Temporary Bride is the first in my new series: Dakota Brides.

They’ve come to Dakota Territory seeking a new life, freedom from their past and a change from the lives they’ve known. But is their future going to be more of a challenge than they dreamed? And is the man who tries to help each of them going to thwart their plans or help them achieve their goals?
Lena Stevens has lived through more than her share of troubles. After losing her mother and father when she was young, she learned that every kindness came with obligation. Now a widow with a small child, Lena has lost the one thing she had left: her house. She has no desire to be a burden on her neighbor, even if the man was foolish enough to promise her late husband to watch out for her. But when propriety demands a marriage, Lena makes Anker vow to annul the marriage come spring.
Anker has longed for a wife–but not like this. A forced marriage. A pretend marriage. He will do what he must to protect Lena and Charlie throughout the winter.  But as days stretch into months, his admiration for the spirited young woman begins to turn to something else. Something more…
Anker and Lena both had their reasons for wanting a temporary marriage. But when spring arrives, will they regret their vow to end the union?
Here is a comment from one of my early readers: I LOVED this story! Every dialog, every feeling was realistic and natural. The romance blossomed so naturally and just as it should have. The message of trusting God no matter the circumstances came through loud and clear. Who wouldn’t fall in love with Anker, Lena and Charlie???
This book is now up for pre-order at a dollar off normal price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Z9RCHJ