Lila Harrow rides west to claim the Dakota land left by her late aunt, determined to escape the unwanted betrothal waiting for her back home. But to her dismay, in Ashford Crossing she discovers that the claim can only be secured by a married woman. With no husband and no allies, she finds unexpected help in the form of a quiet, kindhearted doctor.

Dr. Nathaniel Cole has built his life around duty and care, raising his silent niece Clara, while tending to the town’s needs. Marriage was never part of his plan, yet Lila’s predicament awakens his compassion, urging him to offer a practical solution: a union that could provide Lila the security she needs and Clara the gentle presence of a woman’s care.

What begins as a simple arrangement soon grows into something neither of them anticipated. But when Lila’s past arrives, determined to reclaim her and shatter the fragile life she has begun to build, she and Nathaniel must decide whether their union is merely a necessity or a love worth risking everything to protect.

Tropes: Marriage of Convenience, Runaway Bride, Guardian Hero, Found Family.

"The Frontier Doctor’s Unclaimed Bride" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.