Rocky Mountain Widow. Jillian Hart

       Praise forJillian Hart

       ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAN

      ‘This book’s intense emotions reach out to touch

      readers. Betsy’s unwavering belief in Duncan and willingness to fight to save him from himself is so moving you’ll want to cry with happiness as Hart plays on your heartstrings.’ —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

       HIGH PLAINS WIFE

      ‘Finely drawn characters and sweet tenderness tinged

      with poignancy draw readers into a familiar story that beautifully captures the feel of an Americana romance. Readers can enjoy sharp dialogue and adorable child characterisations while shedding a tear or two.’ —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

       MONTANA MAN

      ‘Ms Hart creates a world of tantalising warmth

      and tenderness, a toasty haven in which the reader will find pure enjoyment.’ —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

       COOPER’S WIFE

      ‘…a wonderfully written romance

      full of love and laughter.’ —Rendezvous

       “You don’t owe me a thing, Claire.”

      “I owe you everything.”

      “You can keep your money,” Joshua responded.

      “But that would be charity, and I can make my own way.”

      “I don’t doubt that one bit.” The centre of his chest tightened. He’d make sure she was safe, no matter what it cost him. It was the right thing to do. But this wasn’t about responsibility. He wanted good things for her, this woman with a place in his soul.

      And then she came up on tiptoes, so close every hair on his body stood up on end, and pressed a silken kiss to his cheek. His heart thumped as she sank her white even teeth into her lush, rosebud-soft bottom lip, as if she were in deep thought. As if she were debating telling him one more time to butt out of her life.

      No way, lady. Emotion drove him, a fierce need that had his fingers cradling her delicate chin. He breathed in her sweet rose scent and slanted his mouth over hers.

      Jillian Hart grew up on her family’s homestead, where she raised cattle, rode horses and scribbled stories in her spare time. After earning an English degree from Whitman College, she worked in advertising before becoming a writer. When she’s not hard at work on her next story, Jillian can be found chatting with a friend, stopping for a café mocha with a book in hand, and spending quiet evenings at home with her family.

       Novels by the same author:

      LAST CHANCE BRIDE

      COOPER’S WIFE

      MALCOLM’S HONOUR

      MONTANA MAN

      BLUEBONNET BRIDE

      MONTANA LEGEND

      HIGH PLAINS WIFE

      THE HORSEMAN

      ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

      (short story in A Season of the Heart)

      MONTANA WIFE

      ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAN

      ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDE

      (short story in Western Weddings)

      Rocky Mountain Widow

      Jillian Hart

      

      

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      Table of Contents

       Cover Page

       Praise

       Excerpt

       About the Author

       Title Page

       Prologue

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Chapter Sixteen

       Chapter Seventeen

       Chapter Eightteen

       Chapter Nineteen

       Chapter Twenty

       Epilogue

       Copyright

       Prologue

       Bluebonnet County, Montana Territory 1884

      “You shamed me again, woman.” Ham towered on the board wagon seat beside her, nothing