A Sweet Cure for Past Wounds: A Historical Western Romance Novel (Echoes of the Western Heart)

On the eve of her nineteenth birthday, Olivia Birch decides that enough is enough. Over the course of her life, her adoptive parents have treated her like a servant, making her feel unwelcome. Thus, she flees her only home to find her birth parents who forcefully gave her up when she was just a baby.Is there a place in the world where she can finally feel loved?Jacob Winterly knows his troubles are about to begin as soon as he lays eyes on the beautiful and determined Olivia. As a private investigator, he made a rule for himself a long time ago; he would never accept a job that involved emotions. Yet, faced with Olivia's charm, he finds himself powerless to refuse.Could she hold the key to his destiny?In an attempt to locate Olivia's parents, Jacob and Olivia embark on an unpredictable journey through the wilds of Colorado. Along the way, the two find themselves pulled to one another, building an unexpected bond that feels like fate. Will they find the strength to see their destiny through, or will outside forces tear them apart once and for all?"A Sweet Cure for Past Wounds" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.