Sunshine and the Cowboy: Five Grumpy-Sunshine Romances Set on the Open Frontier

When danger rises, love answers.Five gripping historical romances where peril, faith, and unexpected partnerships draw unlikely couples together across rugged frontiers—from the lawless plains of Texas to the untamed peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Each story weaves courage and tenderness into journeys where hearts are tested, trust is forged, and love proves stronger than the dangers that hunt them.Lily and the Lawman by Erica VetschA kidnapped infant forces determined baker Lily Whitman into a marriage of convenience with acting sheriff Trace McConnell. As they track a ruthless gang across the frontier, their fragile alliance deepens into something neither expected. But with time running out, Lily and Trace must learn to trust each other—or risk losing far more than the child they’re desperate to save.Loving the Warrior’s Heart by Misty M. BellerTo fulfill her dying father’s final dream, Susanna Wilkins braves the wild Rockies, where rapids, grizzlies, and grief threaten to break her spirit. A rugged frontiersman offers unexpected strength on the trail, and as her father’s days fade, Susanna discovers courage she never imagined—and a love that may guide her through the wilderness of loss.This Courageous Journey by Misty M. BellerSeeking adventure for her next big story, Noelle Grant journeys into the Canadian mountains with seasoned guide Daniel Abrams. When the dangers of the frontier turn deadly, she must choose between retreat or trusting the man who’s captured her heart. Together they face a threat more perilous than any tale she hoped to write.A Heart’s Gift by Lena Nelson DooleyA desperate mother and a wary rancher strike a marriage of convenience in the deadly heart of a Colorado winter. Determined to protect her infant son, Lorinda Sullivan accepts Franklin Vine’s practical proposal—never expecting the sparks that follow. But as past wounds and new dangers close in, their fragile arrangement deepens into something far more risky. To survive—and claim a future—they’ll have to trust the one person they swore they’d never depend on again.Lone Star Ranger by Renae Brumbaugh GreenDetermined to prove her brother’s innocence, Elizabeth Covington races across Texas, shadowing Ranger Rett Smith himself. Rett wants justice, not distraction, but Elizabeth’s courage and conviction soon challenge every line he’s drawn. As they hunt the real killer, danger and desire intertwine, forcing them to decide whether duty—and their hearts—can find common ground.These five full-length romances blend faith, adventure, and slow-burn love as couples fight for justice, family, and hope in the face of relentless dangers. In every story, love becomes the answer to the risks that threaten to tear their worlds apart.