Wagon Train Romance

A devastating betrayal leaves Donna Grace alone, unmarried, and expecting a child. Desperate to escape St. Louis and return to the familiarity of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Donna believes the Santa Fe Trail is her only path home. But when the wagon master refuses to allow a single woman to drive a wagon without a male escort, she is forced to face the one thing she fears most-placing her trust in a man. Luke Russell carries guilt of his own. After failing to protect his fiancée from the danger that ultimately took her life, he has vowed never again to stand by while someone faces hardship alone. He has also sworn never to risk his heart on love again. When Luke overhears Donna's predicament, he offers a practical solution: a marriage of convenience. They will travel the trail as husband and wife, then quietly dissolve the marriage once they reach Santa Fe. For Donna, it means a way home. For Luke, it is another chance to keep someone safe. Neither expects anything more.