The Judges Family Series by Paulette D. Marshall, Paulette D. Mashall

Chasing Dream – Back page 1895 A young woman Doctor Polly notices an advertisement for an opening in a practice in Fort Smith Arkansas. Her own practice is booming, so there is no need to move, but there is just something about that advertisement that pulls her. She decides to write to them and ask a few questions to find out more about it.Most patients if they cannot pay with cash will pay with chickens or other items. She would never turn anyone away who could not pay... moreChasing Dream – Back page 1895 A young woman Doctor Polly notices an advertisement for an opening in a practice in Fort Smith Arkansas. Her own practice is booming, so there is no need to move, but there is just something about that advertisement that pulls her. She decides to write to them and ask a few questions to find out more about it.Most patients if they cannot pay with cash will pay with chickens or other items. She would never turn anyone away who could not pay. After making breakfast one morning for her brother, she sat down and waited for him. He must have been extra tried to sleep this late, but breakfast was now cold. She went up and checked on him. She walked in and knew with a glace that he was already gone. She felt for his pulse and there was none. There was no one left for her now since their father had passed away a few months earlier. Her bother was her last living relative.She had received a letter back from Arkansas but had not had a chance to look at it. She read it and it sounded perfect, just what she needed. She sent a telegram accepting the position and sold anything of value that was not precious to her to get enough funds for the train, with little to spare. Everything else that she did not need she gave away the rest to those in need. The next morning, she packed the last few things in her carpet bag with one last look around and was on her way to a new life as she boarded the train that will take her to Arkansas. Her exciting new life starts on the train when it gets robbed. She helps those with wounds and ends up meeting a couple that owns a ranch in Fort Smith. She becomes friends with Josephine along with her husband who is her patient, Chester Matterson. They offer her a place to stay. It turns out the Matterson’s are related to Judge Parker. When the train stops suddenly, she falls into the arms of a handsome stranger with mesmerizing steel-blue eyes. What will happen next?This adventure leads her to a whole new life as she starts all over with her new practice. She meets many challenges head on with determined ferocity, life, and the possibility of more. Dreams she dared to dream about, but never told anyone, because the odds of them coming true are slim to none? Are her dreams fulfilled? Does she find love and a husband who fulfills her dreams? less

Sassy has always dreamed of opening a bakery. She and her grandmother used to talk about what she wanted to do in life. Her grandmother encouraged her with her dream. Sassy kept a book with ideas for her bakery and some recipes from her grandmother. Her grandmother left all of her granddaughters some money to use toward their dreams. When a new shop opened up in Fort Smith Arkansas, she inquired on renting it only to be told he does not rent to women... moreSassy has always dreamed of opening a bakery. She and her grandmother used to talk about what she wanted to do in life. Her grandmother encouraged her with her dream. Sassy kept a book with ideas for her bakery and some recipes from her grandmother. Her grandmother left all of her granddaughters some money to use toward their dreams. When a new shop opened up in Fort Smith Arkansas, she inquired on renting it only to be told he does not rent to women. She asks her bother-in-law Chester to step in and help her rent it. But when the owner sees Chester, he refuses to rent or sell.Chester wants to help his sister-in-law attain her dreams, so he seeks the advice of Judge Parker, who is his partners father-in-law. The Judge tries to help, but being a Judge ties his hands. He knows of a man named Sam, who just came into town and is interested in learning about the store owner since the store owner is not really who he appears to be. He decides to contact him on the off chance he can help. Judge Parker also decides to contact Sassy’s father Domminic Brown who by the way is a lawyer and he is the Judge’s brother-in-law. He knew if one of his kids were having issues he would want to know and try to help them.It appears there are a lot of men in this town who believe a woman’s place is in the home, cooking and raising their children. Sassy still has a dream of a family while owning a bakery. She does not want to sacrifice one dream for the other. Sassy wants to know if there are any men out there that believe differently?The stage has been robbed not too far away and the Wells Fargo money is missing. They send an undercover Pinkerton agent to investigate. They follow the suspect to the Fort Smith.Somehow Sassy unknowingly gets tangled up the with suspect.Does she end up having her store? Is she in danger? Is there marriage in her future or is there any room for that. less

Christine is at a crossroad in her life. She could go back home, but there really was nothing holding her there but her parents, and she would rather not return. Spotting an empty store inspired her to follow her dream of owning her own dress shop. Once the shop was open, a man enters asking for the location of her back door. He was wearing his gun belt low on his hips, and there’s a sense of danger about him... moreChristine is at a crossroad in her life. She could go back home, but there really was nothing holding her there but her parents, and she would rather not return. Spotting an empty store inspired her to follow her dream of owning her own dress shop. Once the shop was open, a man enters asking for the location of her back door. He was wearing his gun belt low on his hips, and there’s a sense of danger about him. But was he dangerous or just in danger? In that moment her world changes, even though she doesn’t know it yet. Does it put her life in danger? Does he cause trouble or does trouble follow him? Will he be able to save her? Will she find love, or will it pass her by? less