Books like Walking on air by Catherine Anderson
Gabriel Valance, a lone gunslinger in Random, Colorado, lives a solitary existence marked by drinking, gambling, and womanizing. His world changes when an upstart gunslinger shoots him down, leaving Gabe with a dying wish: to find meaning before he dies.
Nancy Hoffman, a beautiful and resilient young woman, flees an abusive past and settles in Random. Working in a hat shop and caring for her younger sister, she remains wary of men and hesitant about marriage. When Gabe is granted a second chance at life, he receives a divine mission: to sweep Nancy off her feet and convince her to believe in his love. Their unlikely paths cross, and the hardened cowboy must confront his past and protect those he has come to care for, all while navigating the complexities of trust and love.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Catherine Anderson
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