Calico Canyon

By: Connealy, Mary

From beloved author Mary Connealy comes a delightful Western adventure brimming with danger, laughter, and unexpected romance-a tale of a runaway teacher, a bewildered widower, and five rambunctious boys who need a mother whether they want one or not. Perfect for fans of Tracie Peterson and Karen Witemeyer.

Grace Calhoun never imagined teaching school in Texas would lead to marriage-especially not to the infuriating Daniel Reeves.

When Grace flees her adoptive father's cruelty by hiding in a stranger's wagon, the town parson insists on an immediate wedding, leaving Grace trapped in marriage to a stubborn widower with five unruly sons-the very boys who made her teaching job impossible.

Daniel Reeves has no intention of risking his heart-or another wife-to childbirth.

Still grieving the loss of his first wife, Daniel wants nothing to do with the prim schoolmarm forced into his family. He'll build her a house and provide for her needs, but he'll keep his distance. His sons need a mother, but he refuses to fall in love again.

Snowed in together for a long Texas winter, walls begin to crumble.

As Grace discovers the courage she thought she'd lost, she transforms from a frightened woman on the run to a fierce protector of her new family. The boys who once tormented her become the children of her heart. And the husband who swore to keep his distance? He's finding it harder each day to resist his spirited wife.

But when Grace's dangerous past catches up to her, she must choose between running again or standing firm in the faith that brought her to Calico Canyon-even if it costs her everything.

A tender tale of found family, healing love, and the faithfulness of God in the midst of life's unexpected turns.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 196321255X
• ISBN13: 9781963212556
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Top Notch Entertainment

What a hoot this was to read. Totally enjoyable from beginning to end. I loved those five mischievous boys and their shenanigans but their poor teacher. Grace has her hands full with these boys at school and when circumstances bring her into their home it becomes chaotic but also opens their hearts to love. Who can resist an ornery boy must less five ornery boys. She is brave and strong to escape her adoptive father and his abuse and as she navigates this new path God has forged for her she discovers that maybe a forced marriage will make her faith stronger and her heart ready to trust. Daniel is a great hero but carries scars from the loss of his wife. These characters are so identifiable as they deal with real issues and circumstances. Very well written and the humor puts it over the top in my estimation. I’m loving this series and cannot wait for the next book. I suggest adding this to your must read pile as it is top notch entertainment. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Wild Heart Books. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.