The Waymaker series Series by Malory Ford

After their first meeting, Edith “Edie” Carmichael would have been content to never lay eyes on Lucas Brown again. She thinks he’s no more than the grumpy owner of Pine Creek’s lumber company, and he thinks she’s a know-it-all lady doctor intent on putting folks in their place... moreAfter their first meeting, Edith “Edie” Carmichael would have been content to never lay eyes on Lucas Brown again. She thinks he’s no more than the grumpy owner of Pine Creek’s lumber company, and he thinks she’s a know-it-all lady doctor intent on putting folks in their place. The two must quickly form a truce when suspicious accidents and theft at the sawmill threaten both his livelihood and the lives of his men, but can Lucas ever learn to trust a woman after a lifetime of being abandoned by them? Can Edie be content running the clinic in the hometown she thinks she’s outgrown, or will her dreams prove more powerful than her growing feelings? And when the world around them goes up in flames, will Edie and Lucas make it out alive? less

After four years with the Texas Rangers, the last thing Malachi Carson expected to come home with was a bride.For Sarah Graham, with secrets as big as the Texas sky, it’s either a marriage of convenience or a life on the run. Malachi and Sarah marry to protect her and her baby from her late husband’s family, but Sarah struggles to move past a lifetime of being abandoned and rejected by those who are supposed to love her... moreAfter four years with the Texas Rangers, the last thing Malachi Carson expected to come home with was a bride.For Sarah Graham, with secrets as big as the Texas sky, it’s either a marriage of convenience or a life on the run. Malachi and Sarah marry to protect her and her baby from her late husband’s family, but Sarah struggles to move past a lifetime of being abandoned and rejected by those who are supposed to love her. As they get to know each other, feelings emerge, but will Malachi be able to protect Sarah from the growing threat against her? Will Sarah be able to trust the family she marries into, the one thing she’s always wanted? less

Violet Gilbert is carrying the weight of her bitterness against her father. Not only does she feel crushed under the burden, but her faith is in tatters as well. Nicholas Carson is a cowboy turned farmer who can’t shake his feelings for Violet no matter how many times she rebuffs him. He remembers the girl she used to be, and he’s fighting for the opportunity to see that girl again... moreViolet Gilbert is carrying the weight of her bitterness against her father. Not only does she feel crushed under the burden, but her faith is in tatters as well. Nicholas Carson is a cowboy turned farmer who can’t shake his feelings for Violet no matter how many times she rebuffs him. He remembers the girl she used to be, and he’s fighting for the opportunity to see that girl again. When Nicholas’s sister Lily enlists Violet to help with their yearly Christmas program, she has no idea Nicholas has been recruited to build the sets. As sparks fly and feelings grow, Violet struggles to forgive her father and imagine a future of joy and love. And when an unforeseen winter storm threatens both their lives and those of the school children, the two must work together to avoid disaster. less

Simon Carson is a self declared lifelong bachelor interested in three things: ranching, woodworking, and staying as far from the responsibility of a family as he can. Plenty of young ladies catch his eye, but they all want something he's just not interested in giving.Samantha Paulson is a trick-riding, back-talking cowgirl who has made a life for herself riding in Jed Harper's Wild West Show. She's tough, smart, and if her fans are to be believed, a little crazy... moreSimon Carson is a self declared lifelong bachelor interested in three things: ranching, woodworking, and staying as far from the responsibility of a family as he can. Plenty of young ladies catch his eye, but they all want something he's just not interested in giving.Samantha Paulson is a trick-riding, back-talking cowgirl who has made a life for herself riding in Jed Harper's Wild West Show. She's tough, smart, and if her fans are to be believed, a little crazy.Samantha's life is exactly as she wants it, thank you very much. That is, until someone starts sabotaging her act in the show and putting her in grave danger. The bosses send her out to a friend's ranch to hide out while they find the perpetrator, but her single cowboy father didn't exactly teach her to act like the other ladies in town. No, she knows horses better than she does people, and she'll earn her keep if she can.When Simon and Samantha meet, sparks fly and Simon starts to reevaluate everything he knows. That is, until Samantha's attacker goes on the hunt and may just be closer than they think. It'll be up to the Lord whether they have any hope for a future, or if they're doomed before they even start. less

Robert Jones lived his life quietly, content to fade into the background of his boisterous family and spend his days working as a blacksmith. He’d prefer to mind his own business, at least where anyone but kin was concerned.Katherine Jenkins gave up any dreams of an easy or idyllic life when her parents passed, and she fought to raise her little brother Jeremiah... moreRobert Jones lived his life quietly, content to fade into the background of his boisterous family and spend his days working as a blacksmith. He’d prefer to mind his own business, at least where anyone but kin was concerned.Katherine Jenkins gave up any dreams of an easy or idyllic life when her parents passed, and she fought to raise her little brother Jeremiah.One morning, as Katherine works her fingers to the bone to provide for herself and her brother, a mistake on his part sends them on the run from Dallas and they find themselves stowaways on a train of unknown destination. That is, until a tall, handsome blacksmith discovers them on the train and offers to help them. Katherine fights her growing feelings even as Robert gives into his, but the secrets between them prove a shaky foundation for a budding relationship. When those secrets come to light and their past catches up to them, will Robert be able to help Katherine and her brother before it’s too late, or will they be forced to run again? less