From an award-winning author with more than one million books sold. Enjoy this heartwarming historical romance. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Ellen Longmore will do anything for her siblings…even marry a stranger. Ellen and Jack strike an agreement. She’ll be a permanent housekeeper by marrying him. He’ll pay for her siblings to have food. Jack Forbes doesn’t want a wife. But he wants his children to know security. All he asks of Ellen is that she follow his orders to a T. It isn’t long before Ellen’s devotion and good nature tug at Jack’s reluctant heart. But when misunderstandings and separation threaten their budding relationship, will their stubbon hearts be opened to each other?