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Abiding Love

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Parts 11
Time 1h 47m

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Shot up, starved and exhausted after miles spent fleeing bounty hunters, Jace Riddock seeks a peaceful place to die. When Millie Collingwood finds him, she brings him to her ranch to recuperate. 

Seeing more in him than Jace is willing to see in himself, Millie holds on to the hope that he will one day learn to trust again. As she waits and gives him the careful attention he needs, Millie falls in love with Jace despite knowing he may never love her back. 

Jace wants to love Millie and deserve her love in return, but his scars run deep, and he hides behind anger, his only guard against the world. 

Each carries a burden of the past and faces their own bleak future. Together, they will help one another heal and confront their adversities.All Rights Reserved

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Grit and Grace by luscious67

In the untamed American frontier of 1870, 17-year-old Noemi is sold into marriage to Riven, a hardened Civil War veteran with a reputation as a ruthless cowboy. Scarred by his past and burdened with the responsibility of inheriting a sprawling ranch in Oregon, Riven is determined to keep his new bride at arms length. As they journey across the treacherous Oregon Trail, bound for a life neither of them envisioned, Noemi's fierce spirit and innocence begin to thaw Riven's hardened heart. Despite their rocky start, an unexpected bond forms between them, filled with moments of playful competition, mutual respect, and a deepening attraction that neither can ignore. But the trail is fraught with dangers, both from the wild terrain and the ghosts of their pasts. As they face the challenges of survival together, Noemi learns to harness her own strength, demanding to learn the skills that will allow her to stand beside Riven as his equal. Along the way, she uncovers a softer side of the man she's bound to, while Riven is forced to confront his fears of vulnerability and the possibility to love. Yet, as they near their destination, the question remains: can they truly leave behind the pain of their pasts and forge a future together on the unforgiving frontier, or will the harsh realities of the Wild West tear them apart before they even have a chance?

The Rancher's Proposition by LadyDreamWeaver90

Jonathan Woods is upset when his late grandfather throws in a last minute stipulation into his will that either him or his sister must get married and stayed married for at least six months before he can inherit the family ranch. What is a man to do when he is all out of options? He takes out an add in the online dating universe with the help of his sister. Is there a woman out there willing to accept his proposition? Arabella Lane is a New York City girl looking to get away and find a new purpose in life. Having a failed relationship and not at all where she wants to be in her career she is looking for a change. After a drunken night with her best friend looking at hilarious online dating profiles, she thinks she found the answer to her prayers. Can two people from different walks of life actually fall for each other or will this be just a typical agreement that ends with both parties going their separate ways? WARNING THERE IS SOME SMALL MATURE CONTENT. 13 AND OLDER #10 in Country 12/11/18 #2 westernromamce

Saloon Girl by SouthernBellexoxo

Cassidy Smith suffered the loss of her parents when their farm burned down. She was barely 18 and had no other choice but to work in the saloon. She was ashamed of her job, but had to put her pride aside. Cole Mason was an outlaw with a past. Soon after first seeing Cassidy, he fell in love with her. Cassidy loved Cole with all her heart, but do they get a happily ever after? Or does the ruggedness of the Wild West and the mysteries of Cole's past interfere with their plans?

Grit To Grace by CharlieWestWesterns

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On the Outskirts by EmelySwift

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Longmire: Second Chances by Treadstone17

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Grit and Grace

In the untamed American frontier of 1870, 17-year-old Noemi is sold into marriage to Riven, a hardened Civil War veteran with a reputation as a ruthless cowboy. Scarred by his past and burdened with the responsibility of inheriting a sprawling ranch in Oregon, Riven is determined to keep his new bride at arms length. As they journey across the treacherous Oregon Trail, bound for a life neither of them envisioned, Noemi's fierce spirit and innocence begin to thaw Riven's hardened heart. Despite their rocky start, an unexpected bond forms between them, filled with moments of playful competition, mutual respect, and a deepening attraction that neither can ignore. But the trail is fraught with dangers, both from the wild terrain and the ghosts of their pasts. As they face the challenges of survival together, Noemi learns to harness her own strength, demanding to learn the skills that will allow her to stand beside Riven as his equal. Along the way, she uncovers a softer side of the man she's bound to, while Riven is forced to confront his fears of vulnerability and the possibility to love. Yet, as they near their destination, the question remains: can they truly leave behind the pain of their pasts and forge a future together on the unforgiving frontier, or will the harsh realities of the Wild West tear them apart before they even have a chance?