She didn’t mean to fall in love with the man hired to protect her. Running away to a remote Colorado town seemed the best way for Charlotte Montgomery to avoid an arranged marriage. After all, once her father agreed to let her choose her own husband, Charlotte could return home to Baltimore. But she didn’t expect to fall in love with the man her father hired to protect her. Mark Becker took the job from Charlotte’s father for one reason: money. But Charlotte turns out to be more than the spoiled debutante he’d expected. Instead, she’s smart, sensible, and determined to find a friend who came to Cañon City a few months before. Mark agrees to help Charlotte locate her friend. But when the search turns dangerous, will he be able to protect her? Or will he lose the woman he’s come to love? ***Previously published as part of the Secrets, Scandals, & Seduction boxset. Charlotte is the fifth book in the Brides of Fremont County series. It can be read as a standalone or enjoyed as part of the series. Like all of Cat's books, this sweet and clean historical romance will warm your heart and fill you with hope.