The Stevenson Brothers Series by Annabelle Marin

She lied when she replied to his ad for a wife. Will he turn her away?Stefan Stevenson is thirty-two years old, the owner of a successful ranch, and hopelessly single. He wants to marry and start a family, but he has no patience in courting a woman. Stefan puts in an application for a mail order bride. He only has two requirements: she has to be older than twenty-two and be strong enough to be the wife of a rancher... moreShe lied when she replied to his ad for a wife. Will he turn her away?Stefan Stevenson is thirty-two years old, the owner of a successful ranch, and hopelessly single. He wants to marry and start a family, but he has no patience in courting a woman. Stefan puts in an application for a mail order bride. He only has two requirements: she has to be older than twenty-two and be strong enough to be the wife of a rancher.Eighteen year old Imogene Spencer sees the ad in a newspaper and views it as her one chance to avoid spinsterhood. Months later, she is standing in front of a displeased Stefan who makes it very clear she is the opposite of what he expected. Despite their unusual courtship, they soon find themselves married and Stefan decides he has no other choice but to show her what the life of a rancher's wife is all about. Being married to a rancher can bring endless love, but also unsuspecting danger. Will their newfound marriage have a happily ever after?Publisher's Note: This steamy historical romance contains an element of power exchange. less

He saved her from ruin. She saved him from himself. Penelope: Disowned by my parents after I trusted an unsavory suitor, I was reduced to miserable poverty. I’m determined to survive on my own so I take a job at the local brothel. Derek: As pastor of the town of Redwood, when I discovered Penelope Harris, whom I remember as a sweet young woman, in such a state, I want to help, but the stubborn brat won’t hear of it... moreHe saved her from ruin. She saved him from himself. Penelope: Disowned by my parents after I trusted an unsavory suitor, I was reduced to miserable poverty. I’m determined to survive on my own so I take a job at the local brothel. Derek: As pastor of the town of Redwood, when I discovered Penelope Harris, whom I remember as a sweet young woman, in such a state, I want to help, but the stubborn brat won’t hear of it. I have no choice but to visit her night after night, to keep her from ruining her life even more. Rumors soon start to fly about the pastor and the prostitute, even though nothing inappropriate has happened between us. To stop the rumors, I propose, and promise we will live as friends rather than husband and wife. Penelope: Seeing Derek Stevenson ruining his life, I accept. But as time passes, it gets harder and harder to keep our promise to remain friends, even though he’s a stubborn, old-fashioned man who believes that wives should obey their husbands.Publisher's Note: This steamy historical western contains elements of power exchange. less

When city girl Bethany Fields arrives in the town of Redwood two days before her 21st birthday, her main reason for traveling to this small town is to find the mother she's never met. She refuses to listen to Sheriff Peter Stevenson's doubts that she will adjust to living in the middle of nowhere.Peter doesn't believe the prissy Bethany has what it takes to become a schoolteacher, no matter how much she protests... moreWhen city girl Bethany Fields arrives in the town of Redwood two days before her 21st birthday, her main reason for traveling to this small town is to find the mother she's never met. She refuses to listen to Sheriff Peter Stevenson's doubts that she will adjust to living in the middle of nowhere.Peter doesn't believe the prissy Bethany has what it takes to become a schoolteacher, no matter how much she protests. When her lodging placement fall through, they have no choice but to share the same residence. Peter thinks Bethany is a spoiled woman whom he will only have to tolerate for a year. Then why can't he stop thinking about kissing her and making her his?Publisher's Note: This conclusion to the Stevenson Brothers series contains some steamy scenes and elements of power exchange less