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In the 1860s, the growing city of Seattle offers men like Joe Denton a chance to secure vast timberland if they marry. When his wife dies, Denton faces the sudden loss of half his claim and must find a solution quickly. The only option left is to bring a groom's bride from the East. Anna Ivey arrives with Asa Mercer's traveling Catholic girls, set to serve as cooks and helpers. Yet Anna is not obliged to marry; she simply wishes to escape her painful past. When her arrival is announced, Joe’s plans are upended. Anna resists marriage and their brief stay together creates an uneasy partnership. With only a few months remaining, can Joe persuade the provocative yet beguiling Anna to become his bride before his land is forfeited? The novel explores migration, honor, and the challenges of frontier society in early Seattle.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Deeanne Gist
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