Texas Wildflowers Series by Leah Atwood, Susette Williams

Cord McGraw never intended to take up the life of an outlaw, but desperation changed the course of his life. A one-time deal, that’s all was meant to be. He only needed enough to see him through until he got the pay owed him. Someone was counting on him, and he couldn’t let her down. Josie Pearson’s heart went out to Sissy Edwards, the orphan girl she’d found hungry on the streets... moreCord McGraw never intended to take up the life of an outlaw, but desperation changed the course of his life. A one-time deal, that’s all was meant to be. He only needed enough to see him through until he got the pay owed him. Someone was counting on him, and he couldn’t let her down. Josie Pearson’s heart went out to Sissy Edwards, the orphan girl she’d found hungry on the streets. When Josie decided to adopt her, she was turned down because she was unmarried, and Sissy was sent to an orphanage. When they both feel like giving up, will a controversial new program become an unconventional solution? This is the first novelette of the new Texas Wildflowers series by bestselling authors Leah Atwood and Susette Williams. less

Borrow for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime Membership Kane Calloway swore he’d never let anyone close to him again, that way he’d never feel the pain of loss. Living a life of reckless abandonment has brought him face-to-face with his demons—no more running. Either he gets married, or spends time in jail—neither sentence is appealing, but if he stays out of jail, he can at least help keep two small children from going hungry... moreBorrow for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime Membership Kane Calloway swore he’d never let anyone close to him again, that way he’d never feel the pain of loss. Living a life of reckless abandonment has brought him face-to-face with his demons—no more running. Either he gets married, or spends time in jail—neither sentence is appealing, but if he stays out of jail, he can at least help keep two small children from going hungry. Newly widowed, Faith Masterson is struggling to keep up with chores while tending to her two daughters. Without help, which she can’t afford to pay for, she and her daughters will surely starve by winter. After hearing about a new government program for women in her situation, she decides it is worth trying for the sake of her children. Will two destitute people be able to learn to love again? Or are they doomed to spend a marriage imprisoned by the loss they each encountered in their past? This is the second novelette of the new Texas Wildflowers series by bestselling authors Leah Atwood and Susette Williams. The Texas Wildflowers Series: Free to Love Free to Heal Free to Protect Free to Serve Free to Roam Free to Forgive less

Emma Lee Abingdon lived the happy life of a debutante until the murder of her parents shattered the world she knew. With a murderer on the loose, staying in her house wouldn’t safe, and the sheriff recommended that she hide out until the perpetrator is caught. Garrison Gray was the best gunman in Texas and proved his skill by shooting the hat off the next man who entered the saloon. The mayor didn’t appreciate the drunken gesture, nor did he enjoy losing his hat... moreEmma Lee Abingdon lived the happy life of a debutante until the murder of her parents shattered the world she knew. With a murderer on the loose, staying in her house wouldn’t safe, and the sheriff recommended that she hide out until the perpetrator is caught. Garrison Gray was the best gunman in Texas and proved his skill by shooting the hat off the next man who entered the saloon. The mayor didn’t appreciate the drunken gesture, nor did he enjoy losing his hat. As a result, Garrison found himself arrested for reckless behavior and sentenced to hard labor. When the sheriff pairs Emma Lee and Garrison for the Freedom Bride program, sparks fly and not in a good way. Grieving and torn from a life of comfort, Emma Lee had to adjust to a new way of living. Full of scorn for the wealthy, Garrison distanced himself from the woman he must protect. Can they find a way to set aside their differences and open their hearts to love? This is the third novelette (approximately 50 pages) of the new Texas Wildflowers series by bestselling authors Leah Atwood and Susette Williams. It can be read as a standalone. The Texas Wildflowers Series: Free to Love Free to Heal Free to Protect Free to Serve Free to Roam Free to Forgive less

Borrow for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime Membership Sawyer Stephenson struggled with his faith in the past. Angry with God for not providing for the people in his small town, he chose to steal from the rich to help those in need. Sentenced to jail time, the pastor who strayed from the path realizes that God may be giving him a second chance when he is offered the opportunity to participate in a program that seems almost too good to be true... moreBorrow for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime Membership Sawyer Stephenson struggled with his faith in the past. Angry with God for not providing for the people in his small town, he chose to steal from the rich to help those in need. Sentenced to jail time, the pastor who strayed from the path realizes that God may be giving him a second chance when he is offered the opportunity to participate in a program that seems almost too good to be true. Gabriella Emerson is tired of being looked down on by other women. If she had to choose, she would have never chosen the life of a saloon girl—but desperation had a way of making you do things you’d later regret. After inheriting a daughter from one of the other barmaid’s she worked with, Gabriella is determined to start fresh, so that the child will not be doomed to follow down the same path. Gabriella moves to Mucksbe, Texas and signs up to become a Freedom Bride in order to provide for her young charge. Can two very different people find a second chance, or are they doomed to be defined as saint and sinner? This is the fourth novelette of the new Texas Wildflowers series by bestselling authors Leah Atwood and Susette Williams. The Texas Wildflowers Series: Free to Love Free to Heal Free to Protect Free to Serve Free to Roam Free to Forgive less

After a broken engagement, Bess Star traveled to Mucksbe, Texas to claim an inheritance left to her by a distant uncle. There’s just one catch—she wasn’t legally able to take ownership unless she was married. She tried to fight the matrimony clause, but a single event made her think twice. Maybe marriage wouldn’t be so bad after all. Clint Routson lost his ranch after being thrown in jail. His only crime—providing shelter for his brothers... moreAfter a broken engagement, Bess Star traveled to Mucksbe, Texas to claim an inheritance left to her by a distant uncle. There’s just one catch—she wasn’t legally able to take ownership unless she was married. She tried to fight the matrimony clause, but a single event made her think twice. Maybe marriage wouldn’t be so bad after all. Clint Routson lost his ranch after being thrown in jail. His only crime—providing shelter for his brothers. He’d do anything to get out and return to a land he could roam for days on end. Even if it meant marriage. The more he thought of it, the more it sounded like a good idea. He’d be so busy working the Circle S, he wouldn’t even have to see his wife. When they both want something different from their marriage of convenience, will their union be an inconvenience? less

Borrow for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime Membership Trey Lawton deserves a life of despair after accepting money from his fiancée’s father to disappear. Angry with his past decisions, and unable to outrun the love that haunts him, he ends up in trouble with the law for brawling. Will marriage be a chance to start over—or a cruel twist of fate, dooming him to a life of suffering? Aida Hollingsworth refuses to marry anyone after being jilted by the man she loved... moreBorrow for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime Membership Trey Lawton deserves a life of despair after accepting money from his fiancée’s father to disappear. Angry with his past decisions, and unable to outrun the love that haunts him, he ends up in trouble with the law for brawling. Will marriage be a chance to start over—or a cruel twist of fate, dooming him to a life of suffering? Aida Hollingsworth refuses to marry anyone after being jilted by the man she loved. When chance brings them across each other’s path again, she feels a sense of empowerment that she can hold his fate in her hands—while getting revenge against her father. Can two people find forgiveness and rebuild their lost love, or will their marriage be filled with anger, revenge and resentment? This is the sixth novelette of the new Texas Wildflowers series by bestselling authors Leah Atwood and Susette Williams. The Texas Wildflowers Series: Free to Love Free to Heal Free to Protect Free to Serve Free to Roam Free to Forgive less