The Secrets of a Broken Heart: An Inspirational Historical Romance (novella)

Sold By : Lilah Rivers

Growing up in Boston, Erin Cassidy has lived a difficult life. She’s always had to fend for herself and her brother Michael, who has been shunned by their family and the community due to his health issues. She hasn’t seen a great deal of kindness in the world, so when she responds to a mail-order bride ad from a cattle rancher in Dry Creek, Wyoming, she doesn’t expect much. When she arrives however and encounters a kind and honorable man she would really like to get to know better, everything changes… How can she overcome the dark secret she keeps though, knowing how it could ruin her chances of happiness? When Sam discovers she has been going out on a walk every evening, will he be willing to hear her explanation and possibly forgive her?

Sam McKinley is a successful cattle rancher who prides himself on being a stand-up gentleman and a hard worker. Regrettably, he’s never had much luck with love, which is why he sends out a listing for a mail-order bride. He’s always been an independent man without too many people to rely on, so he’s not sure how he’ll adjust to having not just another person in the house, but a wife, too! When Sam meets Erin though, they surprise each other by being respectful and not trying to push anything too quickly. Even though she is the prettiest woman he has ever seen, he cannot help but think that she’s still a total stranger to him. Understandably, his initial hesitation acts as the perfect safety net to avoid getting hurt. When she gives him a reason not to trust her, could he believe the woman who stole his heart against his own judgment?

The problem is, both Sam and Erin have secrets they’re hiding from the other. Why is Sam going into town on a moment’s notice and why is Erin secretly meeting a red-haired gentleman? As they begin to discover their secrets, will they be able to make their marriage work? When whispers of cattle thieves start growing around town, will suspicious and strange behaviors put an end to Sam and Erin’s story before it even started?

“The Secrets of a Broken Heart” is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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