The Blizzard Brides Series by Laura Ashwood, Heather Blanton, Parker J. Cole

***UPDATED MANUSCRIPT*** For those who may have downloaded the previous version that ended with 13 chapters, the manuscript has been updated with the correct version that has 10 chapters. My apologies for the inconvenience!Outlaw Cain Blackwood is haunted by his sins. He lives his life among the dregs of society, losing his soul with each unlawful act he commits. Until his eyes captures the gaze of one of his victims during a stagecoach robbery... more***UPDATED MANUSCRIPT*** For those who may have downloaded the previous version that ended with 13 chapters, the manuscript has been updated with the correct version that has 10 chapters. My apologies for the inconvenience!Outlaw Cain Blackwood is haunted by his sins. He lives his life among the dregs of society, losing his soul with each unlawful act he commits. Until his eyes captures the gaze of one of his victims during a stagecoach robbery. Without thought of anything else, without even knowing why, he steals her away.Ottilie Banner takes one look into the dark, pain-filled eyes of the man who kidnaps her and knows he's a wounded spirit like herself. Though fierce, big, and filled with fury, she can tell he's searching for something to ease the heartache within him.When unforeseen circumstances force them to wed, Cain finds himself torn. Should he let the woman he kidnapped go? Or hold on to his bride of redemption? less

Welcome to Last Chance, Nebraska! When the freak blizzard of 1878 kills most of the men in a small Nebraska town, what does it mean for the surviving women and children?Realizing they need to find men of honor to help rebuild, the women place an advertisement in the Matrimonial Times.Choosing a husband is more difficult than they thought, when there is an overwhelming response to the ad... moreWelcome to Last Chance, Nebraska! When the freak blizzard of 1878 kills most of the men in a small Nebraska town, what does it mean for the surviving women and children?Realizing they need to find men of honor to help rebuild, the women place an advertisement in the Matrimonial Times.Choosing a husband is more difficult than they thought, when there is an overwhelming response to the ad.Will these Blizzard Brides find the second chance at love in a town called Last Chance?This story is loosely based on the Blizzard of 1873 and the Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888, where many men, women and children died in the unexpected storm. less

Altar Pennington isn't like most of the widows in Last Chance, Nebraska. After a blizzard takes her husband's life, she's neither mournful nor joyful at his death. Her biggest concern isn't how she's going to live now that she's a widow; but how is she going to raise a child on her own? When the preacher demands that all the widows remarry or leave town, she is forced to seek a husband to provide a father for her child... moreAltar Pennington isn't like most of the widows in Last Chance, Nebraska. After a blizzard takes her husband's life, she's neither mournful nor joyful at his death. Her biggest concern isn't how she's going to live now that she's a widow; but how is she going to raise a child on her own? When the preacher demands that all the widows remarry or leave town, she is forced to seek a husband to provide a father for her child.When former steel driver Wolfe Laingsburg receives Altar Pennington's letter, he accepts her proposal to meet in Last Chance and from there decide if they can form a life together. Arriving in town, he unwittingly sets a chain of events that lead to Altar and himself being found in a compromising position. With the preacher breathing down their necks to wed for the sake of propriety, Wolfe must make the decision if he can marry a woman he doesn't know much about.Altar and Wolfe are forced to trust each other...but is trust the only element needed to build a marriage upon, especially when a danger from her dead husband's past rears its head, threatening her life and the life of her child. Will trust be enough for Altar to depend on Wolfe to protect her family? Would it be enough for Wolfe to risk his life to save a woman he barely knows? less

What happens when an abused woman, a broken little boy and an ex-convict come together?Ruby Fulton has had a tough life, and it isn’t getting any easier after her husband dies. Suffering under his abuse for years, all Ruby wants is independence, peace and a new chance at life. She is barely scraping by herself, and now she’s responsible for one of Last Chance’s orphaned children. The last thing she wants to do is sign herself up for another husband who will make her life miserable... moreWhat happens when an abused woman, a broken little boy and an ex-convict come together?Ruby Fulton has had a tough life, and it isn’t getting any easier after her husband dies. Suffering under his abuse for years, all Ruby wants is independence, peace and a new chance at life. She is barely scraping by herself, and now she’s responsible for one of Last Chance’s orphaned children. The last thing she wants to do is sign herself up for another husband who will make her life miserable. But when the preacher insists that she marry again, what is a woman to do?Cullen Parker is determined to leave his past behind him and live an honest life. When he hears about Last Chance, Nebraska, he’s sure it is the perfect place to find work. He agrees to work on Ruby’s farm in exchange for room and board, but he definitely isn’t looking for a wife. It seems like the perfect arrangement, but the town pastor sees a scandal. He insists they get married if Cullen is going to stay. What happens when Cullen offers a marriage of convenience? When Cullen’s criminal past comes calling, the precarious balance of trust and convenience is threatened. Will they—or their marriage—survive?Could Last Chance hold the answers for both of them?A Groom for Ruby is a sweet and clean romance. It's part of the multi-author Blizzard Brides series, which can be read in order or as standalone books. less

It was just a harmless, little lie...Widow Bailey Bryson writes scholarly articles under the masculine-sounding name of Dr. Perseus Stone. When handsome reporter Collin Winchester comes to Last Chance, Nebraska seeking an interview with the good doctor, a whirlwind of lies and confusion tears through the town. No one knows what to believe, especially since the truth is mingling so well with the fiction.And Bailey is caught in the middle... moreIt was just a harmless, little lie...Widow Bailey Bryson writes scholarly articles under the masculine-sounding name of Dr. Perseus Stone. When handsome reporter Collin Winchester comes to Last Chance, Nebraska seeking an interview with the good doctor, a whirlwind of lies and confusion tears through the town. No one knows what to believe, especially since the truth is mingling so well with the fiction.And Bailey is caught in the middle. She knows the truth will set her free, but then she learns Collin has come to Last Chance to smear Dr. Stone’s reputation. A man who does not exist, yet one the town is now bent on protecting.How can she and Collin get at the truth—especially when their hearts are hiding secrets, too? less

A widow woman wanting to save her farm, an honorable man with the means to save it, the forbidden love that may save them both.Agatha Waters has embraced widowhood after she loses her husband of twenty years. She had a wonderful marriage and isn't greedy for more. When the pastor of Last Chance forces the women to send for new spouses, she does so reluctantly. While waiting for a reply, she discovers her farm is in trouble... moreA widow woman wanting to save her farm, an honorable man with the means to save it, the forbidden love that may save them both.Agatha Waters has embraced widowhood after she loses her husband of twenty years. She had a wonderful marriage and isn't greedy for more. When the pastor of Last Chance forces the women to send for new spouses, she does so reluctantly. While waiting for a reply, she discovers her farm is in trouble. A chance visit from a family friend gives her an answer to her problem in a most unique way.Lance Montcalm has loved Agatha for a long time, but never thought he would be able to express it. When the opportunity comes for him to help her, he proposes a risky plan -- she marries him for a short time to obtain the financial assistance needed to save her farm.Would their temporary marriage give Lance a chance for Agatha grow to love him? Or will it simply save the farm and break his heart? less