Betrothed to a man she never chose, Eliza Moreland escapes days before her wedding only to be struck by a wagon on a lonely Montana road. The widowed rancher who hit her offers shelter, work as his daughter’s tutor and a fragile hope for a better future. Yet the past she’s running from is never far behind and she must keep her true identity a secret at all costs.

Caleb Hawthorne has shaped his life around duty and a rebellious daughter who depends on him. Since losing his wife three years ago, he has convinced himself that love is no longer meant for him. But the mysterious young woman he accidentally injures, awakens feelings he thought long buried, drawing him into her world even as he questions her story.

As Eliza and Caleb grow closer, their hearts stir to a love that feels both impossible and inevitable. Danger returns when the man she fled arrives in Willow Creek, determined to claim her. With secrets revealed and fear closing in, they must trust God, each other, and their own courage to find love, forgiveness and a future worth risking everything for.

"A Caring Widower for the Runaway Bride" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Tropes: Mail-order/Runaway Bride, Widower Hero, Disguised Identity, Forced Proximity, Rescue Romance