A desperate heiress on the run. A cautious banker with a heart for second chances. Can love and trust bloom amid danger and secrets in Texas?

Elliana Barrington must escape Evansville before her scheming cousin discovers the terms of their grandmother's will. Sent to marry a man in Texas who can protect her, Elliana hopes for a fresh start far from the threats and greed of her past. But her grandmother's will is clear?if Elliana shares her inheritance with her cousin, both will lose everything to charity. Determined to do what's right, Elliana agrees to a marriage contract with a stranger, hoping safety and happiness await her in Harrigan Springs.

Keith Martin has rebuilt his life as the respected banker of Harrigan Springs, Texas. When he receives a letter from a young woman's attorney?complete with a marriage contract?he's intrigued and a bit wary. Expecting a shy and sheltered bride, Keith is surprised by Elliana's strength and resilience. Together, they face threats from her relentless cousin and the challenges of raising three adopted orphans.

As danger mounts, Elliana and Keith must protect their new family and learn to trust each other. Can they overcome the shadows of the past and build a lifetime of love?

Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, mail order bride romance, Texas frontier romance, marriage of convenience stories, strong heroine romance, found family romance, and romantic suspense westerns.