He's building for the future. She's escaping the past. Can a marriage of necessity grow into a family—and a love—worth fighting for?Stuart McGee is a bounty hunter with one goal: capture two dangerous fugitives and use the reward to buy the ranch he's always dreamed of. But when he finds the outlaws have murdered a young couple—and left behind a helpless baby girl—Stuart's plans take an unexpected turn. Suddenly responsible for an infant, he must find a way to keep her safe while still pursuing his dream.Georgina Potter is desperate to prove her worth after years of being dismissed by her family. Fleeing home to become a mail-order bride, she arrives in town only to discover her intended has already married someone else. With no money, no groom, and nowhere to turn, Georgina's future looks bleak—until she crosses paths with Stuart.A marriage of convenience seems like the only answer for both. As they care for baby Adeline together, Stuart and Georgina discover unexpected joy and growing affection. But when trouble threatens their fragile new family, they must decide if their partnership is strong enough to survive—or if love can truly conquer all.Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, marriage of convenience stories, Texas frontier romance, found family tales, strong heroine romance, second chance love, and uplifting stories of hope and redemption.
