Cowboys and Angels Series by George H. McVey

Hannah Coppersmith came to Creede in answer to an ad as a nurse to the local doctor only to find there was no doctor. She’d been tricked and locked up by a man who was taking women to work as calico queens at a saloon. Now freed, she helps as she can those hurt or sick in Creede and the surrounding areas as well as delivering babes as a midwife. Until an angel sends her to a dying Marshal Wheeler, the man she secretly has loved forever... moreHannah Coppersmith came to Creede in answer to an ad as a nurse to the local doctor only to find there was no doctor. She’d been tricked and locked up by a man who was taking women to work as calico queens at a saloon. Now freed, she helps as she can those hurt or sick in Creede and the surrounding areas as well as delivering babes as a midwife. Until an angel sends her to a dying Marshal Wheeler, the man she secretly has loved forever. Marshal Wheeler left New York to escape the loss of his one true love to another man. After working with the famous Marshal Nathan Ryder for several years, he’s taken a post in Topaz Colorado with the sole mission of finding out the truth about corrupt sheriff Ketchem and Archie Grady’s illegal activities. Shot in the back and left for dead, he’s found by Hannah Coppersmith who nurses him back to health. Leading to a must marry situation. When a new threat from their past could lead to her death, Henry has to decide if he wants this marriage to be real or if catching a killer is more important than Hannah’s life. Will Hannah’s cantankerous rooster, Bob, allow Henry close enough to prove his love? She’s healed his body, could she be key to healing his heart and soul too? less

Elizabeth (Beth) Barkley fled from New York and an arranged marriage. If she couldn’t marry for love she’d rather not marry at all. Now one year after arriving in Creede and ten months after escaping capture with the other women kidnapped by Dougal, Beth is ready for love but there seems to be no eligible men that attract her attention. That is until an Englishman races to her rescue when someone tries to snatch her again... moreElizabeth (Beth) Barkley fled from New York and an arranged marriage. If she couldn’t marry for love she’d rather not marry at all. Now one year after arriving in Creede and ten months after escaping capture with the other women kidnapped by Dougal, Beth is ready for love but there seems to be no eligible men that attract her attention. That is until an Englishman races to her rescue when someone tries to snatch her again. The only problem is when he introduces himself Beth realizes he’s the man her father had chosen for her. Has she been found? Can she find love with the man she ran to keep from marrying? Lord Bryon Cromwell came to Creede to open a Bank. He had no desire to find a wife the woman he fell in love with at first sight ran from their union and for him its her or no-one. Imagine his surprise when he finds her hiding in plain sight in Creede Colorado. Can he convince Beth that he is her one true love? Will they marry and live Happily Ever after or will evil men once again snatch his bride away? And what of the little girl that keeps telling him to marry Beth? All Byron knows is he’s Banking on Beth. less

Reverend Callum Bing never considered marriage while his sister lived with him. His life was full: caring for his congregation and taking care of Millie. But now that Millie’s married, he wonders if he could court a woman and have a family of his own. When a very unique messenger from God tells him that God has chosen a wife for him, Callum is shocked by God’s choice... moreReverend Callum Bing never considered marriage while his sister lived with him. His life was full: caring for his congregation and taking care of Millie. But now that Millie’s married, he wonders if he could court a woman and have a family of his own. When a very unique messenger from God tells him that God has chosen a wife for him, Callum is shocked by God’s choice. Celeste Devine has no desire to be Creede’s most well known soiled dove, but fifteen years ago all other choices were taken from her. These choices led her to Creede and the Nugget Saloon. When her guardian angel appears following Millie’s wedding and tells her that a groom will meet her at Hannah Wheeler’s the next day, she jumps on the chance at a new life and love. However, when her groom shows up she wonders if God really cares for her or hates her. Can Creede’s best-loved preacher and its most well known saloon girl really be a match made in heaven? Will Celeste and Callum find love or are they destined for a loveless marriage of convenience? Will Archie make them both pay for defying him? Finally, can two angels and a calico queen ever be able to see a love match by Persuading the Preacher? less

Nils Jorgenson has lived his entire life in Cottonwood, Iowa but after the recent death of first his wife and then his father he needs a fresh start. With his rambunctious four-year-old-daughter in hand, he answers a call for a furniture maker in Creede, Colorado. Having married once for duty he vows to only marry for love this time around, even if Nellie needs a mother... moreNils Jorgenson has lived his entire life in Cottonwood, Iowa but after the recent death of first his wife and then his father he needs a fresh start. With his rambunctious four-year-old-daughter in hand, he answers a call for a furniture maker in Creede, Colorado. Having married once for duty he vows to only marry for love this time around, even if Nellie needs a mother. On the day of their arrival in Creede, circumstances and Nellie’s invisible friend, Mina, lead Nils to saving the life of the lovely Norwegian Bridgette. But when Nellie declares that Bridgette will be her new mother, Nils becomes resistant. Bridgette Englestad has been living at Celeste’s House learning to read and write English since her recovery from captivity the night Archie Grady died. While she plans to make the most of this new opportunity she longs to be reunited with her parents. More than that she longs to meet the Viking Warrior that can claim her Nordic heart. Could Nils be that warrior? It seems like someone thinks so as his daughter declares Bridgette will be her new mother. But when another demands her hand a contest is struck. The prize: Bridgette herself. Can Nils truly be the warrior of her heart? Can Bridgette and Nils overcome impossible odds to win the contest and become husband and wife? Bridgette doesn’t know. All she knows for sure is she’s Sweet on the Swede. less

Aileen McRae took one look at the handsome man at her brother’s wedding and knows he is the man for her. Only one problem: her brother forbids the man from even talking to her. What’s a woman supposed to do to get courted by the man of her dreams? Break the rules, of course. Sterling McCormick is the most unlucky man in the game of love in all of Creede. Every woman he tries to court falls in love and marries- someone else... moreAileen McRae took one look at the handsome man at her brother’s wedding and knows he is the man for her. Only one problem: her brother forbids the man from even talking to her. What’s a woman supposed to do to get courted by the man of her dreams? Break the rules, of course. Sterling McCormick is the most unlucky man in the game of love in all of Creede. Every woman he tries to court falls in love and marries- someone else. So when he sees the most lovely red-haired grey-eyed woman at Edwin McRae and Millie’s wedding, he knows she is meant for him. If only Edwin would stop acting like an ogre and allow them to court. Can love overcome an over protective brother? Can Sterling make it through one picnic without losing the woman’s affections? How about Aileen? Will she finally become the bride after all these years of watching over her family? In Creede, anything is possible with a little angelic help. After all, someone has to be Adoring the Architect, don’t they? less

Adelle Cordovia has gone from the frying pan into the fire. Hiring a gambler to escort her in secret from Denver, where her parents expect her to marry a man thirty years older than her, she ends up owing the gambler seventy-five dollars she doesn’t have. Now she’s indebted to the man who plans to collect his due from her body... moreAdelle Cordovia has gone from the frying pan into the fire. Hiring a gambler to escort her in secret from Denver, where her parents expect her to marry a man thirty years older than her, she ends up owing the gambler seventy-five dollars she doesn’t have. Now she’s indebted to the man who plans to collect his due from her body. Can she find a hero in Creede to help her, or is she destined to a life of being a soiled dove? Gavin Knight is a bronc buster who has never met a horse he can’t break. In challenge to a bet, he comes to Creede to break an unbreakable horse. If he wins the bet he’ll be a thousand dollars richer with a quality horse and a new job. When he sees a young woman tied to a gambler, he can’t help but step in. He’ll wager all his earnings on a single hand of cards. If he wins, he will have to marry the woman to keep her safe. If he loses, all his hard work and dreams of his own spread will be gone. What’s a Cowboy Knight to do? Can Gavin and Adelle make a life together or are the odds too stacked against them? Can Adelle trust that a man who won her in a card game has her best interests at heart? Can Gavin prove to his wife that he truly wants to love and protect her? Just what will it take for both of them to realize he’s Winning His Wife? less