Wild West Brides: Flanna and the Lawman/This Side of Heaven/Second Chance Bride

FLANNA AND THE LAWMANFlanna Kennedy saves Trace Cordell from hanging for a crime he didn't commit. She also points out the real culprit.Eighteen months ago Trace wanted to marry Flanna but she decided to follow her father instead. Not only does she save Trace but also drags him into her feud with a local rancher.Trace demands a night with Flanna before moving on, for the protection of his gun, and loses his heart all over again.Really neat story but much too short. recommended.

THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN by Ruth Langan.Kate McCrea is on the run with her nephew, Danny. They stumble onto a Montana mountain ranch owned by Ethan Storm.Ethan and his dog? Blue find the two bedded down in his barn in early spring. He offers them shelter and as luck would have it a snow storm keeps them at his ranch while he tends to his herd.Ethan finds himself looking forward to returning home to find his two visitors awaiting him. Kate's cooking is so much better than his. He takes the time and makes the effort to win the trust of Danny, who seems to expect abuse.Everything is fine and Kate is settling in along with Danny until Danny's father shows up. Talk about trouble.Definitely recommended -- great characters in all of these stories.

SECOND CHANCE BRIDE by Carolyn Davidson.Jedediah Marshall lives in Bender's Hill, Colorado and has advertised for a mail-order bride. At 28 he needs someone to help him on his ranch and is looking for a sturdy, healthy wife.Louisa Winifred Applegate Palmer stepped off the train, good looking, short legged and pregnant. Jeb gritted his teeth and married her anyway - with the rest of the imported brides with the rest of the grooms.Louisa had lost her husband seven months ago and she was trying to go forward with her life. Now she had to convince Jeb that she was strong enough to handle his ranch life, his home and his daughter. Someone neglected to tell Lou about Elizabeth. grin.But then she had kept her own secrets - that she ended up sharing with Elizabeth. Jeb refuses to let Lou have any room but his bedroom and they soon learn to sleep together and then slowly learn how to share their lives. Jeb is even there when little David is born. Great story - highly recommended - don't miss this one!