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“Don't mistake my name for my heart, Rose. I’m an ex-convict, not a husband.” “Then stop acting like a man who would burn this whole town down just to keep me safe.” Rose Montgomery is a governess bound by a promise. Haunted by a past accident and a debt of guilt she can never repay, she has dedicated her life to the two orphaned children in her care. But as the iron-fisted Father Elias tightens his grip on Pine Hollow, Rose’s status as a single woman leaves her powerless to protect them. She needs a miracle, or a name, to shield the children from a life of exploitation in the logging camps. Even if that name belongs to a stranger. Nathan Briggs returned to Oregon seeking nothing but silence and the familiar dirt of his ranch. A man forged by three years in prison and a lifetime of hard choices, he didn't expect to find his best friend dead and a defiant, beautiful governess standing guard over the ruins. To save the kids, he must do the one thing he swore he’d never do: let someone in. As their “fake” family begins to feel dangerously real, danger follows the two children they swore to protect. When the shadows of the past collide with the dangers of the present, can a marriage born of necessity survive the truth of their hearts? 〜〜〜〜〜 Perfect for readers who love strong heroines who find not only love, but a place to belong—where trust grows, neighbors care, and courage is met with open arms. ► Tropes: Marriage of Convenience, Governess, Fake Marriage, Orphans, Found Family, Protector Hero, Hidden Past, Trust, Survival, Forgiveness, Serving Justice Uncover Rose’s inspiring story that speaks to the soul — buy your copy now! Thank you! Get "An Unexpected Family for the Oregon Governess" FREE on Kindle Unlimited!
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Is An Unexpected Family for the Oregon Governess appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A clean historical romance with mild peril involving orphaned children threatened by exploitation. No explicit content or strong language, but includes references to imprisonment and past trauma.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, death of parent, and imprisonment (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teen readers will root for the governess and ex-convict who fake a marriage to protect two orphans from a corrupt town leader.