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Ladybird

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accidental_roses

1860s 1870s cleanlove colorado denver historicalfiction independence love marriage nanowrimo2016 romance safelove strongfemale victorian western wife

Colorado, 1877.
Mary MacEilan is sick of being isolated and unnoticed. So she does what any young, headstrong lady of her caliber would do: she runs away.
Making a life for herself in the city of Denver is not as easy as it sounds- although she becomes remarkably lucky, leading to further issues. There are more factors than just her will to be on her own. And she certainly can't trust herself- especially not when it comes to Keith Little, the son of the owner of the general store that she works at. Yet she has her independence- but even such a fiery woman as Mary doesn't know what to do with it. She has to realize that her choices will impact her life forever. 
How will Mary make use of her newfound independence? And when she does, will it be the right choice?

Highest Ranking:#46 in Historical Fiction as of 16 December 2016 

This is a sequel to My Wild Irish Rose and the second book in the Irish Thistle series, written for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).  It is not completely necessary to read the first book but it is recommended.
Book 1: My Wild Irish Rose- Anne
Book 2: Ladybird- Mary
Book 3: Satuday's Lady- Emma (currently being posted)All Rights Reserved

1860s 1870s cleanlove colorado denver historicalfiction independence love marriage nanowrimo2016 romance safelove strongfemale victorian western wife

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