by Shanna Hatfield (Author)
She's lost everything but her heart-and he's determined to win it.
Branded by scandal and trapped in an existence she never chose, Marnie Jones survives one day at a time. With whispers following her every step and her future already written in the eyes of the town, hope is a luxury she can't afford.
Until a rugged U.S. Marshal rides into town.
Lars Thorsen has built his life on duty, discipline, and distance. As a lawman, he trusts facts-not feelings-and he has no intention of putting down roots anywhere. But the moment he arrives in Pendleton and meets Marnie, something shifts. Beneath her guarded heart and brave smile, he sees a woman worth fighting for.
When danger closes in and two vulnerable orphans need protection, Lars finds himself drawn into a battle that isn't just about justice-it's about love, redemption, and the courage to claim a second chance.
Will he prove to Marnie that some men are worth the risk and love is most precious thing of all?
Return to Pendleton, Oregon, where strong-willed women and honorable men discover that love has the power to heal the past, build a future, and turn even the hardest trails into a journey home.
Start your next heartwarming western romance today-and discover why readers fall in love with Pendleton.
Author Biography
Shanna Hatfield creates character-driven romances with realistic heroes and heroines. Her historical westerns have been described as "reminiscent of the era captured by Bonanza and The Virginian" while her contemporary works have been called "laugh-out-loud funny, and a little heart-pumping sexy without being explicit in any way." A hopeless romantic with a bit of sarcasm thrown in for good measure, Shanna is a best-selling author of clean romantic fiction written with a healthy dose of humor. In addition to blogging and eating too much chocolate, she is completely smitten with her husband, lovingly known as Captain Cavedweller. She is a member of Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, and Romance Writers of America.
Number of Pages: 402
Dimensions: 0.82 x 8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: May 19, 2014
