Books like Two Texas Hearts by Jodi Thomas
Kora Adams has lived a life of bad luck and disbelief in curses until a handsome, solemn man knocks on her door. Winter McQuillen, who has inherited a sprawling Texas ranch nearby, insists that he can only take ownership if he marries that very night. Torn between fear of the unknown and the hope of stability—and perhaps love—Kora faces a decision that could change her future forever. The story follows Kora as she navigates the tension between her cautious heart and the promise of a new life she never expected.
First publish date: August 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jodi Thomas
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