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The Lady and the Robber Baron

(2023)
(The second book in the Lady series)
A Novella by

 
 
Tropes: Wild West Setting. Greed and Corruption. Mail-Order Bride Trope. Unexpected Alliances. Ranch in Trouble. Journey for Justice. Clash of Good and Evil. Search for Happiness. Hidden Agendas.

In the heart of the Wild West, where treachery and deceit lurk behind every tumbleweed, Lady and the Robber Baron -story folds a gripping narrative of love, deception, and a desperate quest for justice.
Meet Clay Miller and Herman Folkrich, two cunning businessmen whose insatiable greed knows no bounds. They're masters of a nefarious game, stealing not only from unsuspecting landowners but also from the formidable oil baron, J.R. Rockwell. most sinister enterprise is his mail-order bride racket, ensnaring innocent Eastern women to toil under the iron fist of Mrs. Smith in Fort Worth.
Enter Marjorie Sennehan, the latest victim of Clay's malicious scheme. She hopes for a loving husband and instead will face a harsh reality when she figures out what kind of a man Clay Miller really is. Her journey to Fort Worth takes an unexpected turn when she encounters the enigmatic J.R. Rockwell on a train bound for the same fateful destination. Together, they'll confront the shadows of deceit.
The unexpected meeting between Marjorie Sennehan and J.R. Rockwell on a train is a classic example of two seemingly disparate characters forming an alliance against a common enemy.
Meanwhile, Susan and John Stanton, proud ranch owners, find their livelihoods imperiled by Clay Miller's intricate web of deceit. Susan and John Stanton and their ranch were first introduced in Lady and the Stubborn Rancher -book, the first book of the series.
Desperate to salvage their future, John joins forces with Susan's father, the steadfast Walther Walton, embarking on a perilous journey to Fort Worth to confront Miller and his cunning associate. Also, the alliance is formed between J.R., Stanton, and Walton.
The Lady and the Robber Baron is a mesmerizing saga of new business, love, and deceit, where the clash of wills between good and evil will determine the fate of so many people Will justice prevail, or will the shadows of greed and deceit shroud Fort Worth forever? Will Marjorie Sennehan, J.R., John, and Susan Stanton find their happiness in the end? Read and find out!



Genre: Historical Romance

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