Brides of Fremont County Series by Cat Cahill

Can a marriage of convenience turn into a second chance at love?Ruthann Joliet has been in love with her brother's best friend, Nathaniel Harper, since she was a girl. When Nate kissed her and then enlisted in the Army, Ruthann was certain she'd never see him again.Years later, Nate has returned to Cañon City and set up shop as a photographer. But much to Ruthann's dismay, he's changed. The once easygoing, affable boy has turned into a hardened man... moreCan a marriage of convenience turn into a second chance at love?Ruthann Joliet has been in love with her brother's best friend, Nathaniel Harper, since she was a girl. When Nate kissed her and then enlisted in the Army, Ruthann was certain she'd never see him again.Years later, Nate has returned to Cañon City and set up shop as a photographer. But much to Ruthann's dismay, he's changed. The once easygoing, affable boy has turned into a hardened man.When a pending scandal means that Nate needs to marry quickly or leave town, Ruthann is his only willing option.Can a man haunted by the past find love in the present? And will Ruthann learn to love the man Nate is now, particularly when the reason she married him threatens everything they hold dear?Ruthann is the third book in the sweet and clean Brides of Fremont County series.Brides of Fremont County is a spin-off of Cat's Gilbert Girls series. You may find some of your favorite characters making an appearance in each series! Each book in the Brides of Fremont County series is a standalone romance and can be read in no particular order. less

Norah Parker would do anything to prove her brother Jeremy's innocence. Sentenced to years in prison for robbery and murder, all hope seems lost for Jeremy. But even though Norah's parents have given up on him, she won't. And she knows one other person who won't either--her dearest friend's brother, Stuart Joliet.Stuart has spent the last two years blaming himself for his friend's turn onto the wrong path... moreNorah Parker would do anything to prove her brother Jeremy's innocence. Sentenced to years in prison for robbery and murder, all hope seems lost for Jeremy. But even though Norah's parents have given up on him, she won't. And she knows one other person who won't either--her dearest friend's brother, Stuart Joliet.Stuart has spent the last two years blaming himself for his friend's turn onto the wrong path. But although Jeremy made some poor choices, Stuart has a hard time believing what the judge said about him. When Norah approaches Stuart for help in proving Jeremy was wrongly accused, he can't say no.Working together brings Norah and Stuart closer together, but their newfound love--and their lives--are in danger when the wrong people find out what they're doing. less

She didn’t mean to fall in love with the man hired to protect her.Running away to a remote Colorado town seemed the best way for Charlotte Montgomery to avoid an arranged marriage. After all, once her father agreed to let her choose her own husband, Charlotte could return home to Baltimore. But she didn’t expect to fall in love with the man her father hired to protect her.Mark Becker took the job from Charlotte’s father for one reason: money... moreShe didn’t mean to fall in love with the man hired to protect her.Running away to a remote Colorado town seemed the best way for Charlotte Montgomery to avoid an arranged marriage. After all, once her father agreed to let her choose her own husband, Charlotte could return home to Baltimore. But she didn’t expect to fall in love with the man her father hired to protect her.Mark Becker took the job from Charlotte’s father for one reason: money. But Charlotte turns out to be more than the spoiled debutante he’d expected. Instead, she’s smart, sensible, and determined to find a friend who came to Cañon City a few months before.Mark agrees to help Charlotte locate her friend. But when the search turns dangerous, will he be able to protect her? Or will he lose the woman he’s come to love?***Previously published as part of the Secrets, Scandals, & Seduction boxset.***Charlotte is the fifth book in the Brides of Fremont County series. It can be read as a standalone or enjoyed as part of the series. Like all of Cat's books, this sweet and clean historical romance will warm your heart and fill you with hope. less