Solving The Mystery Of Her Heart: A Historical Western Romance

As the oldest of six siblings, responsibility falls heavily on Elvira Bartlett's shoulders, but she meets it all with a smile and a quip. However, between caring for her sick mother and helping provide for her five siblings, she's grown increasingly weary and worried. As if her life wasn't already complicated enough, a handsome but obnoxious young man will cause even more turbulence to her world. Everything about him seems to set her teeth on edge, and having heard the rumours about his disreputable past just makes it worse. When she finds herself offering him a helping hand, will she discover that there may be more to him than she could possibly imagine?

Owen Nichols is struggling to keep his father's general store running after his untimely passing. He might not have the necessary skills but he's trying his best to keep his business afloat. When Elvira starts working for him, things become even harder, as he's always distracted by her incomparable beauty. Although he finds himself surprisingly smitten with her, he still doubts that romance is in the cards for him. With his life under a dangerous threat and his world about to come crashing down, will he be able to unravel the secrets of the past and succumb to his undeniable feelings for Elvira?

Forced to work together, they're compelled to reevaluate their preconceptions about one another, while romantic feelings begin to surface. With time rapidly running out, will they be able to solve the mystery of Owen's secret enemy? Consumed by the danger that lies ahead, will they manage to give a chance to love, or will their hearts be forever doomed to stay apart?

"Solving the Mystery of her Heart" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.