Munro's Winter Watch
(2026)(A book in the Outpost Collection: Winter Watch series)
A novel by Linda Carroll-Bradd
Baker Josette Pomeroy is tired of working to support herself and fending off advances from the owner of the Spirits and Cards Saloon. Just because they are both French does not make them a good match. A man living off other people’s misfortunes is not one she could ever love. An idle statement in a letter from ex-coworker Blasa prompts Josette to write to a man serving as a logging camp fire lookout on a Colorado mountain top. His thoughtful response intrigues, and she writes again, hinting at her need to leave Kansas.
Fire Lookout Munro Lachlan responded to the employment ad because of the geographic isolation, thinking he’d heal from the shattering realization he’d defended a guilty client. He didn’t realize how lonely he was in his solitary job until an unsolicited letter arrives at Hallbjorn logging camp. From her effusive style, Josette must be an outgoing person, and corresponding seems like a good distraction. Until he learns of her situation of unwanted pursuit and offers his assistance…and his name. The moment the letter is put into the post, he has doubts—what can a solitary man offer someone with such a lively spirit? Will she take one look at his situation and leave?
This is a closed-door historical romance with loner tamed, grumpy/sunshine, and marriage of convenience tropes
Genre: Inspirational
Fire Lookout Munro Lachlan responded to the employment ad because of the geographic isolation, thinking he’d heal from the shattering realization he’d defended a guilty client. He didn’t realize how lonely he was in his solitary job until an unsolicited letter arrives at Hallbjorn logging camp. From her effusive style, Josette must be an outgoing person, and corresponding seems like a good distraction. Until he learns of her situation of unwanted pursuit and offers his assistance…and his name. The moment the letter is put into the post, he has doubts—what can a solitary man offer someone with such a lively spirit? Will she take one look at his situation and leave?
This is a closed-door historical romance with loner tamed, grumpy/sunshine, and marriage of convenience tropes
Genre: Inspirational