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Clara Anderson runs the Morning Glory Inn in Healdton, Oklahoma, a town reshaped by the emerging oil industry. When Briar Nelson, a roustabout with Rose Oil, rents a room, Clara’s routine is disrupted and her temper flares. Briar, already involved with two other women, signs a three‑month lease and pays in advance, defying the local norms.
The clash between Clara’s desire for order and Briar’s free‑spirited nature forces both to confront past wounds—Clara’s heartbreak a decade earlier and Briar’s complex relationships. Amid the bustling oil boom, the two women navigate personal turmoil, evolving emotions, and the broader changes sweeping their town.
The story explores how an unexpected romance can challenge long‑held beliefs and how community dynamics shift when history and personal lives collide.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Carolyn Brown
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