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Cherry Springs

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Reads 1,658
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Parts 23
Time 2h 14m

1800s 1890s amateur-sleuth cleanromance cozy cozymystery historical historicalfiction historicalromance kiss love mystery oregon romance western wildwest woman-sleuth womensfiction

Oregon 1887

Anna goes on a journey of discovery as she sets off to find her missing brother. She wants to be more than a housewife and dreams of working as a ranch hand. She finds a job at Belle's ranch and meets Duke, the ranch hand at the neighboring ranch. Follow her adventures as she learns more about ranching and clues to track her missing brother, and accidentally gets to know Duke, a solid man with an unfortunate past. Adventures ensue, including rustlers and the mystery of Belle's ranch as she discovers herself and more. A great read with sweet romance, personal growth, and mystery.All Rights Reserved

1800s 1890s amateur-sleuth cleanromance cozy cozymystery historical historicalfiction historicalromance kiss love mystery oregon romance western wildwest woman-sleuth womensfiction

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