Hearts of Copper Springs Series by Marian Ashford

Catherine Hartley, disenchanted Boston socialite, arrives in the dusty frontier town of Copper Springs with nothing but her late uncle's debts and a telegraph operator's skill. Widowed rancher James Dawson has learned the hard way that refined Eastern women don't survive Wyoming winters. Now he'll do anything to protect his lonely daughter from another heartbreak. Even if it means pushing away the one woman who makes him feel alive again... moreCatherine Hartley, disenchanted Boston socialite, arrives in the dusty frontier town of Copper Springs with nothing but her late uncle's debts and a telegraph operator's skill. Widowed rancher James Dawson has learned the hard way that refined Eastern women don't survive Wyoming winters. Now he'll do anything to protect his lonely daughter from another heartbreak. Even if it means pushing away the one woman who makes him feel alive again. But when Kate climbs a ladder in a thunderstorm to save the town's telegraph line, Jim realizes she's nothing like he assumed. And when one devastating mistake threatens to cost him everything, Kate fights to prove she's not just passing through. Caught between the life she left behind and the future she's building, Kate must decide whether to return to Boston's suffocating respectability, or risk her heart. A wholesome historical western romance about second chances and choosing home. less

Elena Vargas has the numbers to prove her innocence. And the cattle baron who framed her will do anything to silence her. U. S. Marshal Jack Garrett has spent three years hiding behind his badge since his wife's death. Now duty demands he deliver Elena to a likely rigged trial. Even if his conscience whispers she's telling the truth. But when a Christmas blizzard traps them in a snowbound cabin, Jack discovers Elena is nothing like the criminals he's transported before... moreElena Vargas has the numbers to prove her innocence. And the cattle baron who framed her will do anything to silence her. U. S. Marshal Jack Garrett has spent three years hiding behind his badge since his wife's death. Now duty demands he deliver Elena to a likely rigged trial. Even if his conscience whispers she's telling the truth. But when a Christmas blizzard traps them in a snowbound cabin, Jack discovers Elena is nothing like the criminals he's transported before. And when sudden danger threatens them both, he faces an impossible uphold the law he's sworn to serve, or protect the woman he's falling for. Caught between duty and justice, Jack must decide whether to follow orders or follow his heart. And Elena must trust the one man with the power to destroy her. .. or save her. A sweet historical western romance about choosing truth over tradition and finding love when you've lost everything else. less

Eleanor Winslow steps off the stage in Copper Springs, Wyoming Territory with one trunk, no references, and a scandal she prays stayed on the other side of the Atlantic. Dr. Caleb Thorne is running from his tragic past. Now he goes by an assumed name, hides his medical bag, and never stays anywhere long enough to care. Two wounded people, drawn together despite every reason to stay apart... moreEleanor Winslow steps off the stage in Copper Springs, Wyoming Territory with one trunk, no references, and a scandal she prays stayed on the other side of the Atlantic. Dr. Caleb Thorne is running from his tragic past. Now he goes by an assumed name, hides his medical bag, and never stays anywhere long enough to care. Two wounded people, drawn together despite every reason to stay apart. But when scarlet fever strikes the town's children, and the only doctor for miles is Caleb, they must run again, or fight for the home they never thought they'd find. A wholesome historical western romance about courage, redemption, and choosing to heal. less

Lena Bennett stands at her husband's grave feeling nothing but relief. .. and guilt for that relief. Yet, seven years of marriage to a cruel man have left her with a homestead she can't work alone. Ben Calloway, once the fastest gun in Texas, has spent two years running from his reputation and the blood on his hands. Ben swore he'd never touch a weapon again. Now he drifts from ranch to ranch, trying to outrun the guilt that haunts his sleep... moreLena Bennett stands at her husband's grave feeling nothing but relief. .. and guilt for that relief. Yet, seven years of marriage to a cruel man have left her with a homestead she can't work alone. Ben Calloway, once the fastest gun in Texas, has spent two years running from his reputation and the blood on his hands. Ben swore he'd never touch a weapon again. Now he drifts from ranch to ranch, trying to outrun the guilt that haunts his sleep. But when Ben answers Lena's desperate notice for a hired hand, something shifts for both of them. And, slowly, two wounded souls begin to heal. Until Ben's past rides into Copper Springs. Caught between the man he was and the man he's trying to become, Ben must decide if redemption is worth fighting for. .. even if it means facing down his darkest demons. A wholesome historical western romance about healing from trauma and daring to hope again. less

Clara Winters, destitute Boston heiress, arrives in the rugged frontier town of Copper Springs with nothing but a carpetbag and a desperate secret. Struggling rancher Daniel Watkins is drowning in debt and grief, trying to raise his silent niece alone. He needs a partner, not a delicate socialite who screams at chickens. Convinced she’ll run at the first sign of hardship, he’s determined to keep their marriage of convenience strictly business... moreClara Winters, destitute Boston heiress, arrives in the rugged frontier town of Copper Springs with nothing but a carpetbag and a desperate secret. Struggling rancher Daniel Watkins is drowning in debt and grief, trying to raise his silent niece alone. He needs a partner, not a delicate socialite who screams at chickens. Convinced she’ll run at the first sign of hardship, he’s determined to keep their marriage of convenience strictly business. But when Clara rides into a violent prairie storm to save his life, Daniel realizes he’s underestimated her strength. And when a wealthy neighbor threatens to seize his land, Clara proves she’s willing to sacrifice everything to save the family she's grown to love. A wholesome historical western romance about humility, healing, and the fabric of a family. less

Myra Aldridge, an ambitious Boston journalist, didn't travel two thousand miles to find a husband—she came to be a partner in the town's struggling newspaper. Disgraced editor Nathaniel Sinclair has retreated to Wyoming to bury a career-ending scandal. He needs a silent typesetter, not an opinionated partner with radical ideas. Convinced his tarnished reputation is contagious, he is determined to keep his distance from the spirited woman who challenges his every headline... moreMyra Aldridge, an ambitious Boston journalist, didn't travel two thousand miles to find a husband—she came to be a partner in the town's struggling newspaper. Disgraced editor Nathaniel Sinclair has retreated to Wyoming to bury a career-ending scandal. He needs a silent typesetter, not an opinionated partner with radical ideas. Convinced his tarnished reputation is contagious, he is determined to keep his distance from the spirited woman who challenges his every headline. But when Myra fearlessly chases a dangerous lead into the heart of a corruption scandal, Nathaniel realizes she possesses more grit than any newsman he’s ever known. And Nathaniel must decide if he is willing to trust Myra with the one secret that could destroy him. Caught between safety and truth, Myra must decide whether to retreat or risk everything for a career-changing story—and the man she has come to love. A clean historical western romance featuring a grumpy editor, a spirited reporter, and a slow-burn workplace love story. less