Harper Ranch

Series · 4 books · 2016-2018

By Louella Nelson

Books in series

Rye's Reprieve

2016

Gifted surgeon Rye Rawlins is trapped by a tragic secret so painful that he denies his profession and works as a miner in a gold mine. But saving people is second nature, whether its doctoring a man mauled by a mountain lion or battling a wolf to save a child. Veterinarian and horse rancher Missouri Harper, the sole support for her three sisters and ailing aunt, must fight her attraction to the handsome miner, whose bravery puts her in his debt. To keep the land she has claimed for her family, she must remain a spinster for three years. Struggling against bitter winter weather, lack of provisions, and wild predators, Missouri vows to deny her love to protect her sisters’ legacy.

Rebel Love Song

2016

Gorgeous twenty-year-old Jessamine Harper faces the retribution of an angry government bent on stopping her suffrage writings. The rugged Bethesda Janes, a metalsmith hiding his Jewish heritage and his heartbreaking past, falls in love with the beauty, intelligence, and caring heart he finds in Jess. From urban St. Louis to the prairie and mountains of 1887 Montana Territory, intrigue, jealousy, and ambition bring Jess, Bethesda, and a determined government agent to a dramatic stand-off. “Ms. Nelson's writing has an elegance that compelled me to turn the pages long into the night," writes Linda N. Pines, EreaderNewsToday (4.9 out of 5 stars for Book One in the series, Rye’s Reprieve). Now the adventure and romance continue with the trials and triumphs of Jessamine, the tomboyish, activist middle Harper sister, in Rebel Love Song. Rebel Love Song was previously published as a Montana Sky Kindle World book.

Redemption Rose

2017

From the Wild West to the steamy jungles of Panama and across the American Territories, shipping scion Joseph Rawlins courts the eldest Harper sister, Susan, through correspondence. His letters are fascinating, romantic, and above all safe. While she’s drawn to him, Susan fears the discovery of a past scandal will not only hurt him and ruin her, but also damage her sisters’ reputations and jeopardize the political career of Joseph’s father. A rose plant from Joseph’s match-making mother ironically foreshadows Susan’s inner journey to healing. In the striking conclusion, as wedding preparations begin for a sister, Susan confronts the past and finds it’s not just her who hides secrets that could destroy a family. Redemption Rose was first published as a Montana Sky Kindle World book.

Restless Heart

2018

A devoted mother to toddler Charlie, widowed Margaret Caroway is known for her warmth and social confidence. She’s a homebody, finding fulfillment in domestic pursuits and being of service, and seeking adventure only through novels. Taylor Temogen couldn’t be more different. Armed with a six-gun and rifle, the federal land agent roams the prairies and mountains on behalf of the government, braving dangers to help the settlers of the untamed West. Taylor has dreamed of Margaret for months, ever since he was on a prior investigation involving her best friend. But his handling of the situation turned Margaret against him. Taylor longs to leave his lonely lifestyle and court Margaret. Somehow, he needs to convince her that he’s not the enemy, but a man who loves her and her son—an uphill battle. Then Charlie is abducted and only Taylor can help Margaret save him.

Author

Louella Nelson

Author · 4 books

Louella Nelson's novel-writing credits include Amazon Top 2 Historical Romance, Top 3 Western Romance Rye's Reprieve; the best-selling Mail-Order Mate; Emerald Fortune, and others; the literary Amazon best seller “Cora Lee: A Short Story” and others; and poetry as well as scholarly works for the journals Onyx and Calliope. A former magazine editor, she is also published extensively in award-winning nonfiction with articles, features, technical reports, advertising materials, and photography. A former president of Orange County, CA, RWA and coordinator of a past RWA national conference, Louella has conducted successful author promotions and has been a guest on radio and television talk shows. She also has taught seminars at regional and national writers’ gatherings and has taught courses at the University of California—where she received the Distinguished Instructor Award—as well as other major educational institutions. She hosts three year-round professional critique groups, serves as developmental editor for several well-known authors, and teaches a beginning and an intermediate 10-week series on fiction-writing techniques. Many of her students are agented, published, award-winners, and best-selling authors.