For widow Joanna Nelson, life presented constant hardships. Evicted from her home, she and her two children sought refuge, which led them to rancher Aidan McKaslin's property. The kind but embittered cowboy couldn't turn her away, and their agreement benefited them both. He sheltered her family, while she brought faith and a woman's touch back into his world. When outside forces threatened their blossoming friendship, Aidan decided to take action. Could he convince the special woman to bind herself to him permanently or would he drive her away forever?

As a newcomer to Surprise, Montana Territory, Deputy Jesse Breit is hoping for peace and quiet. A new start. And no romantic entanglements. Which is fine until his two little girls decide to rescue a stray puppy outside Laura Dunbar's diner. The handsome, tall lawman hooks Laura by the heart, but she's not one to start dreaming of happy endings. Oh, no, she's far too independent for that. Plus, Jesse is determined never to try romance again. But with the help of the girls and one adorable puppy, could it be a happily-ever-after is in their future after all? Sensual content.

So, her other two sisters are happily married. That's all right by Laura Dunbar. She's perfectly happy being a spinster in the small town of Surprise, Montana Territory where her life is about as safe and as predictable as can be. She loves running her diner, tending to her customers and spending time with her sisters. Until a stranger stumbles into her diner's kitchen, bleeding from a gunshot wound. He simply turns her quiet, predictable life upside down. Zeke Tucker might be in hiding and on the run determined to right wrongs and complete his mission, but he is a lone wolf, a man who isn't the settling down type. Or, is he? Can Laura's love change his lone-wolf heart? Sensual content.