An Unexpected Love: A Sweet Historical Romance

By Lorana Hoopes

*Originally titled Lawfully Matched*
When a mail-order bride meets disaster!

All Jesse Jennings ever wanted to do was marry his fianc?e Pauline and be a rancher, but when Pauline is killed by a band of robbers, Jesse dons a deputy sheriff's badge, swearing he will obtain justice for her wrongful death.

After Kate Whidby's parents pass away, she is forced to live with her brother and his new wife, but living with a woman who not only doesn't like her but resents her presence proves too difficult, propelling Kate to accept a mail order bride offer. But when she arrives in Texas, not all is as it appears. Kate's betrothed has a dark past and when the truth comes to light, she is sent fleeing into Deputy Sheriff Jesse Jenning's arms.

Will Jesse find Pauline's killer? Will Kate find safety and protection? And will he be able to let go of his past to build a new future with Kate?

Journey back to 1883 in this sweet historical romance by USA Today best selling author Lorana Hoopes. You'll fall in love with the characters and the town as they work to stop a band of robbers and find love along the way. Read now to start the adventure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BCCVX9TH
• ISBN13: 9798849396118
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"