When the South Wind Blows

By Barbara A. Curtis

He's spent his life chasing headlines-until the woman behind the story captures his heart.

Elizabeth Canton never planned to abandon her budding theater career, but after witnessing a crime, she has no choice but to disappear. When a family invitation offers refuge at the Double E Ranch, she seizes the chance to hide and finds unexpected purpose helping her young cousin rehearse for the stage, never expecting to be drawn to the local reporter who sees past her carefully kept secrets.

Ranch hand Logan Palmer has always dreamed of writing stories that matter, not livestock columns for the town paper. Elizabeth's grace catches his eye. But it's her patience and tenderness with her cousin that captures his heart, even as her mystery stirs his reporter's instincts. The closer he grows to her, the more he questions whether some stories are better left untold.

As Elizabeth and Logan grow closer, danger follows her to Idaho. When her past catches up with her, she'll have to choose between protecting her heart and trusting in love. And Logan must decide what matters more-the story that could launch his career, or the woman who's stolen his heart.

Set against the rugged beauty of the American West, this touching historical romance explores the healing power of family, second chances, and learning that sometimes the greatest role we can play is simply being ourselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963212762
• ISBN13: 9781963212761
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Inspiring Story

This is the fourth and final book in the Blooms of the Bitterbush series and it was a wonderful conclusion except I hate to say goodbye to the characters I have met that feel like family. Elizabeth shows great courage in seeking refuge in Idaho with family she has never met from New York City which is a different kind of lifestyle. Her willingness to adapt and grow is impressive but when danger follows her you will turn pages quickly to uncover the truth behind who and why. Logan is a perfect hero for this story and I found him to be intriguing as he tries to find his place. I love the scripture from Habakkuk 3:17-18 that is quoted on an introduction page as well as Job 37:19 as I read I loved seeing how these applied to the story. An all encompassing read with Faith, family, intrigue, and sweet romance. I suggest you read this entire series as you won’t want to miss meeting each generation and what the Bitterbush symbolizes. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Wild Heart Books. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.