Books like Only in my arms by Jo Goodman
Mary Frances Dennehy, a former nun, abandons her cloistered life and heads west in search of adventure. In the hostile frontier, she is seized by Ryder McKay—an Apache‑raised scout wrongly condemned. Seizing Mary as a hostage, Ryder plans a daring escape into the mountains, hoping for his own freedom. Their journey forces them into a passionate, forbidden bond that challenges their faith, tests their courage, and redefines what it means to live and love in a world where survival is uncertain.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jo Goodman
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