Susannah Tumlin wanted more out of life than she would ever find in Boston. She decided to leave. She had to have a way to do it, so she decided to become a mail order bride. She would be going to Rocky Ridge, Colorado to marry the sheriff of the town. The whole thing sounded exciting and frightening at the same time. Lucas Jessup wanted a family. He needed a wife to get the family. His life was different than it once had been. He'd been a Texas Ranger with a life full of drama and danger. Life as the sheriff in Rocky Ridge was easy with much less drama and certainly no danger. Now was the time to start that family. Susannah and Lucas hit many milestones together, even though their marriage takes an unexpected turn. Through trials and great disappointments, they'll have decisions to make. This emotional winding road will take you places you don't expect and reveal personal failings that will make or break the strongest. Take the journey with Susannah and Lucas and find out where they end up. This is Book 1 in the Colorado Matchmaker Series, a sweet and inspirational series of love, romance, and trust.

Eleanor Trimble is beat down. Life has taken several turns for the worse and she can't seem to get ahead. To make matters worse, she sees no way to make things better. Out of the blue, an invitation from her friend Susannah Jessup changes everything. She's got nothing to lose, so she heads out across the country to the mountains of Colorado and the sweet town of Pine Ridge. Eleanor has no idea that Susannah is hatching a plan to fix her up with her husband's single friend. Matthew Connor is handsome and successful. Certainly not the sort of man who would take a second look at an overweight widow woman. However, the only thing more appealing about Matt than his obvious good looks is his big heart. Has Eleanor finally met the man who will remain a constant positive force in her life or will she reject a chance at happiness? In this sweet story, the heart and determination of Susannah Jessup is taking shape. Find out how her influence over Eleanor shapes her future and the the happiness of many perfect couples in the future will benefit as time marches on.

When Rowena Oakton finds out the state of her debt, she knows she has to flee. If she doesn't run, she'll be owned by Hiram Beal for the rest of her life. That's not what she wants or deserves, so she goes to Colorado seeking refuge with Susannah and Lucas Jessup. The couple will help her get on her feet and make a new life. The problem is that Rowena has no idea part of the plan is for her to marry. With so many terrible experiences with bad men, why would she want to marry one? Jeb Harbin was a Texas Ranger and is now the deputy sheriff in Pine Ridge, Colorado. Working with Lucas Jessup has helped Jeb grow and mature. He knows what he wants out of life and he knows he's missing an important ingredient. Love. Jeb Harbin wants to fall in love. Jeb becomes Susannah's client and agrees to meet Rowena. He feels guilty right away that he can't tell her they've been set up. He wants to tell her the truth, but he doesn't want to lose a chance with the woman who is probably the perfect match for him. Can Rowena find a way to trust again, even when she's been deceived by just about every man who has crossed her path? Can Jeb get the courage to reach out and make Rowena understand?

Two people, new to Rocky Ridge. Both are damaged, but hopeful that life will be better in Colorado. Selina shows up on the Jessup's doorstep injured and needy. They take her in and ask few questions. Her secrecy causes problems, but she's too afraid to reveal the truth about her past. Wyatt is trying desperately to outrun his dark past as a bounty hunter. He's young, but his experience started early out of necessity. He's embarrassed about the life he's led and wants to start over, but he's not sure he can. When these two meet, they're wary but drawn to each other. Will love win out over insecurity or will the past catch up before they can take the happiness they both want so much?

Christina Bristol has learned to ignore the stares and slurs. That doesn't mean she doesn't notice them. That doesn't mean the rudeness of others doesn't affect her. When she knows her life can't get better where she is, she finds the plan her mother left for her. So she makes a difficult decision and goes to Rocky Ridge, Colorado. Mitchell Powell had overheard people talking about his birthmark all his life. He tried to hide it. He never showed that side of his face to anyone unless he had to. Eventually, he withdrew and spent as little time in town as possible. Horses never made fun of how he looked. When Christina and Mitchell meet, they're drawn to each other. They both try to let down their guards to see where it could lead. But do they have what it takes to forget their insecurities and trust each other? Are they strong enough to shut out the gossip and the ugly talk from people who don't even know them? Or will determination and true love finally bring them together for the amazing happy life they both deserve?

Patience and understanding. Trust. A second chance. Broken people can help each other heal. Mary Robinson has a past. A dark one. She's been betrayed by most everyone who should have protected her. She didn't watch over the ones entrusted to her care. Though she wanted to show love and receive it, she was certain that was never meant to be for her. Cade Jones lost almost everything he held dear all in the span of a few days. A joyous event turned tragic and now he was left to pick up the pieces alone. A widower with four children is unlikely to make it on his own. He needs help. On top of that, he's lonely beyond anything he ever expected. Can these two lost souls find their way to each other and help each other heal? Possibly, but the truth will have to come out first. Just how painful will that be? Can a deep and abiding love take root in the rocky road traveled by a broken man and woman?

Delilah Waterford had very few options. Staying in Philadelphia wasn't one of them if she hoped to find a way to provide for her brother and sisters. Staying with their aunt wouldn't be an option for much longer. She had to take charge. When she found the ad for Susannah Jessup's boarding house and matchmaker service, she felt like a prayer had been answered. Ethan Townsend returned to Rocky Ridge after school in New Orleans. A broken heart and hope for a place to start his veterinary business sent him home for a new start. Vowing that no woman would ever break his heart again, he wasn't prepared to feel anything for the quiet and sweet Delilah Waterford. But Delilah had kept her family secret from everyone she met in Colorado. She hoped to meet a man who would love her enough to bring her siblings to live with them when they married. Desperation had made her not think through the plan or how deceptive it might be. When her secret is revealed, her future and that of her siblings is shattered - along with Ethan's heart. Is there any way these two can find their way back to love and trust?