In 1872, life can change as unexpectedly as the prairie winds.
All her life, Livvie McLain has dreamed of the kind of love she read about in her grandparents’ letters written to each other while courting. Nevertheless, she believes her mother's prophecy—she wasn't born with that kind of fortune. When she falls for the ruggedly handsome and witty cowboy, Justus Bennett, Livvie finds herself in a dreadful predicament. She believes he must be too good to be true and she is unworthy.
Justus has spent the past six years consumed in the affairs of his inherited family ranch; the same ranch he once ran away from, vowing he would never return. Now, he's ready for a love to share his home and livelihood with, but his prospects of finding her are slim to none. When Olivia Palmer, a.k.a. Livvie McLain, tumbles into his life, he knows he's found the one with whom he wants to spend his life.
However, Livvie’s own web of secrets, including the man Livvie dared to escape, is threatening to destroy their chance at a future together.
Content warnings: open door sex scenes, domestic violence, sexual assault, abortion, miscarriage, death
Historical Western Romance author Amanda Speights weaves spicy tales of resilient women and bold adventures from her home at the foot of America's Mountain, where she lives with her husband and daughter. Though her grown son, daughter-in-law, and three sweet-and-sour grandsons live 1,300 miles away, they are always close in her heart. Her passion for storytelling shines through her work, celebrating the Old West's timeless spirit. Amanda invites her readers to saddle up and journey through love stories that are as enduring as the Rocky Mountains themselves.
Her debut novel, Love's Arrival, is the first book in the Laurel Springs series, set in the Colorado Territory during the late 1800s. Amanda loves engaging with her readers and offers a newsletter, which can be found at www.AmandaSpeights.com, to keep fans informed about her latest releases and book news. Followers can also connect with her on Instagram at @AmandaJSpeights.
Amanda divides her time between writing historical romance and reading everything from spicy romance to stories featuring formidable women. She is also a secular homeschool mom.