Books like Raven by Norah Hess
When Raven’s opportunistic husband arranges for a charismatic cowboy to dine with them, she faces a dilemma: consent to a $1,000 sacrifice or defy a would‑be lover. Guilt and curiosity entangle her as the affair—brief yet intense—unfolds.
After the night, Chance McGruder can’t shake thoughts of the dark‑haired Raven. Aligned with the wanderlust of a Western rancher, he pursues her to a nearby homestead, now a widow. Consistency of desire, generosity of a heart, and the complexities of a man who chooses romance over suspicion build the tension of this historical romance.
Set against the rugged backdrop of a Western ranch, the story explores love, loyalty, and the price one pays for a chance at true affection.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Norah Hess
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