Devereaux Series by Carolyn Davidson

Roan Deveraux could gentle any filly with a look and a touch – but Kate Cassidy presented a real challenge. With her coltish grace and mile-wide stubborn streak, she was more woman than most men could handle — and exactly what Roan needed. Men were impulsive, Katherine Cassidy swore, and Roan Deveraux only proved that when he'd up and asked Kate to marry him! It was a crazy idea — but no crazier than the sound of her heart singing "yes" in reply!

The way west for Rachel Sinclair led straight down the aisle and into the arms of a man she barely knew! But Cord McPherson had taken her and her brothers in when trouble struck along the trail. And Rachel believed in her heart that this marriage of convenience would grow into a bond more precious that gold. An instant family wasn't something Cord McPherson had planned on acquiring, but the sight of Rachel protecting her brothers told him she was plenty strong enough to be his bride... moreThe way west for Rachel Sinclair led straight down the aisle and into the arms of a man she barely knew! But Cord McPherson had taken her and her brothers in when trouble struck along the trail. And Rachel believed in her heart that this marriage of convenience would grow into a bond more precious that gold. An instant family wasn't something Cord McPherson had planned on acquiring, but the sight of Rachel protecting her brothers told him she was plenty strong enough to be his bride. And he was good and ready to make their promise to each other last a lifetime. less

On the run from a nightmarish life, Maggie had the power to stir feelings of forever in rancher Beau Jackson's soul. From the first moment, he knew he loved this sweet-spirited gamin, but would she ever feel anything more for him than gratitude? She must have died and gone to heaven, Maggie O'Neill swore, for Beau Jackson treated her with all the kindness and respect only a genuine lady deserved. But how was she to know if what she felt for him was love?

Shay Devereaux was alone, angry, and bereft of hope — until a deathbed plea sent him into the arms of Jenny Pennington, the one woman who could resurrect him, heart and soul! Though the war had scarred her in places deep and secret, Jenny had refused to let it break her. Then, suddenly, Shay Devereaux rode into her life and her womanhood awakened, for this heaven-sent man without a past had brought her a future — filled with unimaginable love!

SCAMS AND SCALAWAGS were all in a day's work for undercover government agent Gage Morgan. Songbird Lily Devereaux was not. No soiled dove, she was a lady in need of protection. But once vows were spoken, would he ever be able to let her go, as their marriage bargain allowedand her troubled heart might demand? SONGS AND SECRETS were Lily's shield against the world. A desperate act had brought her to dire straits aboard a Mississippi riverboat... moreSCAMS AND SCALAWAGS were all in a day's work for undercover government agent Gage Morgan. Songbird Lily Devereaux was not. No soiled dove, she was a lady in need of protection. But once vows were spoken, would he ever be able to let her go, as their marriage bargain allowedand her troubled heart might demand? SONGS AND SECRETS were Lily's shield against the world. A desperate act had brought her to dire straits aboard a Mississippi riverboat. Now singing for her supper was the least of her problems, for gambler Gage Morgan tempted her with an unusual way out. But could she wed him and bed him without the promise of love? less

Civil War veteran and widower Jake McPherson vows to find a new mother for his son. Schoolteacher Alicia Merriwether seems the ideal solution. Although their marriage is to be one of convenience, something begins to grow between Jake and Alicia with each passing day. Original.