Books like Meant to Be by Elizabeth DeLancey
After her husband Edward’s death, Julia Metcalf inherits his medical practice in a small mining town and steps into a role she never imagined. When the handsome gambler Gib Booth arrives, hoping to extract a fortune he once entrusted to Edward, he quickly realizes that charming Julia's purse may be harder than he anticipated. Over time, what begins as a calculation of profit evolves into a genuine attraction that tests both their hearts. The novel blends Western grit with historical romance, portraying Julia’s resilience and Gib’s transformation from skeptic to admirer.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Elizabeth DeLancey
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