High Sierra Series by G.L. Snodgrass

***A Sweet Western Romance*** It was the prettiest valley in the High Sierra. And it could be all his if he only married a woman he had never met. Jack Tanner had drifted from job to job. A natural loner, the last thing he ever expected was to end up married to a stranger and owning a beautiful valley. And now, just as he was beginning to put down roots for the first time in his life, someone wanted to take it all away from him. He’d die before he let that happen... more***A Sweet Western Romance*** It was the prettiest valley in the High Sierra. And it could be all his if he only married a woman he had never met. Jack Tanner had drifted from job to job. A natural loner, the last thing he ever expected was to end up married to a stranger and owning a beautiful valley. And now, just as he was beginning to put down roots for the first time in his life, someone wanted to take it all away from him. He’d die before he let that happen. Mail-order bride, Jenny O’Neil was coming west to marry Nathanial Parker only to find out he had been murdered. And here was this tall cowboy telling her that Nathanial had left his valley to them. But only if they married. A business arrangement, Mr. Tanner called it. Not a true marriage. But what choice did she have? Penniless, no home to go back to, alone in a different world. She had already committed herself to marry a stranger. Although, she had never imagined marrying a man like this. Tall, rough around the edges, with eyes that touched her soul. Someone has killed and would try to kill again to get their valley. Struggling together, the two of them will fight for what is theirs. All the while, growing closer. Both of them wanting more than a cold business arrangement. Both of them coming to want a true marriage. less

Rebecca Carson was used to the high society of Philadelphia. Not the rough land of the west. Nor the men it created. When she arrives at her brother's ranch. She discovers him missing and the ranch falling apart. Her only chance is to convince Dusty Rhodes to become her foreman. She needs him if she is going to fight the rustlers, the desert, and a greedy banker. Dusty Rhodes never understood high toned women. But Rebecca Carson, the sister of his boss is particularly difficult... moreRebecca Carson was used to the high society of Philadelphia. Not the rough land of the west. Nor the men it created. When she arrives at her brother's ranch. She discovers him missing and the ranch falling apart. Her only chance is to convince Dusty Rhodes to become her foreman. She needs him if she is going to fight the rustlers, the desert, and a greedy banker. Dusty Rhodes never understood high toned women. But Rebecca Carson, the sister of his boss is particularly difficult. Everything about her is disturbing. And now she needs him to help save her ranch. He had always been nothing more than a saddletramp, A wandering man with an itchy foot and an urge to see what was over the next mountain. But now he must assume responsibility for others. Do what needs to be done regardless of the consequences. less

Amelia Dunn is running from men who are determined to force her into a life any honest woman would be ashamed of. Her only hope is the big man who risked his own life to save her. But, had she jumped from the pan to the fire? The last thing Hank Richards needed was a meddlesome woman in his way. But when a woman screams, a man just naturally has to step in and help. He should have known better... moreAmelia Dunn is running from men who are determined to force her into a life any honest woman would be ashamed of. Her only hope is the big man who risked his own life to save her. But, had she jumped from the pan to the fire? The last thing Hank Richards needed was a meddlesome woman in his way. But when a woman screams, a man just naturally has to step in and help. He should have known better. Now he was saddled with a woman with too many questions and enough enemies to keep him busy for months. less