The Surveyor's Daughters Series by Vicki Hunt Budge

Nellie Gardner is ecstatic when her father hires dashing Evan Howell to help with a summer road survey. Some people say Evan will turn out like his father, a vagabond who disappears for months, and doesn’t support his family. Nellie will be the judge of that when she cooks for the survey crew in some of Idaho’s wild, untamed territory. Evan has wanted to marry his best friend for years, but he comes from the poorest family in town and Nellie’s family is one of the wealthiest... moreNellie Gardner is ecstatic when her father hires dashing Evan Howell to help with a summer road survey. Some people say Evan will turn out like his father, a vagabond who disappears for months, and doesn’t support his family. Nellie will be the judge of that when she cooks for the survey crew in some of Idaho’s wild, untamed territory. Evan has wanted to marry his best friend for years, but he comes from the poorest family in town and Nellie’s family is one of the wealthiest. Evan is determined to work hard for the survey crew. He will do almost anything to help provide for his mother and younger sisters, and he will do whatever it takes to win the hand of the lovely Nellie Gardner. Will the summer survey be enough time for Nellie to sort through her concerns about Evan? Will the most grueling job on the survey crew allow Evan to earn the respect of the girl he loves? Author's Promise: This is a clean and wholesome historical western romance with no cliffhangers. less

Ruby Gardner plays the organ with gusto, but only in the privacy of her own home with family around. When the handsome schoolteacher and fiddler moved to town, Ruby fell in love with him, and his music. Now, nearly two years later, the aloof fiddler still doesn’t know she exists. There’s only one thing that Nathan Banks loves more than teaching children, and that’s playing fiddle at the Saturday night dances, accompanied by Mr. Jones, the town organist... moreRuby Gardner plays the organ with gusto, but only in the privacy of her own home with family around. When the handsome schoolteacher and fiddler moved to town, Ruby fell in love with him, and his music. Now, nearly two years later, the aloof fiddler still doesn’t know she exists. There’s only one thing that Nathan Banks loves more than teaching children, and that’s playing fiddle at the Saturday night dances, accompanied by Mr. Jones, the town organist. But some tragedy or heartache in Nathan’s past torments him when he fiddles, and he’s gained a reputation as the stone-faced fiddler. One Saturday night, when the organist doesn’t show, Ruby volunteers to accompany Nathan at the dance. Will Ruby and her fast-paced music entice that stone-faced fiddler to smile and help him to love and laugh again? Ruby’s Rhapsody is a story of music, friendship, and the possibility of something far greater. Author's Promise: This is a sweet historical western romance with no cliffhangers. less

Belle Gardner leaves her family to care for a dear friend who is extremely ill. When her home remedies fail to produce a cure for Mrs. Stribling, Belle reluctantly seeks the help of George Jepson, a vilified physician’s apprentice who returned home to Clover Creek in disgrace. If George Jepson and the doctor who was training him hadn’t been drinking while caring for a patient back east, perhaps they could have saved the lady’s life... moreBelle Gardner leaves her family to care for a dear friend who is extremely ill. When her home remedies fail to produce a cure for Mrs. Stribling, Belle reluctantly seeks the help of George Jepson, a vilified physician’s apprentice who returned home to Clover Creek in disgrace. If George Jepson and the doctor who was training him hadn’t been drinking while caring for a patient back east, perhaps they could have saved the lady’s life. All George wants to do now is hide above his parent’s mercantile and fight the desire to drown his self-revulsion with alcohol. When Belle comes begging for help with Mrs. Stribling, though, George can’t turn her down. As Belle witnesses George’s compassion and tenderness for helping sick people, and the desire to change his life, she encourages him to seek better medical training. Will George believe in himself once again, have the steadfastness to improve his life, and win the heart of Belle? Daring to Dream is a story of love, loyalty, and redemption. less

When Cora Gardner reads about a wealthy doctor who’s attempting to drive an automobile from San Francisco to New York City via southern Idaho, she makes a fifty-cent bet that he’ll succeed. But there are only 150 miles of paved roads in the country, and none in Idaho, so her chances of winning are slim. Her enthusiasm for the cross-country road race excites all the young people in town who are fascinated with the idea of horseless carriages... moreWhen Cora Gardner reads about a wealthy doctor who’s attempting to drive an automobile from San Francisco to New York City via southern Idaho, she makes a fifty-cent bet that he’ll succeed. But there are only 150 miles of paved roads in the country, and none in Idaho, so her chances of winning are slim. Her enthusiasm for the cross-country road race excites all the young people in town who are fascinated with the idea of horseless carriages. All the young people, that is, except for that stubborn Gideon Lewis. Gideon Lewis learned to build wagons and wheels from his father, a master craftsman in his trade. He’s positive the automobile is simply a passing fancy for the wealthy, and that the doctor who’s attempting to drive across the country will bog down in Nevada’s sand like his predecessor. Gideon accepts Cora’s bet, however, and humors her in the attempt to win her hand. Will the biggest event of 1903 in southern Idaho enable Cora and Gideon to stop arguing about the future of the automobile? Is the beginning of a new era in America also the beginning of a new era for Cora and Gideon? Winds of Change is a fictional story based on an exciting true adventure. It’s a story of love and friendship and the ability to dream anew. Authors Promise: This is a clean and wholesome historical western romance with no cliffhangers. less

Zina Gardner should have been mortified by being alone throughout the night with a rugged-looking man she didn’t know. But after being thrown from her horse and injured, she’s intrigued by his tender care and kindness. If she could only remember her name and where she lives, her rescuer could go for help.John Tanner sails away from everyone he loves to begin a new life in America. His family’s shoemaking shop is being swallowed by factories, taking away his profession in England... moreZina Gardner should have been mortified by being alone throughout the night with a rugged-looking man she didn’t know. But after being thrown from her horse and injured, she’s intrigued by his tender care and kindness. If she could only remember her name and where she lives, her rescuer could go for help.John Tanner sails away from everyone he loves to begin a new life in America. His family’s shoemaking shop is being swallowed by factories, taking away his profession in England. But thanks to a generous uncle, a new opportunity awaits him in the American West. Besides, John dreams of a beautiful young woman in need of help. A beautiful young woman in America.John’s betrayal at sea nearly brings his hopes and dreams to an end, while Zina’s passionate nature puts her at risk for danger. Will one stormy night spent together allow love to flourish, or will it cause them to go their separate ways? And will working together to help others during a natural disaster help or hinder their budding romance?Love From Afar is a sweet historical romance set in the 1906 American West. All books in this series stand alone with no cliff hangers. less