When Emily's father passes away, she loses the ground beneath her feet. Destitute and alone, she decides to become in hopes that she will find . But when she reaches Texas, an unpleasant surprise is waiting for her. , a man she has not even met yet, will have her best interests at heart and come to her rescue? After getting hurt by love, Howard . He only wants a to provide a mother figure to his little siblings. When he goes to pick up Emily from the station, he discovers for young women but manages to rescue her. and offer her the love she deserves when they are opposites in every sense of the word? Emily's beauty and easy manner unsettle taciturn, nervous Howard. Will their bond stand the test of time and the challenges that wait for them at Howard's ranch? ☆☆☆☆☆ is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance book with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.