num_pages: 188
description: Hundreds of miles apart two lost souls face a future of emptiness. Can they overcome all the odds and find true happiness in each other?The year is 1893 and trouble is looming over Montana. But this isnt what bothers Deputy Tanner Williams the most.Life seems to be passing the quick-thinking deputy by and no matter how much of his life he dedicates to his work he feels a constant emptiness swelling inside him. As all his friends settle down he wants nothing more than to find someone he can love; someone to fill the void. Finally determined to take action he summons up the courage to place an ad for a mail order bride. His generous personality and clear intelligence mean he has no shortage of replies but theres only one woman whose sharp wit and sweet nature truly captivates him.Bethany Duncan has struggles of her own. Intrigued by the deputys kind and thoughtful words she wonders if he could be her savior. Desperate to escape her stifling life in Tennessee she battles her controlling father who is determined to find her a wealthy husband - with little regard to her own happiness. She has her heart set on marrying for love and theres no way she can do that under her fathers strict rule.Bethany is determined to live a more fulfilling life than the one her father has mapped out for her and the deputys ad seems to be her ticket out. Just as her life seems set to shackle her forever she finally has hope and a reason to run away. Shes never traveled before but this is no match for her steely determination and she refuses to be locked into a small life. Little does she know of the violence wreaking havoc in Bear Creek. By the time she hears of the chaos theres no backing out: shes already on the long train journey to meet the man whose words shes fallen in love with.No matter how much Tanner longs for a peaceful life threat and drama permeate the town and awaken the ghosts of his past. Bethany proves to be a shining light in the darkness but it seems as if the nightmare may threaten that as well. Will Bethany even be safe in Bear Creek?As if they didnt have enough to contend with Bethanys father has his own agenda. He isnt willing to let his daughter go quietly and he isnt used to being resisted.Every new turn seems riddled with obstacles for Bethany and Tanner. Perhaps the mail order bride system isnt as much of a guarantee as theyd hoped.Are love and determination enough to secure a future of happiness for them or is life determined to knock them down?A Loving Heart for the Loyal Deputy is the sixth book in the Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series. Full of dramatic twists and thrilling surprises this story is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat. Immerse yourself in an enthralling quest for love and happiness--dive into Amelia Roses captivating story today.
language: English
title: A Loving Heart for the Loyal Deputy
publisher: Beldene Publishing