Texas, 1874. Long ago, Scout Proffitt gave up on ever being a man of honor like his Civil War hero brother Clayton. But when Scout steps foot on the rundown remnants of the Circle C ranch, he wonders if maybe–just maybe–the Lord has something different intended for him. Rosemarie has lived most of her life doubting her worth and shouldering the blame for her brother’s death. But when a stranger … stranger rides onto her ranch, claiming he owns it, she suddenly is given a choice: either keep looking at the dark side of life . . . or dare to dream.
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I fell for Scout from the start of this series and for him to get what he got in the end was PERFECT!!! Loved this book and the whole series was AMAZING!!!!
Rosemarie Cousins has spent the better part of her life being ignored by her family unless they need something from her. They have held her responsible for the death of her younger brother several years ago. Her father has just died a couple of hours ago, and there is a strange man dressed in all black, claiming he owns their broken-down ranch. He claims he won the deed in a poker game about a month ago. Her mother verifies her father’s signature on the deed and begins to clear the house of any items of value, leaving Rosemarie next to nothing. She has been told by her mother and older sister that she is not welcome to come and life with her sister. Only her mother will be given that option. Rose is left to fend for herself. Maybe the new owner needs a housekeeper or a cook? If she doesn’t manage to get him to hire her, she will have no where to live and no means to survive.
Scout Proffitt is tired of being a hired gun. He has a reputation as a mean as a snake killer for hire. He just wants to be left alone now. However, the little piece of his heart that is left can’t bring himself to tell Rose to leave. The local preacher stops by and won’t let them continue to live in sin, even though Scout is sleeping in the barn and Rose in the house. He doesn’t want a wife. Rose isn’t really sure she wants to be married to a killer. Scout has been sure his soul is lost, but with Rose in his life he begins to remember the faith he had as a boy. He misses his big brother and sister but isn’t sure if he’s ready to see them yet. A few members of his old gang arrive and tell Scout of an opportunity that could change his life. Will he truly be given a second chance or is this some trick to capture the well well-known killer?
This was a wonderful love story between two people, as well as between God and his everlasting love for his children. Both Rose and Scout felt unloved and unwanted unless someone needed something from them. Over time, they learn that when God is in the mix, love can happen in the least likely circumstances and that God gives his children second chances and third chances and fourth chances, etc. This series was a joy to read. So, order your copy of the series today for a marvelous trip to the West in the mid-1870s for romance, faith journeys and much more!
I loved this book and the others in the series. Very engaging, realistic, hard to put down
Wonderful story! Loved it