The Scarred Rancher's Deaf Bride

A Historical Western Romance Novel

By: Madeline Thornton

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Sadie, daughter of Boulder Ridge’s beloved mayor, is more of a burden than kin to him, a sentiment that deepened by her near-deafness following her mother's death in childbirth. While also facing relentless judgment from the townsfolk, rumors of her alleged affair with the saloon owner's son start to spread. Prioritizing his reputation, the mayor forces Sadie into a marriage with a man with nefarious intentions, leading Sadie to finally take fate into her own hands. The time to escape her cruel future arrives and she flees as a mail-order bride to a rancher West.

Will she find her own path, or is she as helpless as everyone thinks she is?

Conrad Green, a honey rancher with a life full of hurt, refuses to sell his parent’s land. After losing his father, Conrad endured the devastating loss of his mother and sister in a tragic house fire, leaving him scarred both inside and out. After several years of living on his own, he decided that the best way to stave off his growing loneliness was to find a partner, even in the form of a correspondence bride.

Can his rugged heart find peace and most importantly, the unexpected hope of love?

When their lives fatefully intertwine, Sadie and Conrad discover a shared resilience born from lives lived on society's fringes. United by their scars and a common understanding of what it’s like to be an outcast, they find solace in each other's company, defying the odds stacked against them. As they forge a bond stronger than the judgments of society, the town’s prejudices along with their family’s dark schemes arise to tear them down once more. With stakes high and manipulative figures entering their path, can Sadie and Conrad rise above the whispers of doubt to find the love they both deserve? Or will the shadows of their pasts tear them apart before they can grasp the happiness within reach?

"The Scarred Rancher's Deaf Bride" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.