A Widow's Deceived Heart

Lauren Parker lost everything when her husband died, including her reputation. Determined to leave her painful past behind, she heads out west, with her heart hardened and suspicious. Yet, when a violent storm leaves her homestead in need of repairs, she reluctantly accepts a newcomer’s help, in exchange for reading lessons and a few home-cooked meals. Despite her best efforts to keep her distance, Lauren soon finds herself drawn to the handsome stranger and her heart slowly thaws in his presence.

If only she knew that her love blooms under a web of lies…

Ryan Clark arrives in town with a singular purpose: to find Lauren Parker and complete one last job to secure his sister's safety from a ruthless gang. Despite his reluctance, he enters Lauren’s life under pretenses, seeking her late husband's hidden treasure. As he works alongside her though, his guilt grows, and so do his feelings for the resilient widow. Ryan’s deception weighs heavily on him, and he struggles to reconcile his actions with the budding love he feels for Lauren.

Meanwhile, his troubled past isn't far behind…

While a heartfelt connection sparks between Ryan and Lauren, the criminal gang coercing him discovers his growing affection for the widow. Will their burgeoning love give them the strength to overcome the treachery that surrounds them, or will lies and mistrust tear them apart forever?

"A Widow's Deceived Heart" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.