Wind River Hearts Series by Lacy Williams

Swirling rumors forced Cecilia White out of the teaching job she loved. She vowed not to get involved with a man again—no matter what. But when the term begins at a new schoolhouse in a new town, disaster strikes. No matter what she does, she can’t seem to escape the handsome, single chairman of the school board.John Morgan has a secret. He’s not who he says he is. He’ll do anything to protect and provide for his young sister—including cozying up to the prickly schoolmarm... moreSwirling rumors forced Cecilia White out of the teaching job she loved. She vowed not to get involved with a man again—no matter what. But when the term begins at a new schoolhouse in a new town, disaster strikes. No matter what she does, she can’t seem to escape the handsome, single chairman of the school board.John Morgan has a secret. He’s not who he says he is. He’ll do anything to protect and provide for his young sister—including cozying up to the prickly schoolmarm.Sparks fly and Cecilia must deny her heart if she hopes to keep her job. But what’s more important? Duty or love? less

Susie Crowell née White is a desperate young mother with another baby on the way. Her late husband left her nothing but his bad reputation. She has no money and is too ashamed to return home to her family. When she is trapped alone during a snowstorm with a stranger and the baby coming, her only choice is to rely on him.Gil Hart came west to find healing for his consumption. He never expected to find himself trapped with a lost young widow... moreSusie Crowell née White is a desperate young mother with another baby on the way. Her late husband left her nothing but his bad reputation. She has no money and is too ashamed to return home to her family. When she is trapped alone during a snowstorm with a stranger and the baby coming, her only choice is to rely on him.Gil Hart came west to find healing for his consumption. He never expected to find himself trapped with a lost young widow. Or how fast he could fall for her and her two little ones. But it doesn’t take long for his secrets to come to light.After everything she’s suffered in the past, can Susie ever trust another gambler?"…pure sweetness in a very readable package, perfect for those who like their romance gentle, G-rated, and family-style.” - Publisher’s Weekly on The Homesteader’s Sweetheart."…smart, gentle, and uplifting…” Publisher’s Weekly on Return of the Cowboy Doctor.Books in this series:Marrying Miss MarshalCounterfeit CowboyCowboy PrideThe Homesteader’s SweetheartCourted by a CowboyRoping the WranglerReturn of the Cowboy DoctorThe Wrangler’s Inconvenient WifeA Cowboy for ChristmasHer Convenient CowboyHer Cowboy DeputyCatching the CowgirlThe Cowboy’s HonorWinning the Schoolmarm"Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel.” Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR."It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve.” WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS. less

All traveling nurse Libby wanted was a quiet Christmas to grieve losing her younger brother. She’s on a westbound train heading home when she and a friend find themselves in the middle of a hijacking and then taken hostage by a gang of outlaws. Walt White is a U.S. Marshal who has been chasing down the Seymour gang for years. But he’s kidnapped along with two innocent women, he must figure out how to keep them alive—and it doesn’t help that he’s completely distracted by the beautiful Libby... moreAll traveling nurse Libby wanted was a quiet Christmas to grieve losing her younger brother. She’s on a westbound train heading home when she and a friend find themselves in the middle of a hijacking and then taken hostage by a gang of outlaws. Walt White is a U.S. Marshal who has been chasing down the Seymour gang for years. But he’s kidnapped along with two innocent women, he must figure out how to keep them alive—and it doesn’t help that he’s completely distracted by the beautiful Libby. He’ll need his wits about him if he hopes to save them.As they work to engineer an escape, Walt realizes that Libby is resilient and cunning—and vulnerable, though she hides it well. He must give his all to protect her heart and bring her home in time for Christmas.“…pure sweetness in a very readable package, perfect for those who like their romance gentle, G-rated, and family-style.” Publisher’s Weekly on The Homesteader’s Sweetheart.”…smart, gentle, and uplifting…” Publisher’s Weekly on Return of the Cowboy Doctor.Books in this series:Marrying Miss MarshalCounterfeit CowboyCowboy PrideThe Homesteader’s SweetheartCourted by a CowboyRoping the WranglerReturn of the Cowboy DoctorThe Wrangler’s Inconvenient WifeA Cowboy for ChristmasHer Convenient CowboyHer Cowboy DeputyCatching the CowgirlThe Cowboy’s HonorWinning the SchoolmarmThe Wrangler's Ready-Made FamilyOther books by USA Today bestselling author Lacy Williams:The Sutter’s Hollow series:His Small-Town GirlSecondhand CowboyCowgirl Next DoorThe Hometown Sweethearts series:Kissed by a CowboyLove Letters from CowboyMistletoe CowboyThe Bull RiderThe BrotherThe ProdigalCowgirl for KeepsJingle Bell CowgirlHeart of a Cowgirl3 Days with a CowboyProdigal CowgirlSoldier Under the MistletoeThe Nanny’s Christmas WishThe Rancher’s Unexpected GiftSomeone OldSomeone NewSomeone BorrowedTen DatesAlways a BridesmaidNext Door SantaLove LessonsCowboy Fairytale seriesOnce Upon a CowboyCowboy CharmingThe Toad PrinceThe Beastly PrincessThe Lost PrincessKissing KelseyCourting CarrieStealing SarahKeeping KaylaMelting MeganThe Other PrincessThe Prince's Matchmaker”Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel.” Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR.”It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve.” WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS. less

Please note that this is a completely revised edition of the original bookThey survived a harrowing near-death experience. Can a poignant family Christmas bring them together?Ida needs a quiet Christmas at home to rest and find her footing again. But her boisterous family is anything but quiet and things only get worse when her U.S. Marshal brother brings home a prisoner for the holiday-the same outlaw that saved her life.Tom Seymour discombobulates her. He's arrogant and unrepentant... morePlease note that this is a completely revised edition of the original bookThey survived a harrowing near-death experience. Can a poignant family Christmas bring them together?Ida needs a quiet Christmas at home to rest and find her footing again. But her boisterous family is anything but quiet and things only get worse when her U.S. Marshal brother brings home a prisoner for the holiday-the same outlaw that saved her life.Tom Seymour discombobulates her. He's arrogant and unrepentant. But when she's forced to nurse his injuries, she realizes that his persona is all a façade. The man underneath is wounded and kind and in need of redemption.But Tom must make a choice between his old life and the chance to make a new one with Ida. Can she trust the man he is becoming or will he betray her? less