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A Silent Vow of Everlasting Love
Nancy Cartwright is stunned when lawmen invade her home in the middle of the night and arrest her husband. Adding to that, the handsome, yet stern town sheriff is convinced she knows more about her husband's crimes than she is letting on, and questions her until she is nothing more than a bundle of nerves. Disheartened by his unfair behavior and surrounded by judgemental glances, she feels that her only way out of her misery is a mail-order bride ad from Arizona. To her surprise, Nancy finds herself in an even worse predicament when another horrible surprise awaits her upon her arrival. Will she be lucky enough to escape from her grim future? Could she trust her heart again and give love a second chance, when an unlikely savior appears out of nowhere and comes to her rescue?
Sheriff Dan Sampson has always admired and respected Nancy, but since her husband's conviction, his feelings have turned upside down. Although he wants to believe she is innocent, he can't avoid his feelings of suspicion and disappointment. When he discovers that she has left town, his regrets force him to follow her to her new home in Arizona. To his terror, he investigates the situation that Nancy has been pulled in and he finds that things are not exactly what they seem. Realizing how unfair his behavior was, he vows to save her at all costs. Will Dan listen to his gut instinct and dare to take the leap for real love's sake?
The more determined Nancy is to avoid him, the more determined Dan becomes to win her heart. Will their minds be open to a future together, against all odds? Can they compensate for a rocky start and find a way to make their two worlds one?
"A Silent Vow of Everlasting Love" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Sheriff Dan Sampson has always admired and respected Nancy, but since her husband's conviction, his feelings have turned upside down. Although he wants to believe she is innocent, he can't avoid his feelings of suspicion and disappointment. When he discovers that she has left town, his regrets force him to follow her to her new home in Arizona. To his terror, he investigates the situation that Nancy has been pulled in and he finds that things are not exactly what they seem. Realizing how unfair his behavior was, he vows to save her at all costs. Will Dan listen to his gut instinct and dare to take the leap for real love's sake?
The more determined Nancy is to avoid him, the more determined Dan becomes to win her heart. Will their minds be open to a future together, against all odds? Can they compensate for a rocky start and find a way to make their two worlds one?
"A Silent Vow of Everlasting Love" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
- GenresWesternsHistorical
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2020
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November 17, 2020
🔫🔫 ONE WILD WEST THRILL RIDE🔫🔫
Screaming skiddles! Lilah dropped the bomb and lowered the boom with this incredibly spun debacle, threading through all the false accusations, dire circumstances and dogging pursuits, hooking you from the first sentence to the last word, catapulting this gem to staggering heights. Throw in captivating drama, riveting intrigue, disarming truths, cruel tactics, mounting danger and escalating suspense, fusing this gem together flawlessly. Chicanery and serendipity descend in a flurry of cunning deception and fierce determination, blurred lines and crushed perimeters, limitations are amplified and exploited, exhibiting the convoluted struggles and skyrocketing triumphs, showcasing the soaring ups and agonizing downs, secrets confessed, revelations unmasked and promises made, blasting this baby to life spectacularly. The attraction and chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back baring incredibly deep emotions and an intense bond, binding them to one another beautifully. The characters, dialogue, interactions and electrified atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits adding depth and diversity, transforming into genuine outstanding personalities. The scenes are abundantly descriptive with colorful details that blend and flow, creating a majestic backdrop that's so rich and lively it feels like you can just reach out and touch it. Remarkable job Lilah, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
Screaming skiddles! Lilah dropped the bomb and lowered the boom with this incredibly spun debacle, threading through all the false accusations, dire circumstances and dogging pursuits, hooking you from the first sentence to the last word, catapulting this gem to staggering heights. Throw in captivating drama, riveting intrigue, disarming truths, cruel tactics, mounting danger and escalating suspense, fusing this gem together flawlessly. Chicanery and serendipity descend in a flurry of cunning deception and fierce determination, blurred lines and crushed perimeters, limitations are amplified and exploited, exhibiting the convoluted struggles and skyrocketing triumphs, showcasing the soaring ups and agonizing downs, secrets confessed, revelations unmasked and promises made, blasting this baby to life spectacularly. The attraction and chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back baring incredibly deep emotions and an intense bond, binding them to one another beautifully. The characters, dialogue, interactions and electrified atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits adding depth and diversity, transforming into genuine outstanding personalities. The scenes are abundantly descriptive with colorful details that blend and flow, creating a majestic backdrop that's so rich and lively it feels like you can just reach out and touch it. Remarkable job Lilah, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
March 18, 2021
Not Your Typical Mail Order Bride Story!
Nancy learned that her husband is a wanted man when lawmen stormed the house in the middle of the night looking for him. They arrested him but she was left alone to wonder just what he had done. The sheriff questioned her thinking she knew more about his crimes and location. She did not know where he was or when he would be back. The town's residents treated her like she had been involved in her husband's crimes. She decided to sell the house, divorce her husband, and become a mail order bride. Most people in town were glad to see her go. Only Sheriff Dan wanted to find out where she had gone.
Sheriff Dan checked the train station and learned her destination. He learned that she had gone to Arizona as a mail order bride. Sheriff Dan traveled to Arizona and learned that she was living with a man and his friends who collectively were the dirtiest, smelliest, good for nothings who all lived together in filthy house. The men in the house treated her with respect, but made no move to help with cleaning up the house. Finally, when Sheriff Dan showed up and they thought Nancy might be leaving, the men began to help out some.
What will happen with Nancy and Sheriff Dan? What happened with Nancy's husband? Was Nancy able to get the house full of dirty, smelly men to clean up themselves and the house? Read this mail order bride book with a twist and see how it all turned out.
Nancy learned that her husband is a wanted man when lawmen stormed the house in the middle of the night looking for him. They arrested him but she was left alone to wonder just what he had done. The sheriff questioned her thinking she knew more about his crimes and location. She did not know where he was or when he would be back. The town's residents treated her like she had been involved in her husband's crimes. She decided to sell the house, divorce her husband, and become a mail order bride. Most people in town were glad to see her go. Only Sheriff Dan wanted to find out where she had gone.
Sheriff Dan checked the train station and learned her destination. He learned that she had gone to Arizona as a mail order bride. Sheriff Dan traveled to Arizona and learned that she was living with a man and his friends who collectively were the dirtiest, smelliest, good for nothings who all lived together in filthy house. The men in the house treated her with respect, but made no move to help with cleaning up the house. Finally, when Sheriff Dan showed up and they thought Nancy might be leaving, the men began to help out some.
What will happen with Nancy and Sheriff Dan? What happened with Nancy's husband? Was Nancy able to get the house full of dirty, smelly men to clean up themselves and the house? Read this mail order bride book with a twist and see how it all turned out.
May 29, 2022
Nancy and Dan
Nancy is so confused. Why was Sheriff Daniel Sampson barging into her house at midnight? Where were they taking her husband Jack? For two months after that fateful night she learned what her husband had been doing when he was supposed to be on his traveling salesman trips, Dan has berated her trying to get her to confess to knowing what her husband had been up to the whole 8 years they had been married. Only she'd had no idea! She had no way of knowing he had committed crimes let alone murder! She has to get out of Dogwood, Wyoming! So when she sees something she had never seen before, she writes to the man who needs help with his three teenage children. When he sends her a train ticket to Joshua Tree, Arizona she is happier than she's been in a very long time! Only how long will her happiness last once she gets to Tom Greenfield and his children? What will Dan do when he realizes she's gone? Has she really seen the last of her now ex-husband? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Lilah Rivers! It's so full of adventure and intrigue you won't want to put it down!
Nancy is so confused. Why was Sheriff Daniel Sampson barging into her house at midnight? Where were they taking her husband Jack? For two months after that fateful night she learned what her husband had been doing when he was supposed to be on his traveling salesman trips, Dan has berated her trying to get her to confess to knowing what her husband had been up to the whole 8 years they had been married. Only she'd had no idea! She had no way of knowing he had committed crimes let alone murder! She has to get out of Dogwood, Wyoming! So when she sees something she had never seen before, she writes to the man who needs help with his three teenage children. When he sends her a train ticket to Joshua Tree, Arizona she is happier than she's been in a very long time! Only how long will her happiness last once she gets to Tom Greenfield and his children? What will Dan do when he realizes she's gone? Has she really seen the last of her now ex-husband? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Lilah Rivers! It's so full of adventure and intrigue you won't want to put it down!
November 28, 2020
Good story and I highly recommend it!
Things are just horrible for Nancy, her husband an outlaw, the sheriff not believing her (she knows nothing about what her husband did), and a town that turns their back on her too. When she decides to become a mail-order bride she finds she ends up in even more trouble. I felt for this character right from the start caught between a rock and a hard place the author did a wonderful job bringing this one to life. I liked Dan too cannot blame him at first for being suspicious but he turns into a real hero. Now the only problem is will Nancy allow Dan to help her? Good story and I highly recommend it!
Things are just horrible for Nancy, her husband an outlaw, the sheriff not believing her (she knows nothing about what her husband did), and a town that turns their back on her too. When she decides to become a mail-order bride she finds she ends up in even more trouble. I felt for this character right from the start caught between a rock and a hard place the author did a wonderful job bringing this one to life. I liked Dan too cannot blame him at first for being suspicious but he turns into a real hero. Now the only problem is will Nancy allow Dan to help her? Good story and I highly recommend it!
December 11, 2022
Unexpected turn of events
The author has shown her readers that life is not always what we think it is or should be. Nancy was shocked when the police came knocking on her door and dragged her husband, Jack, off to prison. The sheriff was convinced she knew more about her husband's activity than she was saying. To escape the ridicule from the town folk, who had tagged her evil as well as her husband, she took a plunge in the dark ... unfortunately, out of the fat into the fire. I'll leave it to you to follow Nancy down a very gruesome path. Read and enjoy!
The author has shown her readers that life is not always what we think it is or should be. Nancy was shocked when the police came knocking on her door and dragged her husband, Jack, off to prison. The sheriff was convinced she knew more about her husband's activity than she was saying. To escape the ridicule from the town folk, who had tagged her evil as well as her husband, she took a plunge in the dark ... unfortunately, out of the fat into the fire. I'll leave it to you to follow Nancy down a very gruesome path. Read and enjoy!
November 20, 2020
It turns out her husband is a criminal. She didn't know but they question her like she is. She can't take it so she goes as a mail order bride into just as bad a situation. But the Sheriff who terrorized her back where she lived comes out to be with her. But there is a lot between them that needs to heal. Very well written and recommended. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.
November 22, 2020
A Silent Vow of Everlasting Love :An Inspirational Historical Romance Book
This is another one of Lilah's very good and well written stories . Nancy found out her husband was A criminal the night he was arrested and then the town held it against her.Dan was the sheriff and then they fell in love.The characters are realistic and determined and the extended epilogue completes the story A enjoyable read
This is another one of Lilah's very good and well written stories . Nancy found out her husband was A criminal the night he was arrested and then the town held it against her.Dan was the sheriff and then they fell in love.The characters are realistic and determined and the extended epilogue completes the story A enjoyable read
December 15, 2020
Nancy Cartwright had a contented life, a nice house, money when needed and a husband that was kind when he was home from his job as a travelling salesman. The only problem is that her life was built on a lie and sheriff, Daniel Sampson, felt like she knew about her husband’s criminal ways. This story has more turn, bends and twists than most and they make for a delightful tale. This was a fun story to read and Lilah Rivers outdid herself with the characters and story line.
January 17, 2021
Sweet
I always enjoy Ms. Rivers' books for a sweet story with a happy ending. I liked Nancy and Dan and the interaction between them. Tom and his followers are a mystery for a time, but it doesn't take Dan long to get the picture of what goes on in the house at the edge of Tree Bark. As ever with this author, I would have no hesitation about recommending this sweet, clean book.
I always enjoy Ms. Rivers' books for a sweet story with a happy ending. I liked Nancy and Dan and the interaction between them. Tom and his followers are a mystery for a time, but it doesn't take Dan long to get the picture of what goes on in the house at the edge of Tree Bark. As ever with this author, I would have no hesitation about recommending this sweet, clean book.
April 29, 2021
Listening to the promptings of God
Nancy had a tough life which was made inconceivably worse by her husband's means of making a living. Desperate to escape from the disapproval of her neighbors she makes a choice she regretted immediately. Dan, listening to the promptings of his heart followed her. What follows shows God's way of making everything work for the good of those who love Him. Definitely not preachy or in your face. Totally surprised by the ending.
Nancy had a tough life which was made inconceivably worse by her husband's means of making a living. Desperate to escape from the disapproval of her neighbors she makes a choice she regretted immediately. Dan, listening to the promptings of his heart followed her. What follows shows God's way of making everything work for the good of those who love Him. Definitely not preachy or in your face. Totally surprised by the ending.
October 17, 2022
Historical Western Romance
In this story the woman is awakened from her sleep by the sheriff and his deputy coming to arrest her husband. As she learned later he was a vicious criminal and had murdered many people. The sheriff doesn’t believe her when she thought her husband was a traveling salesman. Well the story gets better as you keep reading. Enjoy the story, I did!!!!!
In this story the woman is awakened from her sleep by the sheriff and his deputy coming to arrest her husband. As she learned later he was a vicious criminal and had murdered many people. The sheriff doesn’t believe her when she thought her husband was a traveling salesman. Well the story gets better as you keep reading. Enjoy the story, I did!!!!!
March 8, 2021
An amazing story.
I truly enjoyed reading this wonderful story filled with adventure and a happy ending. Loved the characters. I recommend it to anyone that loves a good adventure. Thanks and congratulations on your amazing ability to write.
I truly enjoyed reading this wonderful story filled with adventure and a happy ending. Loved the characters. I recommend it to anyone that loves a good adventure. Thanks and congratulations on your amazing ability to write.
October 6, 2023
Dan and Nancy
Unbeknown to Nancy, her husband is a murdering robber and Sheriff Dan arrests him and thinks Nancy knows what he has been up to, although she has no idea he is anything but a traveling salesman.
Unbeknown to Nancy, her husband is a murdering robber and Sheriff Dan arrests him and thinks Nancy knows what he has been up to, although she has no idea he is anything but a traveling salesman.
November 20, 2020
I chose to read and review this book. I enjoyed this one a lot. Everything is well written.I was hooked from page 1 with these amazing characters. I recommend it awesome work
June 30, 2021
This book was such a page turner. The twists and turns were unexpected and intriguing. Thankful for the HEA ending and the extended epilogue offered by the author. Great job, Lilah.
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January 17, 2023Loved it.
August 19, 2025
Great story
A very different story I loved the book. And I still love this author she is o e of the best.. keep writing and I will keep reading. Thank U!
A very different story I loved the book. And I still love this author she is o e of the best.. keep writing and I will keep reading. Thank U!
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November 4, 2025Clearly, all my one and two star reviews let me know I’m not going to be reading this author again.
Although I own this, I won’t be reading it.
Although I own this, I won’t be reading it.
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