A woman looking for a future, a man sworn off marriage forever, and the child that brings them both together. Elizabeth Jamison and her niece are headed to Black Hills, IL for a new beginning. Her husband-to-be rejects her just as she gets off the train, as he didn’t sign up for a family! Tom Barrett never wanted marriage and children. He has a reputation as a love 'em and leave 'em type. However, Tom has a secret. One that he would prefer to stay in his past and not force him to confront choices he made years ago. Tom offers Elizabeth a unique proposal that will offer her protection and allow him to rectify the sins of his past. When the baby's father comes searching for her it threatens everything they have built. Can Tom protect the wife he has fallen in love with? Can Tom save his marriage Elizabeth once he learns the truth about baby Madeline? Can they reconcile their differences and seal the secrets from Tom's past? READ MORE BY CHRISTINE STERLING Read Christine's Black Hill Brides Romances: 1. Her Secret Past 2. Her Secret Baby 3. Her Secret Shame 4. Her Secret Love 5. Her Secret Husband Read Christine's Silverpines Romances: 1. Wanted: Medicine Man 2. The Coffin Maker 3. Wanted: Gravedigger 4. Snowbound 5. Wanted: Redemption Read Christine's Proxy Bride Romances: 1. A Bride for Jeremiah 2. A Bride for Elijah Read Christine's Pinkerton Matchmaker Romances: 1. The Pinkerton Matchmaker 2. An Agent for Claudette 3. An Agent for Penelope Read Christine's Holiday Romances 1. Wynter's Bride 2. A Cozy Mitten Christmas