Captive Emerald Eyes: Western Historical Romance Novella (Captive Brides Book 2)

How on earth Jessica Rowell came to be picking lice out of this scrawny child’s hair was beyond her. Why, just a few months ago her life had been nothing but lavish parties, outings to the theatre and luncheons at the homes of some of the most distinguished families in Chicago. Now here she was in this godforsaken territory teaching school while her reckless brother gambled away the last of their savings. She has to do something, and fast.

Ryder McCain thinks that besides her stunning green eyes and curvy figure the stuck-up school teacher has very little going for her. Besides, he's lost too much and has too much more to lose to let himself love another woman. But when she turns up wearing gaudy clothes, ridiculous boots, a black eye and a wedding ring – well - something just doesn't add up.

He knew he had no prior claim on her. Fool that he was, nothing had been said that could make her think he was even interested in her. But something here was very, very wrong and he aimed to find out what it was, even if it meant risking everything.

Author's note: This book is a rollicking western adventure with a hero, a heroine and a mischievous child named 'Chicken.' It is by no means erotica, but it does contain mild cussing and love scenes and for this reason I would recommend it for the 18+ historical western romance novel readers.