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A Matter of Love and Virtue

(2020)
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Clementine Fox was living a happy life in New York but after her mother's death, her father decided to take a mayoral job and move to New Mexico. Since Clementine has no interest in getting married in New York, her only option is to follow her father. A few minutes before her arrival, her stagecoach is robbed by an outlaw gang, leaving her terribly distressed and disappointed. Things take an interesting turn, though, when she meets sheriff Logan Channing, a charming man that grabs her attention immediately. Will she find a way to approach him and come to terms with his wounded past?

Logan is a lonely man who was abandoned by his father and was forced to take on a job as a cowboy at a very young age. Eager to escape his previous life, he worked as a deputy for a few years. After the former sheriff retired, the town voted Logan in for heroically protecting the citizens. To his misfortune, his fiance broke off their engagement and left him for a wealthier man. Devastated by her betrayal, he hasn't been able to find love ever since.That changes when he meets Clementine and what begins as a simple acquaintance soon blossoms into a powerful bond. However, Logan will find himself drawn into a painful battle of lies after a shocking discovery about his past. Will he manage to keep his dangerous secret from her? And if the truth emerges, will her heart be shattered?

When Clementine's life is put in danger in a horrifying incident, Logan acknowledges the deep emotions they share and promises to protect her. Will the misunderstandings hold them back from getting closer? Will they have a chance to bring their vulnerable hearts together?

"A Matter of Love and Virtue" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.


Genre: Western

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