Silver Lines
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Last published Mon, Dec 23, 2024
Set in 1860s Colorado-Wyoming, the story follows a man from a family of outlaws who survives a near-death experience following a shootout and decides to change his ways. His brothers doubt his decision and are unaware of Caleb's secret infatuation with Becca, the strong and vulnerable daughter of a felonious and abusive innkeeper. When Caleb finds her gravely injured before a winter storm, he carries her back to the family homestead to recover and remain out of harm's way. When they begin to grow closer, Caleb must choose between honoring his family or starting over with the woman who is beginning to melt his icy heart.
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