Matters of Trust — Debra Samms

Laura Dean finished her training at Miss Helen's school for Western Mail Order Brides. She has learned the necessary skills that she will need in her new life as a wife for her betrothed in the wilds of Montana. Miss Helen had taught her that life on the western frontier would be harsh and it would be important for her to keep a stiff upper lip when difficulties occurred. She knew that her betrothed wanted a strong and hardworking woman. She worried that she wouldn't measure up. Would her secret cause him to mistrust her?

Tom Barker was a good man, but he was lonely. He desired a woman to help with the ranching chores and someone to share his life with and some day give him children. On first impression, he was an imposing figure. But underneath his exterior was a kind and caring, God fearing man. He took his ranching responsibilities seriously, and he firmly believed that a man and his wife should have no secrets. He felt that trust in one another was foremost.

Laura wanted so much to show Tom how strong she was. But would her secret cause him to question how much he would be able to trust her?

This is a sweet and clean western romance mail order bride story that takes place in Montana in the late 1880's.