Isabel, An Independent Bride — Hildie McQueen

The self-reliant daughter of the town's pastor, Isabel Ward, finds herself captivated by the resolute sheriff she's admired her entire life. The burning question: Will he finally perceive her as the woman she's grown into? When Isabel finally captures the attention of the handsome sheriff, their budding love faces a perilous trial.With little more than despair to offer a prospective bride, Sheriff Colton Blake can't envision a future of wedded bliss with Isabel. His dreams of a shared future crumble when a ruthless gang of outlaws descends upon their peaceful town, leaving Colton gravely injured.Will Colton's stubbornness keep them from love and marriage?