Margaret Brownley – författare

From New York Times and CBA bestselling author Margaret Brownley comes a captivating western romance that blends grit, faith, and unexpected love in the Arizona Territory, perfect for fans of Kim Vogel Sawyer''s Heart of the Prairie series.

Disgraced dime novelist Kate Tenney fled the city that banned her latest book for a fresh start at a cattle ranch in the Arizona Territory. She hopes ranching turns out to be as romantic as she portrayed it in her novels.

But what awaits her is a much harder life. There is no room for mistakes on a working cattle ranch in 1895, and Kate is ill-prepared for her new life. She quickly learns that dawn comes early . . . every day. But she is tenacious.

Having been abandoned by a string of men, Kate has no intention of ever marrying. But she didn''t expect to meet Luke Adams either. Luke awakens feelings inside Kate she doesn''t recognize, and his steady presence is a constant distraction. She has only written about love in the past, never known it herself. But her feelings for Luke stand in the way of all she has to gain if she is chosen as the heir.

Perhaps God brought Kate to the barrenness of the desert to give new life to her jaded heart.

"It''s been a long time since I had this much pure fun reading a book." --Mary Connealy, bestselling author of Out of Control and Petticoat Ranch

Step into the rugged beauty of the Arizona Territory today and discover a story filled with hope, resilience, and the kind of romance that lingers long after the final page. Dawn Comes Early is the first novel in the Brides of Last Chance Ranch series, a collection of standalone, clean, western romances where women find themselves at life''s crossroads--and discover that sometimes the hardest journeys lead to the sweetest destinations. Other books include Waiting for Morning and Gunpowder Tea.

SheÆs an outlaw.

HeÆs a preacher.

Both are in need of a miracle.

Sarah Prescott has never known a respectable life. Just a hardscrabble childhood and brothers who taught her to shoot first and ask questions later.

Justin Wells left Boston in disgrace, heading out alone on the dusty trail to Texas. But when the once-respected clergyman encounters a feisty redhead in handcuffs with a dying U.S. Marshal at her side, their journey takes a dramatic turn.

His high-society expectations and SarahÆs outlaw habits clash from the start. With a price on her head and towing an orphaned baby rescued from the brink of starvation, Justin and Sarah make the difficult journey toward Rocky Creek. There, justice will be meted out. Perhapsùthey hopeùwith a healthy portion of grace.

Filled with mishaps, laughs, and adventure, Margaret BrownleyÆs inspiring romance will keep readers cheering for Sarah as she struggles to become a true lady.

Margaret Brownley, New York Times and CBA bestselling author, returns with Waiting for Morning, a poignant and heartfelt western romance that weaves together the strength of family and the power of love. It''s the second novel in a series that''s come to be known for its "perfect mix of romance, the Old West, and characters that steal your heart" (Lauraine Snelling, author of The Red River of the North series).

There is nothing Molly wouldn''t do for her teenaged brother, Donny. Blaming herself for the accident that left him wheel-chair bound, Molly has dedicated her life to his care. But in 1896, gainful employment for a woman is hard to come by. So when Molly learns that an eccentric rancher in Cactus Patch, Arizona, is looking for an heiress--someone to take over management of the ranch in exchange for future ownership--she jumps at the chance to provide a real home for her brother.

If she proves to have a knack for ranching and agrees to remain single for life, the ranch can be hers. Neither stipulation worries Molly. She''s resourceful and hardworking. And she gave up dreams of marriage long ago when she dedicated her life to her brother''s well-being.

However, Molly didn''t bank on meeting Dr. Caleb Fairbanks, the town''s handsome and charismatic young doctor. Caleb has a way with Molly that makes her nervous. But it''s how he is with her brother that really alarms her. Caleb sees past the wheelchair and genuinely likes Donny, but Molly fears he''s putting unrealistic ideas into her brother''s head. Falling in love with Caleb would threaten everything she''s worked for, even her brother''s future happiness.

But it''s how he is with her brother that really alarms her. Caleb sees past the wheelchair and genuinely likes Donny, but Molly fears he''s putting unrealistic ideas into her brother''s head. Falling in love with Caleb would threaten everything she''s worked for, even her brother''s future happiness. It''ll take an act of congress to convince her otherwise--and maybe even a little help from above.

Waiting for Morning is the second novel in the Last Chance Ranch series, where strong-willed women find themselves at life''s crossroads--and discover that sometimes the hardest journeys lead to the sweetest destinations. With a fresh cast of characters and the familiar charm of Cactus Patch, this heartwarming, clean western romance will inspire and delight both new readers and returning fans of the series.

WINNER: Heart of Excellence Reader''s Choice Award

"Brownley blends faith and romance with a dash of mystery to serve up a cozy, fulfilling story" --Publisher''s Weekly, starred review

When Miranda Hunt sees the classified ad for an heiress to the legendary Last Chance Ranch, she knows assuming the identity of Annie Beckman is the perfect cover. As one of the finest agents for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, Miranda has been tasked with apprehending the Phantom--an elusive and notorious train robber thought to be hiding on the sprawling ranch.

But she isn''t the only one there with something to hide. Wells Fargo detective Jeremy Taggert is working the scene undercover as well. And although their true identities are a secret, it is impossible for Jeremy and Miranda to hide the spark that flares between them.

But neither is about to let romance interfere with such a huge case. Besides, Miranda hasn''t removed Jeremy from her list of suspects yet. The closer they come to uncovering the identity of the Phantom, the more dangerous he gets - and no one on the ranch is safe.

But neither are their hearts - the longer Miranda and Jeremy spend working together, the harder it becomes to keep their feelings in check. Their careers - and their lives - depend on solving this case. Love will have to wait.

"Characters are not what they seem and will risk everything to right a wrong. Brownley blends humor and sincerity to create a believable storyline, along with twists and turns thrown in to keep readers guessing." --RT Book Review

The Brides of Last Chance Ranch series is a collection of standalone, clean, western romances starring women who find themselves at life’s crossroads--and discover that sometimes the hardest journeys lead to the sweetest destinations.

Trouble follows Lucy wherever she goes. So does a vision of second chances . . . and love.

Lucy Fairbanks dreams of working as a photographer at the Rocky Creek newspaper. Her deepest hope is that her father will see her as an artist, the way he thought of her deceased mother, whose paintings still hang on their walls.

But disaster follows Lucy on every photo assignment: a mess of petticoats and ribbons, an accidental shooting, even a fire.

When Lucy meets David Wolfùa rugged, reclusive man who lives on the outskirts of townùshe thinks she can catch the attention of the town with his photograph. She doesn''t count on her feelings stirring whenever she''s near him.

Two things happen next that forever change the course of Lucy''s life. But will these events draw her closer to God or push her further away? And how will David accept this new vision of Lucy?

Jenny Higgins is certain falling in love and finding a husband are matters of the mind. Her heart has other plans.

After their parents died, Jenny felt responsible for seeing that her two younger sisters were well taken-care of. Tipped off by an article naming Rocky Creek the town with the highest number of eligible bachelors, Jenny rolled into this Texas town with a clear objective: find suitable husbands for her two sister and then start fresh somewhere far, far away.

Jenny believe that women who fall in love at first sight often wish they''d taken a second look, so she diligently begins to follow all the rules set forth in her handy manual on how to land a husband.

But while Jenny is interviewing the less-than-promising candidates, her sisters are falling in love the old-fashioned way--with men of their choosing. And the longer Jenny stays, the more her sense of control slips away. The town isn''t living up to her expectations, her sisters are rebelling against her practical choices, and soon her own heart starts to betray her, as US Marshall Rhett Armstrong stirs emotions in her that weren''t part of her plan.

To relinquish her control to God and calm her restless spirit, she''ll need to give her foregone conclusions about marriage, love, and faith.