Praise forJillian Hart
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAN
‘This book’s intense emotions reach out to touch
readers. Betsy’s unwavering belief in Duncan and willingness to fight to save him from himself is so moving you’ll want to cry with happiness as Hart plays on your heartstrings.’ —Romantic Times BOOKreviews
HIGH PLAINS WIFE
‘Finely drawn characters and sweet tenderness tinged
with poignancy draw readers into a familiar story that beautifully captures the feel of an Americana romance. Readers can enjoy sharp dialogue and adorable child characterisations while shedding a tear or two.’ —Romantic Times BOOKreviews
MONTANA MAN
‘Ms Hart creates a world of tantalising warmth
and tenderness, a toasty haven in which the reader will find pure enjoyment.’ —Romantic Times BOOKreviews
COOPER’S WIFE
‘…a wonderfully written romance
full of love and laughter.’ —Rendezvous
“You don’t owe me a thing, Claire.”
“I owe you everything.”
“You can keep your money,” Joshua responded.
“But that would be charity, and I can make my own way.”
“I don’t doubt that one bit.” The centre of his chest tightened. He’d make sure she was safe, no matter what it cost him. It was the right thing to do. But this wasn’t about responsibility. He wanted good things for her, this woman with a place in his soul.
And then she came up on tiptoes, so close every hair on his body stood up on end, and pressed a silken kiss to his cheek. His heart thumped as she sank her white even teeth into her lush, rosebud-soft bottom lip, as if she were in deep thought. As if she were debating telling him one more time to butt out of her life.
No way, lady. Emotion drove him, a fierce need that had his fingers cradling her delicate chin. He breathed in her sweet rose scent and slanted his mouth over hers.
Jillian Hart grew up on her family’s homestead, where she raised cattle, rode horses and scribbled stories in her spare time. After earning an English degree from Whitman College, she worked in advertising before becoming a writer. When she’s not hard at work on her next story, Jillian can be found chatting with a friend, stopping for a café mocha with a book in hand, and spending quiet evenings at home with her family.
Novels by the same author:
LAST CHANCE BRIDE
COOPER’S WIFE
MALCOLM’S HONOUR
MONTANA MAN
BLUEBONNET BRIDE
MONTANA LEGEND
HIGH PLAINS WIFE
THE HORSEMAN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS
(short story in A Season of the Heart)
MONTANA WIFE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDE
(short story in Western Weddings)
Rocky Mountain Widow
Jillian Hart
Table of Contents
Prologue
Bluebonnet County, Montana Territory 1884
“You shamed me again, woman.” Ham towered on the board wagon seat beside her, nothing