Defender of the Widow's Heart

Mariana Olsen is a woman who has known hardship, time and time again. After becoming a widow, she buys a run-down saloon in Sandy Springs, Texas, determined to create a haven for women. However, she soon finds that all is not as it seems in her new home – and neither is the handsome, helpful handyman who introduces himself as James.

James Harper is a man on the run. Accused of a crime he did not commit and framed for much more, he helps Mariana with her boarding house in exchange for a place to stay. However, falling in love with the widow was never part of the plan. Can James allow himself to accept his feelings, and maybe strive for a life that he never imagined before?

Together, Mariana and James must unravel a complex web of deceit and danger and unmask the culprits behind one of the most dangerous gangs in the West. Armed with only their wits, a sense of justice, and a desire to uncover the truth, the two of them tackle a deep-seated corruption, as well as their own reluctant feelings towards the other.

"Defender of the Widow's Heart" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Tropes: Widow Heroine, Wrongfully Accused Hero, Love Amid Danger