When survival demands courage, love offers hope. New York, 1865. With her brother dead and creditors closing in, Ivy Gallagher faces a stark choice: stay in Five Points and risk everything—or board a train west to marry a man she's never met. Colorado Territory. Cormac Burke isn’t looking for love. What he needs is a partner—someone willing to share the burden of a remote ranch and the brutal winter ahead. His letter to the matchmaker is plainspoken: no promises beyond respect, shelter, and honest work. What begins as a practical arrangement slowly transforms. Amid the snow-capped peaks and harsh beauty of the frontier, Ivy finds not just purpose, but belonging. Yet shadows from her past aren’t finished with her. When a violent man comes calling—claiming Ivy as payment for her brother’s betrayal—she and Cormac must stand together or risk losing everything. In a land where survival depends on trust, can two wounded hearts build a future from the ashes of the past? A sweeping tale of resilience, redemption, and the healing power of chosen family—set against the untamed beauty of post-Civil War Colorado. Perfect for readers who love: Strong, courageous women who defy the odds - Authentic historical detail and rugged Western settings - Clean romance with a slow-burn emotional connection - Found family and frontier community - Mail-order bride romances with emotional depth “What began as a practical arrangement has become something far more precious.”
| Gtin | 09798288416996 |
| Age_group | ADULT |
| Condition | NEW |
| Gender | UNISEX |
| Product_category | Gl_book |
| Google_product_category | Media > Books |
| Product_type | Books > Subjects > Romance > Historical > American |