An Aching Heart in Hiding
(2023)(A book in the Hearts of the Wild West series)
A novel by Elaine Shields
Esmeralda Delgado's heart longs for adventure and the promise of a life beyond the dusty plains of her small town. However, when ruthless cattle rustlers threaten her family's ranching business, her dreams are put on hold. That is until a wounded stranger appears claiming he can help her catch the thieves. Esmeralda cannot help but feel drawn to this enigmatic man, yet danger lurks around every corner, leading her to doubt whether he is who he claims to be.
Will Esmeralda be able to trust him to save her family's ranch?
Matthew Broadmoor is a bounty hunter with a knack for finding trouble. After a string of bad luck and a gunshot wound, he seeks refuge in Esmeralda's barn. As he begins to heal and grow closer to Esmeralda though, he finds himself opening up to her in ways he never thought possible. The more he struggles to save her family's livelihood, he realizes that he would do anything to keep her safe. However, Matthew's troubled past threatens to raise its ugly head as their relationship blossoms.
Can he convince Esmeralda that he's worthy of her love?
As their pursuit leads them deeper into the heart of danger, Esmeralda and Matthew must confront their own demons and the powerful attraction that's growing between them. When betrayal strikes from an unexpected source though, they're forced to question everything they thought they knew about each other. Can they find the strength to forgive and forget, or will the secrets of the past tear them apart forever?
"An Aching Heart in Hiding" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Western
Will Esmeralda be able to trust him to save her family's ranch?
Matthew Broadmoor is a bounty hunter with a knack for finding trouble. After a string of bad luck and a gunshot wound, he seeks refuge in Esmeralda's barn. As he begins to heal and grow closer to Esmeralda though, he finds himself opening up to her in ways he never thought possible. The more he struggles to save her family's livelihood, he realizes that he would do anything to keep her safe. However, Matthew's troubled past threatens to raise its ugly head as their relationship blossoms.
Can he convince Esmeralda that he's worthy of her love?
As their pursuit leads them deeper into the heart of danger, Esmeralda and Matthew must confront their own demons and the powerful attraction that's growing between them. When betrayal strikes from an unexpected source though, they're forced to question everything they thought they knew about each other. Can they find the strength to forgive and forget, or will the secrets of the past tear them apart forever?
"An Aching Heart in Hiding" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Western
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