A Runaway Bride for the Widowed Rancher

A Historical Western Romance Novel

By: Ellen Knightley

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Maggie Carter longs for a love untainted by her father’s sins, but escaping the past is never easy. When a mail-order bride ad offers a chance at a new life in Texas, she dares to hope for a fresh start. Her new husband is rugged yet unexpectedly gentle, stirring dreams she thought long buried. But as secrets press heavily on her heart, a lingering fear takes hold—what if happiness is always just beyond her reach?

Luke Callahan buried his heart with his late wife, devoting himself to his ranch and daughter. His marriage to Maggie is meant to be practical, but her warmth stirs feelings he thought long gone. Just as hope takes root, a shadow from the past threatens to tear it all away…

When Maggie’s father blackmails her, she decides to walk away to protect the man and child she loves. Will Luke fight for the woman who has captured his heart and prove that love is worth any risk, or will Maggie succumb to her destiny ordered by her father?

Tropes: Mail-order Bride, Marriage of Convenience, Widower Hero

"A Runaway Bride for the Widowed Rancher" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.