The Belle Fourche Chronicles Series by Kari Trumbo

What’s a woman to do when she isn’t accepted?Anywhere . . .By the age of sixteen, Josephine Littlebear determined she was better off on her own. Her father’s hatred of her heritage sent her, alone and independent, to the cow town of Belle Fourche, SD. For years she worked hard and kept to herself, but that changed when she saved a man, and his sheep, from a chance encounter with a bear. Now she’s faced with having something she’s never had before: a friend... moreWhat’s a woman to do when she isn’t accepted?Anywhere . . .By the age of sixteen, Josephine Littlebear determined she was better off on her own. Her father’s hatred of her heritage sent her, alone and independent, to the cow town of Belle Fourche, SD. For years she worked hard and kept to herself, but that changed when she saved a man, and his sheep, from a chance encounter with a bear. Now she’s faced with having something she’s never had before: a friend.Gideon has always done what his father asked of him.Until now . . . Being the second brother, Gideon’s life has always been planned out for him. He was destined to marry someone who could help their sheep ranch and build a family legacy. But when he’s trapped by a hungry bear and a woman he’s never seen before rescues him, sparks fly. Trouble is, his father will never accept a half-Indian bride.The Johlman ranch is under attack, and no one seems to know by whom. Their faith is tested when proven friends turn to enemies. When Gideon's older sister makes a surprising choice that could cost the family everything, he must choose which is more important—the family that’s given him everything, or the love of his life.Get this sweet historical Christian romance, now! less

When she accidentally takes sides in a family feud that consumes a whole town, the consequences could cost Tamar her life. A failed mail order bride, her empty purse leaves her out of choices. She’s forced to move to the Johlman ranch as a piano teacher to the owner's two daughters. Despite her wealthy upbringing, the rural ranch with its two servants feels much more welcoming than her own home. Leo, the rancher's son, makes her her heart dance faster than a waltz... moreWhen she accidentally takes sides in a family feud that consumes a whole town, the consequences could cost Tamar her life. A failed mail order bride, her empty purse leaves her out of choices. She’s forced to move to the Johlman ranch as a piano teacher to the owner's two daughters. Despite her wealthy upbringing, the rural ranch with its two servants feels much more welcoming than her own home. Leo, the rancher's son, makes her her heart dance faster than a waltz. Leo can’t believe the answer to his prayers just arrived on the train. He needs to prove to his pa that he’s serious about ranching, which means being serious about life. A wife would prove to the world he’s ready to be a man. Trouble is, Pa just decided he wasn’t worth waiting on and disinherited him. Now, Tamar feels a connection to Leo she’s never had before, but his father would never allow the union. Leo’s love for Tamar is growing but he’s got nothing left to offer her, except his heart. less

Armstrong has never had a choice in his life.Pa has made every decision, from who his friends are to when he will take over their huge cattle spread. He’s made plenty of enemies in Belle Fourche, SD along the way. Especially their neighbors, the sheep ranching Johlmans.When a judge arrives in town to look into all the misdeeds of both families, Armstrong’s carefully planned world begins to crumble, particularly when he meets the judge's daughter... moreArmstrong has never had a choice in his life.Pa has made every decision, from who his friends are to when he will take over their huge cattle spread. He’s made plenty of enemies in Belle Fourche, SD along the way. Especially their neighbors, the sheep ranching Johlmans.When a judge arrives in town to look into all the misdeeds of both families, Armstrong’s carefully planned world begins to crumble, particularly when he meets the judge's daughter. A woman who could have his heart, unless her father finds out what his family has been doing.Dosha Cattrel’s father has threatened every man who’s shown interest. She’s given up hope of ever finding someone perfect enough to suit him, much less love her.Her father brings her and a secretive Pinkerton agent to investigate a land war. She fully expects to be bored silly until she meets Armstrong, one of the very men under her father’s spyglass. What Armstrong doesn’t know is that she is related to the Johlmans, his fiercest enemy.Can a forbidden love survive the light of day, or will secrets kill the growing love between them?Preorder this sweet, forbidden romance now! less

Hannah has learned the hardest love lesson.Taken from her home and on the run, Hannah wants nothing more than to escape and return to her old life. The husband she loved, but who scorned her is now dead. But the man hired to hide her is vindictive and out for revenge.Blake is a Pinkerton hired to find her. When he's finally successful, Hannah isn't the woman her family knew. She's closed off, hurt, and guilt-ridden after putting her family through so much... moreHannah has learned the hardest love lesson.Taken from her home and on the run, Hannah wants nothing more than to escape and return to her old life. The husband she loved, but who scorned her is now dead. But the man hired to hide her is vindictive and out for revenge.Blake is a Pinkerton hired to find her. When he's finally successful, Hannah isn't the woman her family knew. She's closed off, hurt, and guilt-ridden after putting her family through so much. She feels incapable of loving anyone again.Can Blake not only return her to her family, but can he reconcile her wounded heart as well? less

The thrilling conclusion to the Belle Fourche ChroniclesAlice has always been the good daughter, the one who does what everyone expects. She promised Kent Douglas she would wait for his return even though her family has fought his for the past thirty years.Then he left and never contacted her again.Two long years have gone by and Alice is an adult. Despite the occasional annoyance by the Douglas patriarch, they hear nothing from their neighbors... moreThe thrilling conclusion to the Belle Fourche ChroniclesAlice has always been the good daughter, the one who does what everyone expects. She promised Kent Douglas she would wait for his return even though her family has fought his for the past thirty years.Then he left and never contacted her again.Two long years have gone by and Alice is an adult. Despite the occasional annoyance by the Douglas patriarch, they hear nothing from their neighbors. When word comes that Kent not only returned, but has been back for quite some time without contacting her, tensions rage. Alice wants revenge for her humiliation.Kent was heavily scarred protecting Alice from a bomb, and he's returned home with worse scars to his heart.He went to school to become a doctor, but along the way found out the teachers thought he'd be better suited to a barn. No patient wants to look to a monster for hope. He never wanted to work on a ranch again, but now his training -- the training he ran away and fought to have -- will be in a barn.He loves Alice Johlman like she's half of his heart, but he can't accept the failure he is and won't force her to follow through on her promise from years before.If only he could forget her.Wounded hero Kent will do anything for the only woman he's ever loved, except ask her to keep her promise. Preorder this second-chance, always loved you romance, now! less