Brokken Road Romances Series by P. Creeden, Sheila Hollinghead

NOTE: This is a standalone novella - none of the other books in the series need to be read in a particular order. Even the broken can be healed... Rebecca Walsh has only ever had two loves, her family and horses. But when her father and brother died in the Civil War, her family is left as broken as her home town. When the town sent an advertisement for mail-order grooms, Rebecca didn't have much interest in wooing one... moreNOTE: This is a standalone novella - none of the other books in the series need to be read in a particular order. Even the broken can be healed... Rebecca Walsh has only ever had two loves, her family and horses. But when her father and brother died in the Civil War, her family is left as broken as her home town. When the town sent an advertisement for mail-order grooms, Rebecca didn't have much interest in wooing one. She just hoped the men might save her town, so her family could stay in the only home they'd ever known. Jake Harper came to Brokken, Texas to leave his name and his past behind. He hoped to find a future that would help him forget the mistakes he'd made. But one of the other "leftover" men in town has been keeping an eye on Jake and his past might be catching up with him. And as he draws closer to Rebecca, his fears multiply. less

Brokken, Texas April 1868 Yesterday haunts her shattered heart. Victoria English’s world is crashing down around her. Marriage to Jonathan had been anything but the sweetness and roses he promised her while he was courting her. Five years after her husband went missing and was presumed dead at the Battle of Tullahoma, a shell of a man is back. An exploding cannon ball knocked Jonathan, and the men around him, unconscious. When Jon woke, his life was irrevocably changed... moreBrokken, Texas April 1868 Yesterday haunts her shattered heart. Victoria English’s world is crashing down around her. Marriage to Jonathan had been anything but the sweetness and roses he promised her while he was courting her. Five years after her husband went missing and was presumed dead at the Battle of Tullahoma, a shell of a man is back. An exploding cannon ball knocked Jonathan, and the men around him, unconscious. When Jon woke, his life was irrevocably changed. His identity had been taken, and he was left to face the consequences of a doppelganger’s evilness. Victoria must break through the defensive walls around her heart to heal her broken soul. Jon needs to prove to Victoria he isn’t the man she once knew. If he does that, though, he’s putting his neck into a hangman’s noose. Will tomorrow bring the promise of healing? less

Can a broken and forgotten sister get back the pursuit she’s denied? Hannah Beth Walsh isn’t pretty or capable like her sisters. She can’t attract a husband, even when there’s a town full of eligible bachelors. So, she decides to pursue a career she knows she’s more than qualified for—becoming Brokken’s new school teacher... moreCan a broken and forgotten sister get back the pursuit she’s denied? Hannah Beth Walsh isn’t pretty or capable like her sisters. She can’t attract a husband, even when there’s a town full of eligible bachelors. So, she decides to pursue a career she knows she’s more than qualified for—becoming Brokken’s new school teacher. But when the mayor hires another teacher, not knowing about Hannah’s placement, she’s stuck being a teaching assistant until the end of the term, with the promise that one of them will move on next year. Oliver Holt lost his leg after serving in the War only two months. To keep his spirits up, he threw himself in his studies in order to be well qualified as a teacher out west. But when he gets to Brokken, he finds himself taking away the position of a fiery young woman who keeps her heart on her sleeve. And he can’t help it, but he’s developing feelings for her. less

Keeping promises may unlock secrets that can break you… or make you stronger. Camellia Jenkins can barely keep body and soul together and is forced to leave three-year-old Sally Jane in Brokken, Texas to be raised by her grandmother. When tragedy strikes, Fritz Brokken is saddled with the job of bringing Camellia back so that his sister and brother in law can adopt the little girl. Fritz has never been one to keep promises, but he’s determined to keep this one... moreKeeping promises may unlock secrets that can break you… or make you stronger. Camellia Jenkins can barely keep body and soul together and is forced to leave three-year-old Sally Jane in Brokken, Texas to be raised by her grandmother. When tragedy strikes, Fritz Brokken is saddled with the job of bringing Camellia back so that his sister and brother in law can adopt the little girl. Fritz has never been one to keep promises, but he’s determined to keep this one. He’s just not sure if it will cause more heartache … or allow healing to begin. less