The Abandoned Bride
(2024)(The second book in the Smoky Mountain Sweethearts series)
A novel by Karen Kirst
A Shocking Christmas Reunion
Spanish immigrant Rafe Romero never should’ve married the mayor’s daughter. Their relationship robbed Daria of her social standing, lifestyle and library position. His quest to prove himself worthy leads to a series of bad decisions and a cruel betrayal. Before he leaves America—and the one woman he’s ever loved—he must see her one more time. Back in Maple Grove, Rafe is shocked to learn he has a daughter.
Is it too late for a second chance?
Daria Romero is handed a Christmas miracle…her beloved husband is alive! Her joy is short-lived, however. Rafe chose to stay away because of his failures and pride. While she’s happy Esme will finally know her father, Daria can’t ignore the suffering Rafe’s choices caused her.
Can she trust him not to abandon her again?
Genre: Romance
Spanish immigrant Rafe Romero never should’ve married the mayor’s daughter. Their relationship robbed Daria of her social standing, lifestyle and library position. His quest to prove himself worthy leads to a series of bad decisions and a cruel betrayal. Before he leaves America—and the one woman he’s ever loved—he must see her one more time. Back in Maple Grove, Rafe is shocked to learn he has a daughter.
Is it too late for a second chance?
Daria Romero is handed a Christmas miracle…her beloved husband is alive! Her joy is short-lived, however. Rafe chose to stay away because of his failures and pride. While she’s happy Esme will finally know her father, Daria can’t ignore the suffering Rafe’s choices caused her.
Can she trust him not to abandon her again?
Genre: Romance
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