Montana Brides of Solomon's Valley Series by Patricia PacJac Carroll

Rachel held the letter in her hand as she watched the banker come up the lane. He was taking the farm. Wasn't it enough she'd been widowed 2 years ago. Worse, good meaning townspeople wanted her to disperse her ten children to families who needed them. She had to keep her family together. The letter from the judge in Montana. Her only hope of keeping her family together was to go west to Montana as a mail order bride... moreRachel held the letter in her hand as she watched the banker come up the lane. He was taking the farm. Wasn't it enough she'd been widowed 2 years ago. Worse, good meaning townspeople wanted her to disperse her ten children to families who needed them. She had to keep her family together. The letter from the judge in Montana. Her only hope of keeping her family together was to go west to Montana as a mail order bride. Judge Solomon Taggart groaned at having to referee a dispute between the two feuding families. That even their children were at each other made him doubt the wisdom of sending that letter to the widow in Minnesota. She had children. She didn't say how many, and he hadn't asked. He grabbed his rifle and swung up in the saddle, praying there'd be no bloodshed. And then he prayed he'd been wise to send that letter. less

He came to town to settle a score but was too late. She was desperate to be loved at all cost. Welcome back to Solomon's Valley in Montana for a story about fathers and sons and mothers and daughters against the backdrop of 1883 Montana. Sheriff Levi Smith came to Shirleyville but was too late to settle with the past. Then circumstances force him to reveal the reason he'd come to town and risk upsetting the feuding families all over again... moreHe came to town to settle a score but was too late. She was desperate to be loved at all cost. Welcome back to Solomon's Valley in Montana for a story about fathers and sons and mothers and daughters against the backdrop of 1883 Montana. Sheriff Levi Smith came to Shirleyville but was too late to settle with the past. Then circumstances force him to reveal the reason he'd come to town and risk upsetting the feuding families all over again. Somewhere along the way, he noticed Eve, and she took his attention not to mention his heart. Eve longed to be loved. Oh, she had a mother all right, but Mabel had given her strict orders to never mention to anyone that she was Eve's mother. Eve cares for Levi, but so does Bridgette Howard and that woman is too beautiful for her own good. Walters might be the answer. He's older but rich. either way, he offers a way out. Add to the mix Rachel and the judge's children and their shenanigans, the feuding families, and a killing in the town and Levi is busy. Although The Sheriff's Bride is a stand alone book, you might also want to read The Judge's Bride and Zebulon's Bride. less

Bridgette fancies herself Queen of Montana but is waiting for her king to arrive. She's smart and has plans to be involved in the business and government of Montana. How is another problem. An outlaw, bounty, and the judge's offer to lend her law books opens a door for her. Perhaps the duke's nephew is another. Sterling Merritt cares little for his uncle or his title. But loves the land of Montana. And then he meets Bridgette... moreBridgette fancies herself Queen of Montana but is waiting for her king to arrive. She's smart and has plans to be involved in the business and government of Montana. How is another problem. An outlaw, bounty, and the judge's offer to lend her law books opens a door for her. Perhaps the duke's nephew is another. Sterling Merritt cares little for his uncle or his title. But loves the land of Montana. And then he meets Bridgette. He wants to be a gentleman rancher but may have to go against his uncle which will cost him everything. With nothing to his name, he fears losing Bridgette. less

Sarah ~ The next Sweet Historical Romance in the Montana Brides of Solomon's Valley Series. Sarah has put away her doubts and knows Matt is the one for her. She's also received her letter regarding her intent to teach schools in Shirleyville. She's planning on a wedding but is Matt? Bridgette continues her genius idea to help outlaws by splitting their rewards with them and then offering to represent them as their lawyer to get them shorter jail sentences. Oh, yeah... moreSarah ~ The next Sweet Historical Romance in the Montana Brides of Solomon's Valley Series. Sarah has put away her doubts and knows Matt is the one for her. She's also received her letter regarding her intent to teach schools in Shirleyville. She's planning on a wedding but is Matt? Bridgette continues her genius idea to help outlaws by splitting their rewards with them and then offering to represent them as their lawyer to get them shorter jail sentences. Oh, yeah. Her husband, Sterling, doesn't know about her scheme, but he does wonder why she picked property that backs into the badlands. The judge and Rachel are settling in to married life, but those kids are keeping them busy. And then there are Cassidy and Ronan . They are up to something, but no one knows quite what. Come on back to Solomon's Valley and see what everyone is doing. A Sweet historical romance with a few twists and turns, fun and faith, and a good time had by all. less

With anger driving him, Ronan rides away from Shirleyville to the small mining town of Orion. Fed up with not measuring up to the standards of others, he is set on making his own way. Soon, he’s caught up in trouble he can’t get out of. Love might just be the trap that tames him. The town of Shirleyville is divided by the founders and the newcomers. Judge Taggart struggles to keep control of the valley. And then there are his children to worry about... moreWith anger driving him, Ronan rides away from Shirleyville to the small mining town of Orion. Fed up with not measuring up to the standards of others, he is set on making his own way. Soon, he’s caught up in trouble he can’t get out of. Love might just be the trap that tames him. The town of Shirleyville is divided by the founders and the newcomers. Judge Taggart struggles to keep control of the valley. And then there are his children to worry about. Bridgette has given up her Bounty Brigade but instituted her next scheme. Some are glad some are mad. Sterling has his own battle for Independence with his relative – the Duke. Come on back to Montana Brides and check on all your friends. Cassidy, Bridgette, Levi and Eve, Sterling and Judge and Rachel Taggart and all their children. Sweet and Clean historical romance set in 1880s Montana less