Her heart seeks safety. But will trouble find her even here?
After her sister's marriage, Michelle Stiles is left hiding at Two Harts Ranch with the handsome but stubborn Zane Hart.
She's managed to stay one step ahead of her stepfather and his devious plans, but if he finds her, she will no longer be safe.
Zane has problems of his own. Having discovered a gold mine on his property, he must figure out how to harvest it without kicking off a gold rush. Michelle, educated and trained to run her father's business, wants to manage all aspects of the mine, but Zane thinks for a person so smart she can have some misguided ideas. Running the mining operation will be a dangerous job, and he can't risk putting her in harm's way.
But danger finds Michelle anyway when she's suddenly attacked. If they go to the sheriff, they'll reveal her location, but if they do nothing . . . their troubles have only just begun.
Zane has problems of his own. Having discovered a gold mine on his property, he must figure out how to harvest it without kicking off a gold rush. Michelle, educated and trained to run her father's business, wants to manage all aspects of the mine, but Zane thinks for a person so smart she can have some misguided ideas. Running the mining operation will be a dangerous job, and he can't risk putting her in harm's way.
But danger finds Michelle anyway when she's suddenly attacked. If they go to the sheriff, they'll reveal her location, but if they do nothing . . . their troubles have only just begun.
Launching a new book is always exciting. This month I get to do it.
Book #2 of the Lumber Baron's Daughters Series is out TOMORROW!
This is Michelle's story. And she's getting all tangled up with a cowboy!
I'm giving away a signed copy of Inventions of the Heart.
Leave a comment to get your name in the drawing.
Congratulations on another book! I haven't started this series yet but it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi Glynis. I'm slow checking in to this blog and I apologize. Family emergency yesterday (honestly for about five days before and including yesterday) Thank you.
DeleteMary, congratulations, this book and the whole series sounds like a winner. It was frustrating to be an intelligent woman in the 19th century and not be taken seriously. Take it from me...
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a release day, is there? Still gives me chills.
Home all day, theoretically working, so will probably pop back later. Hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth. Mine was quiet but nice.
I'll be wrestling with my WIP today. I've gotten it to the point where it's adequate, an okay story, but that isn't good enough for me. I want it to be more. It's like Woody Allen said..."Once I became famous, I was rejected by a better class of woman."
Yeah, that.
Back later,
Kathy Bailey
Your Kaybee
Upping her own ante in New Hampshire
Hi Kathy. Yes, release day is always amazing to me. I still can't believe anybody published the first one!!!
DeleteCongratulations 🎈. I need to read this series. Thank you for sharing. Blessings
ReplyDeleteLucy, all three releasing in one year. You can read them up fast. :)
DeleteMy Kindle copy came today! I was so excited. Now I have to go back and read the end of the last one so I'll remember what happened. Looking forward to reading this one. :)
ReplyDeleteIt starts right up after Elements of Love ended. So a great idea to back up a little and take a running start.
DeleteThank you for the giveaway! Sounds like an exciting read!
ReplyDeleteHi AA Haynes. You're in the drawing!!
DeleteMary, I look forward to this. My book group is going to read the series!
ReplyDeleteSandy Thank you!!!
DeleteSign me up for the drawing! I've been so looking forward to these!
ReplyDeleteYou're in, Terri!
DeleteThis book sounds exceptional story, and I want to read the whole series.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a fun series, Roxanne. Hard to write people that are smarter than me!
DeleteThis is such a fun series! These three girls are a hoot! I love all their shenanigans.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Winnie. Michelle, the inventor, might be my favorite
DeleteI would love to be entered in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYou're in, Angeline!
DeleteThe covers are beautiful. Such a delightful series!
ReplyDeleteThey're great aren't they, Audra. Bethany House really did a great job with them.
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I'll have to look them up, Dora. But are you posting on the right blog?
DeleteI always enjoy your books. I look forward to reading this series.
ReplyDeleteHi Jackye B. Thank you.
DeleteCongratulations on your boo k release! How exciting! You are a new-to-me author so I look forward to looking up your books!
ReplyDeleteJessica this is my 71? or so book. So if you like them, I can keep you entertained for a LONG LONG TIME!!!
DeleteOh, Mary, I loved meeting the Stiles sisters in the 1st book, and I couldn't help but wonder if it's really fair to be so smart and so beautiful? They seem as good as their step-fathet is evil and I can't wait to see what adventures await them. Your books help me laugh, they make me think, they inspire, and they feed my love for the westerns I grew up living. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteConnie, theyre fiction, so their beauty and brains are, you know, magic! LOL Thank you for the kind words about my books!
DeleteWhat a great book! Can’t wait for Jilly’s story!
ReplyDeleteNot sure why it did “anonymous” but the above comment is from me 🤣
DeleteGot it, Minette!
DeleteLoving this series! I’m at the end of Inventions! October is way too long to wait for book 3 but wait I will and I’m positive I’ll enjoy that book also! I have never read a Mary Connelly book I didn’t love! Keep writing Mary!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new book! I haven’t started this series yet but it is in my TBR.
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