Cheryl Wright Knihy

Cornered and assaulted, Beatrice Gaffney couldn't take it anymore, and fought back with deadly consequences. Beatrice Gaffney had been accosted one too many times, and had reached her limit. This time she fought back, but instead of disabling her assailant, she killed him. There would be dire consequences for her actions, but she wasn't hanging around to find out what they might be.Tyler Harris reluctantly sent for a mail-order bride. Being hounded by his mother to produce heirs had become tiresome. He expected a carefree wife who would cook and clean and relieve his mother of that burden. What he didn't expect was a beautiful, haunted woman who jumped at her own shadow. It was clear to Tyler, Beatrice was hiding a deep, dark secret. When the shocking truth was finally revealed, he reeled in disbelief.Will she clear her name, or will their happy ever after, forever elude them?

Their ages working against them, will Martha and Joel open themselves to a second chance at love? Widowed at a young age, Martha Cooley has kept to herself for far too long. She admired Crystal Springs baker from afar, and they even got together once. Pressure from the town matchmaker became unbearable, and the two called it off. Unassuming baker, Joel Evans has loved Martha for as long as he can remember. Beaten to the punch by another man, he stepped away. When the time was right, he courted the woman he believed to be his soulmate. After undue outside interference, their relationship soured. Now Joel wants to give it another chance. He's willing to risk everything to court the quiet widow, but isn't convinced of her commitment. Will they ever get another chance to be together? Or will their second chance pass them by? Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.