Her Runaway Heart's Safe Harbor: A Historical Western Romance

Almyra Carter embarks on a mysterious journey with her parents, but a deadly stagecoach attack leaves her as the sole survivor, igniting a treacherous quest for truth and survival. Desperate to escape the clutches of the villains who wish to keep her close for what she witnessed, she runs off to Texas, where her parents have answered an ad for a mail-order bride to ensure her safety. Little does she know that her intended groom lies in a sanatorium, gravely injured, leaving her in the care of his enigmatic best friend.

Is he the one to protect her from the raging troubles behind her or will she have to stand on her own once again?

Sheriff Cooper Grayson, a rugged and charming Texan, is not willing to embrace the responsibility that fate thrust upon him. He initially regards Almyra with skepticism, deeming her desire for marriage as mere frivolity. But as their lives become entwined, secrets are revealed, and layers are peeled away. His rough exterior hides a tender heart that begins to beat for the courageous woman who has sought refuge in his world.

How could he ever betray his best friend though, and fall in love with his betrothed?

As their connection deepens, they must confront not only the forces chasing her but also the burgeoning emotions that bind them. Just when love blossoms, an unforeseen twist of fate brings the ominous shadows of Almyra's past to their doorstep. Will they stand united against the looming threat or will the forces that want them apart eventually get the better of them leaving them in ruins of their love?

"Her Runaway Heart's Safe Harbor" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.