Ava is a sweet young woman and has been under her older brothers control since the death of her parents. He treats her like his housekeeper, maid and cook all rolled into one. He controls her every move and refuses to give he any money despite being very well off and living in the large home left by their parents. She secretly writes to a mail order advertisement and slips away to Texas to be his bride. After five days on the train she arrives in Narrow Cross only to discover he is a conman and swindler not only to her but many more. She is approached by the young handsome sharif, Mason. He is honest and well liked by all. He takes her to The boarding house after she confronts the weasel himself, already behind bars. She and Mason gradually come to care for each other. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
Ava is running from her abusive, controlling brother. They both inherited a good amount from their parents, though Charles hid that fact from her. Ava pretty much became his unpaid slave laborer. She becomes a mail order bride to escape , only to find out the man she fell in love with was a con artist. In steps Sheriff Mason Kelly… let the romance begin ❤️
I enjoyed reading this delightful story and the thought of a town with such warm people. Starting over and opening up to possibilities can be daunting.