Mountain Laurel

A charming cavalry captain gets more than he bargained for when he's assigned to escort a mysterious opera singer into the Colorado gold fields—a punishment he figures will be easy enough until he meets LaReina, who's utterly unflappable and determined to keep her secrets close. Sparks fly as 'Ring realizes his scheme to scare her back east is going nowhere, and Maddie must navigate the treacherous trail between her guarded heart and the one man who might actually deserve her trust. Set against the backdrop of the Old West and a nation on the brink of war, this is a swoon-worthy enemies-to-lovers story filled with witty banter, genuine chemistry, and a heroine who refuses to be underestimated. You'll love watching these two stubborn, captivating people slowly lower their defenses and discover that sometimes the greatest adventure is surrendering to love.