Addie

She built a town. He gave her his heart. Time may be the one thing neither can outrun.For decades, Adeline Brown has been the steady force behind Wichita Falls, shaping it into a respectable, law-abiding western town. Marriage was never part of her plan, not even to Max Jones, the man who has stood faithfully at her side through every triumph and trial. She believed he would always be there, just as he promised long ago.But when word spreads that a mail-order bride is expected to arrive in Wichita Falls, a bride Adeline never ordered, the ground beneath her carefully ordered world begins to shift. For the first time, Addie must face a truth she has long avoided and a choice she may no longer be able to postpone.Max Jones has loved Addie through absence, danger, and sacrifice. Even after seven years away to clear his past, his devotion never wavered. With the help of an entire frontier town and a plan born of patience and hope, Max is determined to finally claim the future he has waited a lifetime for.Will years of companionship lead to heartbreak, or will love finally claim its rightful place in Wichita Falls?A heartfelt Western historical romance filled with enduring love, small-town devotion, frontier life, and second chances. 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).