Books like Emma's Heart by René J. Garrod
Emma Wheatley, after losing her parents and struggling financially in St. Louis, sees an opportunity in a rancher’s far‑off call for a wife. She answers Joshua Carrigan’s ad and, in a leap of trust, enters a marriage by proxy before ever stepping onto Montana land.
The story follows Emma’s arrival in Big Sky country, where she must confront the realities of ranch life, the adjustments of a new marriage, and the secrets that might threaten her dream. Together, Emma and Joshua face the challenges of frontier romance, balancing the tenderness of love with the rugged demands of a ranch.
As they navigate rising doubts and new hopes, the couple discovers that lasting happiness requires an open mind, enduring passion, and an unwavering devotion that can turn any frontier hardships into triumphs.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: René J. Garrod
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