★★ A brand new series by the author of The First Families of Flat River ★★ A woman set on escaping her circumstances. A man determined to start a new life, and a past that haunts them both. Amanda Crumb is determined to have a fresh start. After hearing her brother’s plans to offer her as a prize in a high-stakes poker game, she knows she must leave the only home she’s ever known immediately. When she is rejected by the local wagon master to join his traveling party, she takes matters into her own hands. What she didn’t expect was a man with hard rules and a secret that is closer than she could ever imagine. Charlie Holstead has rules he lives by. No unmarried women on his wagon train. Never get married… again . He is ready to lead his final wagon train and settle down in the town of Sterling, Co. and he doesn’t want any complications. But when he finds a stowaway in one of his wagons, things just became more complicated. What happens when Amanda comes face to face with the surly Wagon Master? Will Charlie leave her in the middle of the Plains, or can a marriage of convenience be the start of the new life they both need? ★★ Get lost in this heartwarming story with a touch of humor and faith. ★★ Welcome to Sterling, Colorado. A small town founded in 1863 by strong men and the women who love them. Nestled along the lush fields of the Colorado Plains. Sterling is home to unique characters, strong heroines, swoony heroes, and stories that will stand the test of time. All these wholesome stories can be read by readers of all ages. They are filled with family values, romance, humor, and a sprinkle of faith.