Rescued by a Rugged Heart
(2024)(A book in the Hearts of the Untamed West series)
A novel by Leslie Hales
Samantha Barnaby has lived a life marked by loss, ever since her father abandoned his medical practice after the tragic deaths of his wife and son. Struggling to survive, Samantha buried her own dreams of adventure. But when a crushing blow comes in the form of a recalled loan, it seems they’re destined to lose everything. Just as hope fades, a stranger from her father’s past appears at their doorstep with an offer they can’t afford to refuse. The only problem? The man is a notorious outlaw.
Can Samantha place her trust in a man with a dangerous past, even though he stirs something deep within her?
Luke arrives in Rascal Flatts seeking the man who saved his father’s life nearly twenty years ago. Finding both father and daughter on the brink of ruin, he’s ready to help, even before he meets the captivating Samantha. Saving the day was his only goal; winning over the lady's heart was never in the deal. He’s achingly aware that Samantha has no place in the life he leads, yet his heart insists otherwise.
Can Luke accept that Samantha might be the one to rescue him from his old life?
Luke’s plan starts to unfold, and Samantha’s faith and resilience are tested like never before. With danger and deceit lurking at every turn, they both find themselves relying on little more than instinct and their unspoken dreams. As the stakes continue to rise, the undeniable flame between them burns ever hotter. But with the law closing in and a ruthless enemy threatening everything they hold dear, Samantha’s future hangs by a thread. Together, they must take a leap of faith, or risk losing everything.
"Rescued by a Rugged Heart" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Tropes: Forbidden love, Forced Proximity, Opposites attract
Genre: Romance
Can Samantha place her trust in a man with a dangerous past, even though he stirs something deep within her?
Luke arrives in Rascal Flatts seeking the man who saved his father’s life nearly twenty years ago. Finding both father and daughter on the brink of ruin, he’s ready to help, even before he meets the captivating Samantha. Saving the day was his only goal; winning over the lady's heart was never in the deal. He’s achingly aware that Samantha has no place in the life he leads, yet his heart insists otherwise.
Can Luke accept that Samantha might be the one to rescue him from his old life?
Luke’s plan starts to unfold, and Samantha’s faith and resilience are tested like never before. With danger and deceit lurking at every turn, they both find themselves relying on little more than instinct and their unspoken dreams. As the stakes continue to rise, the undeniable flame between them burns ever hotter. But with the law closing in and a ruthless enemy threatening everything they hold dear, Samantha’s future hangs by a thread. Together, they must take a leap of faith, or risk losing everything.
"Rescued by a Rugged Heart" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Tropes: Forbidden love, Forced Proximity, Opposites attract
Genre: Romance
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