The Sweet Cheyenne Quartet Series by Caroline Lee

Circumstances dictate that Serena Selkirk must choose between two very different men for a husband: her coarsely handsome rancher neighbor, and a sophisticated and urbane Cheyenne schoolteacher. Cam MacLeod and Sebastian Carderock embody opposing aspects of success in Wyoming, but both types of men are necessary for the Territory to become a state. And while Wyoming’s future hangs in the balance, so does Serena’s... moreCircumstances dictate that Serena Selkirk must choose between two very different men for a husband: her coarsely handsome rancher neighbor, and a sophisticated and urbane Cheyenne schoolteacher. Cam MacLeod and Sebastian Carderock embody opposing aspects of success in Wyoming, but both types of men are necessary for the Territory to become a state. And while Wyoming’s future hangs in the balance, so does Serena’s. She’ll have to decide between pragmatism and her dreams, but only one man will be able to make her truly happy. It will take a Fourth of July showdown for Serena to realize what her heart—and her future—really desires. less

When Cam MacLeod is attacked by a half-starved exotic beauty defending her son on the high Wyoming plains, he's understandably intrigued. And the more he learns about Tess, the more he begins to hope that he's found his chance at a ready-made family. He even manages to talk her into marrying him. As the weeks turn to months, and he realizes how well they fit together, he knows that he’s secured his Happily Ever After… Except for one small detail: Tess refuses to give him her love... moreWhen Cam MacLeod is attacked by a half-starved exotic beauty defending her son on the high Wyoming plains, he's understandably intrigued. And the more he learns about Tess, the more he begins to hope that he's found his chance at a ready-made family. He even manages to talk her into marrying him. As the weeks turn to months, and he realizes how well they fit together, he knows that he’s secured his Happily Ever After… Except for one small detail: Tess refuses to give him her love. If he can convince her that they were made for each other before the end of November, he'll have a reason to be truly thankful. less

Christmas 1883, Wyoming Territory: Since being made a full partner in his brother's ranch, Nate Barker has grown into a savvy businessman, despite the savage taint of his Indian blood. But that success hasn’t eased the emptiness he’s felt since his best friend and childhood sweetheart Wendy left him to follow her dreams of becoming an author. It’s been almost four years since he last saw her, and he hasn’t been able to move on with his life. Now he’s determined to follow Wendy to St... moreChristmas 1883, Wyoming Territory: Since being made a full partner in his brother's ranch, Nate Barker has grown into a savvy businessman, despite the savage taint of his Indian blood. But that success hasn’t eased the emptiness he’s felt since his best friend and childhood sweetheart Wendy left him to follow her dreams of becoming an author. It’s been almost four years since he last saw her, and he hasn’t been able to move on with his life. Now he’s determined to follow Wendy to St. Louis, and figure out if she ever loved him the way he loved—and still loves—her. Wendy Murray thinks she knows all about True Love; after all, she is a successful romance novelist. But life in the big city is more complicated than she expected, and now she has a terrible secret… A secret that’s kept her from going home to Nate. But when he shows up on her doorstep only a few days before Christmas, she knows that she can’t hide any longer. She might know all there is to know about writing romances, but Nate is determined to teach Wendy that “Happily Ever After” isn’t just a phrase out of one of her books. Things can never go back to the way they were… but with a little magic of the Christmas season, maybe they can be even better. less

Small-town girl Annie Murray is excited about the adventure of a grand coming-out season in New York City over the holidays, but it doesn’t take long to realize that the offer isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Annie is deaf, and has spent years changing herself—how she communicates—to fit in with “proper” society... moreSmall-town girl Annie Murray is excited about the adventure of a grand coming-out season in New York City over the holidays, but it doesn’t take long to realize that the offer isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Annie is deaf, and has spent years changing herself—how she communicates—to fit in with “proper” society. She’s even learned to speak, for goodness’ sake! But the only thing these people seem to care about is how different she sounds, and it’s darned galling to know that she is still not acceptable. In fact, the only person in New York who tries to make her feel comfortable at all is Dr. Reginald Carderock. Reggie knows what it’s like to feel like you don’t belong someplace. He was born and raised among the Fifth Avenue elite, but is only barely tolerated these days. His friends and family don’t understand how he can spend all of his time treating the city’s poor at his clinic, or what he could possibly see in his brother’s little deaf student. But the more time he spends in Annie’s company, the more intrigued he is by her strength, determination, and compassion. Just when the two of them figure they’ve reached an understanding, they get the worst possible news from Annie’s family in Cheyenne. Now they’re stuck together in a mad dash across the country, dreading what they’ll find at the end. It’s a crummy way to spend Christmas Eve, and Reggie knows that he might lose her forever when they reach their destination. He’ll need to figure out a way to show her that he can see her for who she truly is. Which is good, because all she wants for Christmas is for him to hear the words she’s not saying. ******************************** Heat Level: 1.5 out of 5 (sweet) Book 6 in the Sweet Cheyenne Quartet. less