Lone Star Courage Series by Lyn Cote

From fashionable New Orleans society, Miss Della Mott is now bound for frontier Spanish Texas where anything might happen. At twenty-five and never interested in marriage, she is glad finally to be considered “on the shelf.” But her plans for independence in Louisiana have failed and now her very life may be in danger.The panic of 1819 destroyed many fortunes, including Della’s stepfather’s plantation... moreFrom fashionable New Orleans society, Miss Della Mott is now bound for frontier Spanish Texas where anything might happen. At twenty-five and never interested in marriage, she is glad finally to be considered “on the shelf.” But her plans for independence in Louisiana have failed and now her very life may be in danger.The panic of 1819 destroyed many fortunes, including Della’s stepfather’s plantation. When he hears of Stephen Austin's agreement with Spain to allow angloamericanos to settle on free land in colonial Texas, the impulsive man packs up the family, slaves, and their remaining possessions in wagons, traveling north along the trading route to Texas. Della, the realist, knows she can't depend on her inept, volatile stepfather. Who will provide the protection and guidance they will need to survive?Quinn, son of an American scout and a Cherokee mother, is heading home to Texas. A horse-trader, he has failed in obtaining a thoroughbred colt in New Orleans. thwarting his plan to breed thoroughbred and mustangs. Along the way he meets with Della’s family. He is struck by her dignity and strength. But he has decided not to marry. Both his parents died before they reached forty. The frontier is too dangerous to start a family. And he is of mixed blood.But he also recognizes that Della’s stepfather will lead them into disaster and perhaps death. He can't ignore her need. And so begins their unspoken alliance into wild frontier Texas.Unfortunately someone else's twisted agenda will endanger them all.Another authentic Christian historical romance by Lyn Cote with nearly two million books sold~Orignally published as The Desire of Her Heart in 2009 by HarperCollins. less

No one has ever been on Anna’s side. Will that change in Texas? In 1846, young widow Anna survives the grueling voyage from Germany to start a new life in the promised land of Texas. Forced by circumstances into servitude, Anna is now determined to leave her harsh master. But how can a single woman face the frontier on her own?Texas Ranger Carson Quinn is responsible for leading her party of German immigrants through Comanche territory to their Hill Country... moreNo one has ever been on Anna’s side. Will that change in Texas? In 1846, young widow Anna survives the grueling voyage from Germany to start a new life in the promised land of Texas. Forced by circumstances into servitude, Anna is now determined to leave her harsh master. But how can a single woman face the frontier on her own?Texas Ranger Carson Quinn is responsible for leading her party of German immigrants through Comanche territory to their Hill Country. Drawn to Anna’s sweet nature, he watches her persevere through the physical and emotional hardships of traveling through this new and still wild land. He silently vows to do anything to protect her. But yet another war is brewing…Mexico will not accept US annexation of the young Texas Republic without a fight. Though honor bound to defend Texas, Carson's deepest longing is to lay down his rifle once and for all and forge a peaceful life with Anna. As American troops arrive in Texas, she watches the man she longs for torn between duty and love. Will the tide of history keep them from a future together?One more time the Quinn family takes up arms in the cause of freedom.Trusting His Love book 3 of the “Lone Star Courage” series brings the Quinn family saga to an exciting conclusion. less