Aster Ridge Ranch Series by Kate Condie

A wanted woman. A haunted man. Can a fake marriage save them both, or will their secrets tear them apart?Della Hampton barely escaped her first marriage with her life. Desperate to outrun the wanted posters proclaiming her a murderess, she answers an advertisement for a mail-order bride in the isolated mining town of Kirwin, Wyoming. Her hasty decision turns desperate when she arrives to find her intended dead... moreA wanted woman. A haunted man. Can a fake marriage save them both, or will their secrets tear them apart?Della Hampton barely escaped her first marriage with her life. Desperate to outrun the wanted posters proclaiming her a murderess, she answers an advertisement for a mail-order bride in the isolated mining town of Kirwin, Wyoming. Her hasty decision turns desperate when she arrives to find her intended dead. Della is determined to do whatever it takes to remain in Kirwin and find a new name for herself—even if it means a fake marriage to the new foreman.Before Bastien Graham’s father will allow him to run the family mine in Montana, there is one final job he must tackle here in Wyoming: foreman. When his predecessor dies in a mining collapse, Bastien is promoted and ready to prove himself. Within days of stepping into the position, a mail-order bride is abandoned in town. Bastien, now assigned to take her down the mountain and into town, soon discovers the lady has other plans. But Bastien chose this lonely mountain for a reason and helping one woman doesn’t change the past. And for Della, a few months of kindness can’t replace a lifetime of hurt. Can they part ways when the winter is over? Or will their lies bind them tighter than they expected?A Winter’s Vow is first in the Aster Ridge Ranch series. It is a clean romance and can be read as a standalone or check out A Cowboy’s Vow to continue the series. less

A dutiful socialite. A focused cowboy. An impractical love.Ivete Graham has spent her her entire life doing what she is told. But when she learns her fiancė is a womanizer, she can’t bring herself to marry him, no matter how much his wealth and connections would benefit her family. After fleeing to her brother’s Montana ranch, she meets Thomas, her brother’s farm hand, and decides a dalliance of her own is exactly what she needs... moreA dutiful socialite. A focused cowboy. An impractical love.Ivete Graham has spent her her entire life doing what she is told. But when she learns her fiancė is a womanizer, she can’t bring herself to marry him, no matter how much his wealth and connections would benefit her family. After fleeing to her brother’s Montana ranch, she meets Thomas, her brother’s farm hand, and decides a dalliance of her own is exactly what she needs. Only, she can’t ignore the feelings he stirs or the way he holds his honor higher than any man she’s known.Thomas McMullin has spent eight years saving for a ranch of his own. But when a train robbery forces Ivete Graham into his arms, he’s not sure if he can let her go. No matter that she’s his employer’s little sister, or that she’s too rich for his blood. When his interest is reciprocated, he wonders if he’s merely a pawn in this rich girl’s game, or if her feelings are true.But there are no guarantees in the Wild West.Can Thomas and Ivete ignore who they’ve been to discover who they are? Or will reality rip them apart? A Cowboy’s Vow is second in the Aster Ridge Ranch series, after A Winter’s Vow. It is a Clean romance and can be read as a standalone. less

A troubled widow. A reckless bachelor. Can they come together before it’s too late?Responsible young widow Lydia has to put her grief aside to support her young family. But when no one will hire her, she realizes that the only road to security for her and her children is to ignore her broken heart and marry again... moreA troubled widow. A reckless bachelor. Can they come together before it’s too late?Responsible young widow Lydia has to put her grief aside to support her young family. But when no one will hire her, she realizes that the only road to security for her and her children is to ignore her broken heart and marry again.Charming and irresponsible Willem has finally discovered a business opportunity he’s passionate about, but in order to gain control of his inheritance, he must prove to his father he’s ready to take life seriously.Now Lydia, the widow who lives on the same property as his business venture, is looking for a husband. Can he convince both her and his father that his reckless days are behind him? Or will Lydia choose someone more established who can promise security for her and her children?A Widow's Vow is third in the Aster Ridge Ranch series, after A Cowboy's Vow. It is a clean romance and can be read as a standalone. less

She never dared to dream of a love of her own.He never dreamed marriage would be his most dangerous exploit.Eloise Morris always puts her family first, and she spends her days working hard to support them. Marriage has never been part of her plans, but when Eloise is suddenly faced with the prospect of losing their family farm she does the unthinkable and accepts an offer of marriage... from a man who is little more than an outlaw.By rights, Aaron Harder should have been dead by now... moreShe never dared to dream of a love of her own.He never dreamed marriage would be his most dangerous exploit.Eloise Morris always puts her family first, and she spends her days working hard to support them. Marriage has never been part of her plans, but when Eloise is suddenly faced with the prospect of losing their family farm she does the unthinkable and accepts an offer of marriage... from a man who is little more than an outlaw.By rights, Aaron Harder should have been dead by now. Long ago, he chose to live fast and die young. Against all odds, he's somehow still standing. But hiding out with money burning a hole in his pockets, waiting for the day a bounty hunter will come to take him to the gallows, is not living. When fate hands him a chance to do one good thing with his miserable life, he grasps it and offers himself to Eloise Morris as her husband in a marriage of convenience meant to save her family from ruin.Now if Aaron can only get Eloise to look him in the eye, this washed-up bandit might just be able to propose to the fresh-faced young woman with the beautiful innocent eyes who is much, much too good for a man like himself…A Bandit’s Vow is book four in the Aster Ridge Ranch series, after A Widow’s Vow. It is a clean romance and can be read as a standalone. less

Illegitimate. Ruined. Two harsh words that leave two lost souls in search of belonging...Christian Milnes can think of nothing besides meeting the four Graham siblings who share his blood. Ever since he learned of their existence he cannot pass a stranger without wondering if they could be his family.Meliora Williams is unwed with a baby on the way and no one to turn to except the dishonorable man who broke her heart... moreIllegitimate. Ruined. Two harsh words that leave two lost souls in search of belonging...Christian Milnes can think of nothing besides meeting the four Graham siblings who share his blood. Ever since he learned of their existence he cannot pass a stranger without wondering if they could be his family.Meliora Williams is unwed with a baby on the way and no one to turn to except the dishonorable man who broke her heart. Determined to find her own way in the world, she boards a train headed west to Montana.Arriving at Aster Ridge Ranch, Mel is immediately entranced by the sense of freedom and possibility she feels under the wide prairie skies... as well as by the handsome young horse doctor Christian Milnes, who she senses is searching for his own brighter future.Out on the western plains of Montana, anything can happen... As two hearts meet and entwine, a young man can find a family. And a young woman may find she is not so very broken after all. less

She can’t trust herself to fall in love again.He can’t ask a woman to join him in his pitiful existence.But will forced proximity and the spirit of Christmas be too powerful for their stubborn hearts?Grit and hard work are all Hugh Morris has even known. Marriage and children are indulgences he can’t afford. That is, until city-girl Edna Archer arrives at Aster Ridge Ranch and shakes Hugh’s resolve... moreShe can’t trust herself to fall in love again.He can’t ask a woman to join him in his pitiful existence.But will forced proximity and the spirit of Christmas be too powerful for their stubborn hearts?Grit and hard work are all Hugh Morris has even known. Marriage and children are indulgences he can’t afford. That is, until city-girl Edna Archer arrives at Aster Ridge Ranch and shakes Hugh’s resolve. When peril strikes, Hugh realizes the stakes are higher than he ever could have dreamed and vows he will risk everything to keep Edna safe.Edna isn’t afraid of hard work, she knows the true enemy is love. Away from Chicago and the heartbreak that still haunts her, Aster Ridge offers a new kind of life—one she's determined to live independently. Hugh Morris is an unwelcome temptation. But when the handsome, determined cowboy is tasked with delivering Edna home for Christmas, can she resist the pull to become more than friends?In the unforgiving Montana wilderness, where the winters are cold and the blizzards fierce, a Christmas catastrophe holds the promise of blazing, unforgettable love…A Christmas Vow is sixth in the Aster Ridge Ranch series, after A Secret Brother’s Vow. It is a clean romance and can be read as a standalone. less

Three years ago, he destroyed her family.He’s been wrestling with himself ever since.The war is over, but the battle has just begun.Fay Morris’ life has taught her one thing: marry rich. And her plan is about to work, until her family’s one enemy decides to play the hero.Three years ago, soldier Garrick Hampton made a mistake. He’s done running, but when he returns to Aster Ridge, nothing is as he expected. From the now grown Fay, to the unfamiliar feeling of home that makes his chest ache... moreThree years ago, he destroyed her family.He’s been wrestling with himself ever since.The war is over, but the battle has just begun.Fay Morris’ life has taught her one thing: marry rich. And her plan is about to work, until her family’s one enemy decides to play the hero.Three years ago, soldier Garrick Hampton made a mistake. He’s done running, but when he returns to Aster Ridge, nothing is as he expected. From the now grown Fay, to the unfamiliar feeling of home that makes his chest ache.When Fay’s brother goes missing in a winter storm, Garrick is glad to help, and hopes for a sliver of forgiveness from Fay’s family. But Fay is no damsel and she doesn’t need help from a greenhorn. When a stormy search for her brother means the lines between friends and enemies are blurred and a fake marriage is required to keep them alive, will they learn what it is each of them really needs? less