Cross Family Saga Series by Jodi Basye

A soiled dove at rock bottom. A mountain man broken and lonely. Can an unexpected encounter be their second chance at love?Jo Bradford never thought she’d end up a fallen woman in a mining-town brothel.But after running away from a family who loves her and falling into the clutches of a sinister outlaw, Jo found herself left with a devastating choice. Starvation or prostitution... moreA soiled dove at rock bottom. A mountain man broken and lonely. Can an unexpected encounter be their second chance at love?Jo Bradford never thought she’d end up a fallen woman in a mining-town brothel.But after running away from a family who loves her and falling into the clutches of a sinister outlaw, Jo found herself left with a devastating choice. Starvation or prostitution. After a brutal attack in the brothel leaves her with an ugly scar, she’s cast out of the Parlor House, her only sanctuary from the outlaws she escaped from.Gideon Cross blames himself for his pa’s disappearance.When he decided to search for his father, he left Jo behind with hopes of returning for her. Instead, news arrived that she was missing, and Gideon was left broken-hearted. After years of grieving, he is finally ready to move on and start the family he’s always wanted, even if it isn’t with Jo.When a twist of fate brings Jo and Gideon face to face again, can the grace of God mend their broken pieces and lead them to reclaim love, or will their past failures be too much to overcome?This gripping saga, full of heart-pounding adventure, will take you on an emotional journey of love and redemption in the majestic Rocky Mountains. less

An outlaw looking for a fresh start. A rancher’s daughter with something to hide. When opposites attract, will sparks fly or will their differences drive them apart?Matthias Noble can never make up for all the crimes he’s done.But after finding freedom from the outlaw gang he’d been entangled with, all he wants is an honest job where he can keep his head down. When trouble seems to follow him at every turn, he fears he may never untangle himself from the bondage of his past holding him back... moreAn outlaw looking for a fresh start. A rancher’s daughter with something to hide. When opposites attract, will sparks fly or will their differences drive them apart?Matthias Noble can never make up for all the crimes he’s done.But after finding freedom from the outlaw gang he’d been entangled with, all he wants is an honest job where he can keep his head down. When trouble seems to follow him at every turn, he fears he may never untangle himself from the bondage of his past holding him back.Elaine Bradford can never tell a soul her secret.Advancing her social standing will offer her the pristine order she needs and a way to keep that secret hidden. When scandal threatens her reputation, she’s banished to live in the Colorado wilderness with her wayward sister, endangering exposure of all she conceals.When Mathias and Elaine become unlikely allies in a bitter war over grazing territory, they must learn to trust one another. Can they put aside their misgivings and bring their enemy to justice? Or will the darkness of doubt nipping at their heels drag them down once and for all?This gripping saga, full of heart-pounding adventure, will take you on an emotional journey of love and redemption in the majestic Rocky Mountains. less