After her father and brother are killed by cattle thieves, Samantha Ladden has the responsibility of running the operations of the family ranch thrust upon her overnight. Her father has had her working the ranch her whole life so she is prepared for the labor but not for the overbearing manner of the ranch foreman, Grady Wilkes. His constant undermining has driven her to take drastic measures to regain control of her staff...send off for a mail order husband. Will the cowboy coming to her rescue be her saving grace or just another tyrant in her life? Can Samantha hope for love in her uncertain marriage, or will life as a dutiful wife have to suffice?
Please enjoy this sweet, clean, historical western romance novella of 24,493 words.
