title: The Bride's Valentine Proposal
author: Calloway, Susannah
description: Half-breed Hialeah Chochee fits in nowhere. Most of her Indian relatives are dead. Her white father won't claim her. Instead, he uses her as a servant. To finally be rid of her, he arranges for her to become the Mail Order Bride of Hamilton Barber, a homesteader in Hidden Creek, Colorado. Hialeah's father even shortens her name to Leah so no one will suspect. When Hialeah shows up in Hidden Creek, Hamilton takes one look at her and instantly rejects her. Hamilton's brother, Simeon, convinces him to let her stay on as housekeeper. Once again, Hialeah finds herself scorned and forced into servanthood because of the color of her skin. The only bright spot in her life is Simeon. It isn't long before Hialeah falls deeply in love with this kind, caring man. If only he could see his way through certain public scandal… If only he could see Hialeah for who she truly is… Hialeah despairs of ever getting her chance at love. She wonders if anyone will ever see beyond her appearance to her loving, gentle heart.The Bride's Valentine Proposal is a sweet and inspirational western holiday romance-the perfect read for fans who also love the books of Leah Laurens, Kit Morgan, and Katie Wyatt. Enjoy this frontier Christian romance today!