In 1874, Ivy Steele's deafness is more than a handicap. It's a disease. Surrounded by a family that doesn't understand her, she's learned to cope and find solace where she can. Then, the unexpected happens. Her aunt dies, and her uncle sends her away to rejoin her father's family in Montana. Left to fend for herself, after the companion hired to escort her abandons her, Ivy faces continual hardship and danger. Several men see an unaccompanied Ivy as a flower ripe for the picking, and things only get worse when masked men hold up their stagecoach. Barely scraping through, Ivy makes it to Montana with her nerves shaken and what little money she has in her boot. Expecting a peaceful if not affectionate welcome, Ivy finds herself in greater hardship than she's ever known. Surrounded by a stepfamily that hates her, and flung into a life where hearing is vital, Ivy finds solace in a handsome cowboy named Remy. But things with her new family are not what they seem. And Ivy is about to find out that the danger she faced on the journey west, has followed her to Montana... Bethany Swafford dazzles with her stunning young adult debut, introducing a strong heroine, the hardships of frontier life, shocking twists, and a slow-burning romance that will leave you wanting more. Third place winner of the 2018 Rosemary Award

With no parents, little money, and a young sister to care for, Margaret turns to Sophie Green, shopkeeper turned match-maker. “Miss Green, ...A young servant girl must accompany me. I can not consider any situation that would not allow for this. I understand it is unusual but it is also absolutely necessary. I trust my future to you, Miss Green, from one woman to another... “Miss Sanders, ...I do have one option. I have not met him in person. However, I have received numerous testimonies from those close to him that suggest he is a decent man. The only thing I can tell you for certain is that Mr. Lytton greatly desires to have a son... “You’re going to meet Abbott Lytton? To work for him?” “We’re to be married.” “Are you sure that’s the man? There must be a mistake. I can’t imagine what in the world would make him want to marry. No disrespect, Miss. Nothing at all against you. It’s just that Mr. Lytton is a different sort. He’s, well, he’s…”