Lantern of Charity

Becoming a widow is the best thing that has ever happened to Charity Chance. Her loveless marriage was a disaster and she intends to avoid the trappings of matrimony for good. She can run the successful cattle ranch without any man's help. But when the town mayor asks her to open her bunkhouse to competitors who could become potential grooms for the many widows and single women of Lantern, Texas, she reluctantly agrees.

Bounty hunter Hezekiah Brunston comes to Lantern in search of murderous Yankee rebels causing terror throughout the war-torn South. When he encounters the beautiful but cold Charity Chance, his hunt is stifled by his heart. For him it's love at first sight. Bunking on the Second Chance Ranch is the easy part, trying to woo a woman who wants nothing to do with any man is the hardest hunt of his life. How can he overcome the shadows of a cruel dead husband.

Charity is conflicted by his startling green eyes, regardless of how many times he declares he will be true, she can't be tempted by his rugged good looks. Hezakiah is frustrated by her unyielding distrust. Even with a few stolen kisses and whispers of happiness, she remains cold. Can he help her find the courage to reignite her lantern of Charity?


Genre: Romance