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Western Brides and True Loves #1
The Teacher's Rugged Protector: A Historical Western Romance Novel
Laura May Beckett never sought love—especially in a town where power is bought with blood. When she inherits her grandfather’s silver mine, the ruthless saloon owner wants it—and her hand. However, when his cousin Jesse, appears at the funeral, he catches her eye, and for the first time in years, she feels something she can't ignore…
Jesse Rickett never planned to stay in Lake View. Sent to check on his cousin Jack, he expected trouble—but not a fiery schoolteacher fighting for her freedom. Jack’s schemes put Laura May at risk, and Jesse offers a desperate a fake engagement. The longer he pretends, though the harder it is to deny what’s real...
When a suspicious accident at the mine turns deadly, Laura May and Jesse uncover a web of deception that threatens not only their futures, but their very lives. Can they outmaneuver a man who owns the law or will their growing love become just another casualty in a man’s ruthless game?
Opposites Attract, Rescue Romance, Fake Courtship
"The Teacher's Rugged Protector" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.
Jesse Rickett never planned to stay in Lake View. Sent to check on his cousin Jack, he expected trouble—but not a fiery schoolteacher fighting for her freedom. Jack’s schemes put Laura May at risk, and Jesse offers a desperate a fake engagement. The longer he pretends, though the harder it is to deny what’s real...
When a suspicious accident at the mine turns deadly, Laura May and Jesse uncover a web of deception that threatens not only their futures, but their very lives. Can they outmaneuver a man who owns the law or will their growing love become just another casualty in a man’s ruthless game?
Opposites Attract, Rescue Romance, Fake Courtship
"The Teacher's Rugged Protector" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.
379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 23, 2025
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About the author
Leslie Hales
43 books7 followersGrowing up in her parents’ diner in Chicago, Leslie Hales deeply enjoyed coming up with stories while observing the customers. Her diary was her most loyal friend and a safe place for her from a very young age. One of her greatest dreams and an aspiration she managed to accomplish was to become a veterinarian, aiming to protect and cure as many animals as she could.
Thanks to her studies, she came to meet her husband who was a horse breeder in North America back then. Shortly after they started dating, her husband noticed her passion for reading and writing, and he has been her greatest fan ever since, supporting Leslie and her everlasting dream. She feels grateful for the family she has created and she loves going on adventures with them. She has two daughters, three dogs, five cats, and many ducks, chickens, and horses to take care of. Her very first story was in fact a fairytale for her children that they read every night before bed; an activity that has now become a family tradition.
Her life motto, which she always keeps in mind, especially during the hardest of times is ‘’There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.’’. As she dearly respects and protects every single life, Leslie is also a vegan. Finally, in her limited free time, she practices aerial yoga which helps her relax and have some serious fun!
She can’t wait for all of you to join her in this new and exciting journey, full of captivating, western stories, strong heroines, and determined heroes!
Thanks to her studies, she came to meet her husband who was a horse breeder in North America back then. Shortly after they started dating, her husband noticed her passion for reading and writing, and he has been her greatest fan ever since, supporting Leslie and her everlasting dream. She feels grateful for the family she has created and she loves going on adventures with them. She has two daughters, three dogs, five cats, and many ducks, chickens, and horses to take care of. Her very first story was in fact a fairytale for her children that they read every night before bed; an activity that has now become a family tradition.
Her life motto, which she always keeps in mind, especially during the hardest of times is ‘’There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.’’. As she dearly respects and protects every single life, Leslie is also a vegan. Finally, in her limited free time, she practices aerial yoga which helps her relax and have some serious fun!
She can’t wait for all of you to join her in this new and exciting journey, full of captivating, western stories, strong heroines, and determined heroes!
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May 12, 2025
Brave Teacher
I enjoyed this book and the characters involved. Some good and some evil. Art least the teacher developed a friend in Jesse which turned into love.
I enjoyed this book and the characters involved. Some good and some evil. Art least the teacher developed a friend in Jesse which turned into love.
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