1863 - Kent Corners, Oklahoma - Being pregnant and not by her fiancée Connor Webster but by his own brother James, Loris Peterson found herself put out by her parents on a cold January night. Finding the only shelter she could, Loris became a squatter in an abandoned home on the outskirts of town. Knowing the man that she loved would never forgive her for betraying him, she started to make plans for her and her child’s future. Feeling that he was to tough on Loris, Connor went to her home to check on her only to be told she had been thrown out the night before. Following the tracks with worry for the women that had betrayed him, Connor knew he would help her anyway he could especially since her own parents wouldn’t be there for her. Finding the love still grew between them, Connor made the decision to forgive without knowing the consequences that decision would cause. Making a life together, learning to love the child she carried and all sorts of calamities befall the couple threatening not only their happiness but their lives.

This Harlequin Historical - Western series fit’s the basic mold. I typically don’t like pre-existing relationships, but this is about redemption, forgiveness and learning to love each other again. I have read several of Carolyn Davidson books and basically like her stories, this one fits in with her style. I enjoyed the story and each of the characters but I had a difficult time connecting to some of them. Still, an enjoyable time spent with an easy read. ( )