Out of a sense of duty, Esther Billings will marry the man her father selects for her. She prays he is a good man and loves God as much as she does. But when she’s kidnapped, the one man that can help her is the opposite of everything she has dreamed about. Can she step into the darkness to bring this man into the light? Vowing never to repeat the sins of his father, Whit Hartman has spent a lifetime trying to make up for his own past. Even going undercover to bring an outlaw gang to justice. But when those same outlaws abduct a woman, Whit pretends they are married to keep her safe. Will she play along or put them both in danger? A bigger question is, can Whit keep her safe and do his job without losing his heart? Read the exciting story of how Whit became a Hartman and the secrets he’s been hiding. ★★ Get lost in this heartwarming story with a touch of humor and faith. ★★ Flat River is a small town filled with the strong men and women that settled the wild west of the Nebraska Plains from 1860 to 1880. It is home to unique characters, strong heroines, swoony heroes, and stories that will stand the test of time. Readers of all ages can read all these wholesome stories filled with family values, romance, humor, and a sprinkle of faith.