The Whispering Winds of Montana Series by Susan Leigh Carlton

A Marriage of Convenience Becomes an Adventure of the HeartWhen Boston schoolteacher Laura Whitmore inherits a Montana ranch from her eccentric great-aunt, she discovers there's one shocking she must marry within six months and live as a true wife for a year, or lose everything to a ruthless cattle baron. Desperate and out of options, she proposes a marriage of convenience to Jake Sullivan, the ranch's ruggedly handsome foreman who needs the security as much as she needs a husband... moreA Marriage of Convenience Becomes an Adventure of the HeartWhen Boston schoolteacher Laura Whitmore inherits a Montana ranch from her eccentric great-aunt, she discovers there's one shocking she must marry within six months and live as a true wife for a year, or lose everything to a ruthless cattle baron. Desperate and out of options, she proposes a marriage of convenience to Jake Sullivan, the ranch's ruggedly handsome foreman who needs the security as much as she needs a husband.Jake Sullivan has spent three years running Whispering Pines Ranch while sending every penny to support his widowed sister. When his prim, proper new boss offers him a business arrangement disguised as matrimony, he agrees—despite knowing that a Boston lady and a broken-down cowboy have nothing in common except desperation.But what starts as a practical solution quickly becomes complicated when Laura proves she's got more grit than any frontier woman, and Jake discovers that arguing with his fake wife is the most fun he's had in years. Between cattle rustlers, scheming neighbors, and a town full of matchmaking busybodies, they're forced to work together to save their ranch—and somewhere between the morning chores and midnight crises, their marriage of convenience starts feeling dangerously real.When family secrets threaten to destroy their fragile trust and a powerful enemy makes his final play for their land, Laura and Jake must is what they've built together worth fighting for, or will pride and fear cost them the love of a lifetime?A delightfully witty historical romance full of laugh-out-loud moments, sizzling chemistry, and the kind of love that's worth taking the biggest risk of all.Perfect for fans of Linda Lael Miller, Jodi Thomas, and anyone who loves a good marriage-of-convenience story with heart, humor, and a guaranteed happily ever after.What readers are “Couldn't put it down! Laura and Jake's banter had me laughing out loud, and their chemistry practically set my Kindle on fire.”“Finally, a historical romance heroine who can hold her own! Laura's journey from prim schoolmarm to ranch wife is absolutely perfect.”“A sweet, unconventional romance with characters you'll fall in love with, and a plot that keeps you guessing until the very end.” less

When old enemies become unlikely allies, love finds a way to heal the deepest wounds.In 1870 Montana Territory, the McKenna and Callahan families have been locked in a bitter feud for a decade—ever since a tragic fire claimed young Danny Callahan's life and drove Dusty McKenna into exile. Now, with both ranches facing financial ruin and an early winter threatening their survival, the prodigal son returns home to find everything he left behind crumbling to dust... moreWhen old enemies become unlikely allies, love finds a way to heal the deepest wounds.In 1870 Montana Territory, the McKenna and Callahan families have been locked in a bitter feud for a decade—ever since a tragic fire claimed young Danny Callahan's life and drove Dusty McKenna into exile. Now, with both ranches facing financial ruin and an early winter threatening their survival, the prodigal son returns home to find everything he left behind crumbling to dust.Julia Callahan has spent ten years trying to forget the man she once loved, the man whose reckless actions destroyed her family. Forced into an engagement to a wealthy businessman who can save her father's ranch, she's resigned herself to a marriage of convenience—until Dusty McKenna rides back into her life with a desperate proposal that could save them all.A joint cattle drive. Nine hundred head of cattle. Two hundred miles of treacherous frontier. And only one chance to reach the railhead before winter closes the mountain passes forever.But the trail ahead is fraught with more than just natural dangers. Rustlers, sabotage, and a vindictive rival threaten to destroy everything they're fighting for. As Dusty and Julia are forced to work together, old passions reignite and buried secrets surface, challenging everything they thought they knew about love, loyalty, and forgiveness.Can two feuding families unite to save their legacy? Can a love that survived ten years of separation overcome the ghosts of the past? And when the final choice comes between duty and desire, will Julia have the courage to follow her heart?Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Montana Territory, The Bitter Creek Romance is a tale of second chances, family loyalty, and the healing power of love. Perfect for fans of historical western romance who love strong heroines, redemptive heroes, and the timeless struggle between love and duty.Get ready for a cattle drive that will change everything. less