A Heart Worth Guarding: An Inspirational Historical Romance Book
by Lilah Rivers
Claire is a rich and spoiled girl with a heart of gold, living luxuriously in New York. Suddenly, her status and money are wiped from reality and she is left feeling lost and embarrassed when her father is arrested for corruption. In a desperate attempt to get rid of the humiliation she is now experiencing, she decides to respond to a sheriff's mail-order-bride ad. Although she is fond of husband-to-be at first, her world comes crashing down around her once again, as she realizes how incompatible she is with him and his humble lifestyle. Can Claire find her happy place in the west, living simply as the wife of a sheriff, thousands of miles away from what she'd once considered home?
Duncan is the beloved but strict sheriff of Dry Canyon, hardened by a challenging western life, full of death, disease and crime. What he inwardly needs is a vigorous woman to help him come out of his comfort zone. Once he sets his eyes on Claire, as she steps off the train, he instantly senses that his life will never be the same. Will he be brave enough to express his emotions, or will his introversion drive Claire away? Can he handle her delicate and vulnerable nature and become her own hero and protector?
Claire and Duncan have many differences they need to bridge before they can be happy together. On top of that, some unexpected intrusions from their past will create even more waves for the couple. Can they find a way to make their two worlds one? In the end, will Claire and Duncan break all the barriers that wish to keep them apart, or will internal battles and outside forces overpower them?
"A Heart Worth Guarding" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Duncan is the beloved but strict sheriff of Dry Canyon, hardened by a challenging western life, full of death, disease and crime. What he inwardly needs is a vigorous woman to help him come out of his comfort zone. Once he sets his eyes on Claire, as she steps off the train, he instantly senses that his life will never be the same. Will he be brave enough to express his emotions, or will his introversion drive Claire away? Can he handle her delicate and vulnerable nature and become her own hero and protector?
Claire and Duncan have many differences they need to bridge before they can be happy together. On top of that, some unexpected intrusions from their past will create even more waves for the couple. Can they find a way to make their two worlds one? In the end, will Claire and Duncan break all the barriers that wish to keep them apart, or will internal battles and outside forces overpower them?
"A Heart Worth Guarding" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
