A Bride for Abel

A Proxy for JusticeA Historical Western RomanceA man wrongly accused. A woman with nowhere else to turn. Can a marriage by proxy save them both?Abel Roosevelt never expected a simple card game to cost him his freedom. Arrested in Pistol Ridge after defending himself in a deadly dispute, he faces an unthinkable ultimatum: marry the proxy bride who was meant for the man who died… or hang.Kate Eisenhour leaves everything behind for a new beginning in Montana Territory, believing marriage by proxy is her only path forward. With her uncle serving as sheriff in Pistol Ridge, she trusts she will be protected. What she doesn't expect is to arrive and discover her groom is a prisoner fighting for his life.As secrets begin to surface, Abel must convince Kate that not everything in Pistol Ridge is as it seems. With time running short and loyalties tested, they must decide whether trust can grow from desperation… and whether love can overcome suspicion and danger.A sweet historical Western romance filled with courage, redemption, and the promise of a new beginning. This story serves as a prequel to the Pistol Ridge series. Cyndi Raye writes mostly historical western romance except when she comes up with an idea for a contemporary romance, then she writes both. She loves the old West and the feel of small town togetherness, which is found in all of her series.Creating worlds where everyone is considered family, if not by blood, but from friendships, heartaches and sometimes mistakes made right again is what she loves to read. So, it was important to create such a world for her own readers to indulge in.Cyndi lives in Eastern PA and loves to travel and enjoy life with her hubby of 40+ years. She has 3 grown children and loves to spend time with her grands whenever possible.Don't forget to sign up for the mailing list to get a free copy of the exclusive short read: Miss Addie, the Beginning. The story behind the Brides of Wichita Falls. (This will not be sold, exclusive for reader's only).