The Sam Archer Series Series by Leona Grace

The Civil War is coming to an end and Sam Archer, his term served, is riding to the small town of Dalton’s Gap and the family ranch on the other side of the hills. His parents and brother are waiting for him, as is the woman he intends to marry, and his future looks secure. But three years is a long time for a man to be away from home, and his return sees him risking his life in the pursuit of justice.

An unexpected letter forces Sam Archer to leave his wife and ranch and head back to the lands once owned by his family. His return, however, is fraught with danger and he finds himself caught between old friends and a ruthless enemy, leaving him to choose whether to risk the lives of those around him, or betray his tenets and free an outlaw accused of murder.