Circle of Friends Series by Cathryn Chandler

Believing in DreamsMaggie’s through with being betrayed and deserted by men. Ian’s sure she’s perfect for him and is determined to win her. But as danger quietly moves closer, can he also keep her safe?Spirited and outspoken Maggie O’Hearn is deserted by her family and left to fend for herself in the young and rowdy town of San Francisco.She finds work in one of the grand houses springing up on a fashionable hill overlooking the sparkling bay. But the house residents have secrets... moreBelieving in DreamsMaggie’s through with being betrayed and deserted by men. Ian’s sure she’s perfect for him and is determined to win her. But as danger quietly moves closer, can he also keep her safe?Spirited and outspoken Maggie O’Hearn is deserted by her family and left to fend for herself in the young and rowdy town of San Francisco.She finds work in one of the grand houses springing up on a fashionable hill overlooking the sparkling bay. But the house residents have secrets. Secrets that can be fatal when Maggie becomes their target.Ian Dolan is following his dream and building a new life out west when Maggie walks into it. She’s perfect for him, but reluctant to give in to her heart. He soon becomes her protector, as well as her suitor, when a deadly menace moves steadily closer and Maggie doesn’t seem to know it. As her attraction for the tall, courageous man grows, even Maggie’s spunk and Ian’s strong arms may not be enough to keep her safe. Believing in Dreams is the first book in the Circle of Friends Series. It is a stand-alone novella of romance and suspense set in 1850 San Francisco. Come meet Maggie, Ian and all the unusual, bold and engaging people around them, who band together and form an unbreakable Circle of Friends.Readers Note: This novella does have some spice and heat. less

The bargain is struck—his name and protection for her medical skills to help his younger brother Dr. Abagail Metler’s life is full taking care of her patients and extended family. She isn’t looking for a husband. But life isn’t easy, or safe, for a female doctor in the young and rowdy, gold rush town of San Francisco. Marshal Cade McKenzie has his hands full raising his sick, younger brother and tracking down a gang of killers. He sure doesn’t have time for a wife... moreThe bargain is struck—his name and protection for her medical skills to help his younger brother Dr. Abagail Metler’s life is full taking care of her patients and extended family. She isn’t looking for a husband. But life isn’t easy, or safe, for a female doctor in the young and rowdy, gold rush town of San Francisco. Marshal Cade McKenzie has his hands full raising his sick, younger brother and tracking down a gang of killers. He sure doesn’t have time for a wife. But Abby and Cade need each other to solve a problem, and as hearts become involved and the gang of killers try to use a wife of convenience to lure the marshal into a trap, their bargain turns into a fight to save each other and a love that may have no chance to survive. less