until she sees an ad in the paper, that is. Overwhelmed with the shame of being jilted and the hurt of her ex’s betrayal, Grace escapes to the West to marry a man whose letters had charmed her, only to discover he has a terrible secret... moreWill she stay when she learns the truth?Grace Anderson was looking forward to a simple life in the country with her new husband. But when he ditches Grace at the altar and marries her cousin, Grace finds herself in a downward spiral of depression… until she sees an ad in the paper, that is. Overwhelmed with the shame of being jilted and the hurt of her ex’s betrayal, Grace escapes to the West to marry a man whose letters had charmed her, only to discover he has a terrible secret.Timothy Weiss just wanted to work hard and set his business up for success, but after a fateful evening with his unruly brother, he finds himself propelled to the heart of a shocking criminal affair. With the police on his trail, Timothy must leave everything behind and start a new life, far away from the crime which besieges him. Love is the least of his priorities right now, but a wife would help his reputation, he reasons.But when Grace steps off that train and into his life, Timothy can’t help but wonder if there might be more to this marriage of convenience than meets the eye - she is the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen, after all.Will the couple be able to move on from their pasts and find love? Or will their union end in yet more betrayal?The Honest Outlaw and his Grace is a sweet historical western romance novella with a feel-good ending and a guaranteed happily ever after.Other stand-alones in this collection:The Lonely Lawman and his BelleThe Rich Rancher and his Charity (out June 12th 2020) less

She came to be his wife but he thinks she's just the maid…After her landlord threw her out, turbulent Charity Lamont answers an ad to go west as a mail-order bride. But when she arrives and is mistaken for an employee by the strong and silent rancher, she finds herself getting distracted from her original goal: find and reconnect with her father who disappeared when she was born... moreShe came to be his wife but he thinks she's just the maid…After her landlord threw her out, turbulent Charity Lamont answers an ad to go west as a mail-order bride. But when she arrives and is mistaken for an employee by the strong and silent rancher, she finds herself getting distracted from her original goal: find and reconnect with her father who disappeared when she was born. Caught between the search for her father and the unmistakable attraction she feels for Nathan, will Charity find the stability she so fervently desires?Nathan Crawford's ranch is flourishing, but there's just one snag - he can't seem to earn his employees’ respect. When Charity turns up, he sees in her the answer to his problem - what he doesn't expect is that she'll be the one to solve other issues, too. Issues he doesn't want to think about right now.Will Nathan learn to put past hurt aside and see Charity for who she really is?The Rich Rancher and his Charity is a clean and wholesome historical Western romance novella with a feel-good ending. No cliff-hangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Other stand-alones in this collection:The Lonely Lawman and his BelleThe Honest Outlaw and his GraceThe Dark Doctor and his Melody (July 2020) less