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Secrets Of A Western Town
No one is as hopeful, nor as patient and courageous as Lottie Dumont.
On a promise to her dying mother, Lottie looks after her father even as he grows unkind and on occasion, violent.
Despite everything, Lottie will not give up hope. She dreams of a better life.
When work takes Lottie and her father to a small Colorado town of Red Canyon, no one is more skeptical of the young woman’s seemingly endless optimism as Deputy James Butler. Worn and scarred by what the world has done to those he loves, James sees only the potential in people to do harm to one another.
But Lottie is like no woman he’s ever encountered and very quickly affection takes hold.
A distraction comes when Lottie’s father becomes besotted with the town’s Madam, a pushy woman who runs a house of ill repute.
Then, as the Madam sets her sights on breaking Lottie and James apart, and as Lottie’s father falls strangely ill, the young couple’s love is tested like no other. Lies and accusations threaten to turn them against one another.
Can their affections truly withstand the devious intentions of the Madam, or will they find themselves pushed too far apart?
Each book in the Frontier Women series is a standalone story that can be read out of order.
On a promise to her dying mother, Lottie looks after her father even as he grows unkind and on occasion, violent.
Despite everything, Lottie will not give up hope. She dreams of a better life.
When work takes Lottie and her father to a small Colorado town of Red Canyon, no one is more skeptical of the young woman’s seemingly endless optimism as Deputy James Butler. Worn and scarred by what the world has done to those he loves, James sees only the potential in people to do harm to one another.
But Lottie is like no woman he’s ever encountered and very quickly affection takes hold.
A distraction comes when Lottie’s father becomes besotted with the town’s Madam, a pushy woman who runs a house of ill repute.
Then, as the Madam sets her sights on breaking Lottie and James apart, and as Lottie’s father falls strangely ill, the young couple’s love is tested like no other. Lies and accusations threaten to turn them against one another.
Can their affections truly withstand the devious intentions of the Madam, or will they find themselves pushed too far apart?
Each book in the Frontier Women series is a standalone story that can be read out of order.
377 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 12, 2022
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Florence Linnington
78 books36 followersFlorence Linnington stumbled upon writing historical romance at a young age, and has never looked back. What drives her to keep going at her writings are simple: joy and peace.
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Florence's novels strive to bring characters to life, be they having a strong personality or an unassuming nature — it is this mix of disposition that makes novels a pleasant read.
New to discovering my mail order bride books?
You can start reading any of my books in any series — that's right, any one of them as each story is a standalone read even if they are in a series. You will not get lost; you can still immerse yourself in the story 'universe'!
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February 27, 2022
Lottie and her Father have just arrived in the town of Red Canyon. He works for the railroad and it is his job to determine the best routes for new tracks to be laid and which towns the train will pass through. Lottie’s father is a widower who has never truly gotten over the loss of his wife, and unfortunately he has taken his pain out on his daughter. When he begins to ease his loneliness by becoming involved with the woman who runs the local cathouse, what will happen to Lottie?
This story has quite a few more twists to it than Ms Linnington's most recent tales. This is not a simple story of a young man or woman looking for a spouse, nor even a tale of love found or lost. In this case, it was a tale about a young woman who must find the strength within herself to save not only herself, but those around her. And if she can't, she may lose more than just a romance or a family member.
I enjoyed this more complex tale. It kept my interest held and had me wondering if this would have the happy ending that I have come to expect from Ms. Linnington's books. I won't give the answer to that question away here. You're just going to have to read the book for yourself to learn that one. What I can say here though, is that I think you will enjoy it just as much as I did.
This story has quite a few more twists to it than Ms Linnington's most recent tales. This is not a simple story of a young man or woman looking for a spouse, nor even a tale of love found or lost. In this case, it was a tale about a young woman who must find the strength within herself to save not only herself, but those around her. And if she can't, she may lose more than just a romance or a family member.
I enjoyed this more complex tale. It kept my interest held and had me wondering if this would have the happy ending that I have come to expect from Ms. Linnington's books. I won't give the answer to that question away here. You're just going to have to read the book for yourself to learn that one. What I can say here though, is that I think you will enjoy it just as much as I did.
February 19, 2022
Lottie promised her dying mother to watch over her father, and it is a hard job to do. They have come to Red Canyon for him to survey if the railroad should build through there and Stream’s Bend. James found his little sister after looking for months for her, only to have her die in his arms. Two years later he is the Deputy in Red Canyon. He meets Lottie and instantly falls for her. While Lottie and her father are in town, he meets the local Madam, Pearl. He seems VERY taken with her but she is very evil. When they head to Stream’s Bend, they are followed. Her father and Pearl are to be married, but she will have to prove Pearl is breaking the law and her father falls very ill. Then, James is accused of a heinous crime. Where will it all end? Will anyone die? Will James and Lottie ever have a chance at a relationship?
February 19, 2022
Historical Western Romance oh
This story is full of sorrow in places . There is an abusive father, a handsome deputy, also a daughter that promised her dying mother to take care of her father. I can’t continue to describe the story because there are so many twists and turns. Read and enjoy, I did!!!!!
This story is full of sorrow in places . There is an abusive father, a handsome deputy, also a daughter that promised her dying mother to take care of her father. I can’t continue to describe the story because there are so many twists and turns. Read and enjoy, I did!!!!!
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