Magnolia, Texas, 1880's - A jaded, wealthy rancher. A desperate mail order bride. Sophia McSweeney needs to escape the dangerous slums of Boston. When she accepts Josh Bentley's marriage offer, she seeks safety, not love. She sets out for Texas and prays her husband can forgive her past. She dares to hope for redemption. She never expects a man who makes her heart soar. Josh Bentley is no stranger to heartache. Josh has no use for romance. He vows to take a wife that understands her role. A helpmeet that will stand by his side and do her part to run his family's ranch. He needs a wife who will help him reclaim the legacy of the Bentley family. He envisions a sturdy, practical girl. Not a raven-haired beauty with a fragile smile. While Josh is certain that their love was meant to be, Sophia hides a secret. If he wants to win her heart, he'll need to make one thing perfectly clear. He'll be her husband and her hero...
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