She’s a divorced mother and teacher in a growing frontier town. He’s a deputy with no intention of forming a relationship beyond friendship. Will the return of her ex and the appearance of a handsome stranger change his mind?
Dutch McFarlin accepts his job as a deputy in the bustling frontier town of Splendor, Montana, and solitary nights will guide each day. Although the town has several eligible, single women who’ve shown an interest in him, he’s content as a bachelor, seeing no reason to change. Not until a divorced mother begins to control his thoughts and heart.
Dorinda Heaton thrives in her teaching position and being a mother to her young son. Her days are filled with challenges, few greater than the reappearance of her former husband. She’s forgiven him for breaking a solemn promise, though her trust in the man she still loves is shattered. Uncertain she’ll ever remarry, she forges a strong bond with Dutch, relying on the man to be her guiding light, and possibly more.
Faced with a growing number of challenges, their friendship grows. When unknown threats hit close to home, they rely on each other for support and advice, neither realizing how tight their bond is becoming.
Just as their lives begin to calm, their friendship faces another test. A stranger rides into Splendor, displaying a pointed interest in Dorinda. The man’s attention forces Dutch to reevaluate his view of the future, and imagine what it would be like without her in his life.
Will the revelation convince Dutch to change his path and confess his feelings? Or has he waited too long to acknowledge what he should’ve known all along?
Ghost Lagoon, book twenty-five in the Redemption Mountain historical western romance series, is a full-length, clean and wholesome novel with an HEA and no cliffhanger.
MJ –
Another great book in a great series by one of my favorite authors. I so enjoyed Dorinda and Dutch’s story. It was great to visit Splendor and catch up with characters from previous books. I’d been waiting for Dorinda to get her HEA and it didn’t disappoint. A really great read.
Bonnie Peters –
This is one of my favorite stories in the series but before I go on, please understand that this book is a GREAT standalone read. You learn about the people and places and have what you need to enjoy a wonderful story. Dutch and Dorinda have been friends for years and this is their story of Love. Dutch is torn between duty and Dorinda. As a protective male figure, he determines that protection is better served with distance and silence, which does the opposite for Dorinda. No protection and lots of pain. This unique story has bullet wounds, kidnapping, friendship and much more. You will not be disappointed in their story, read it today.
Joyce Fritz –
Dorinda Heaton, a single mother, has moved to Splendor Montana with her young son. She is a schoolteacher. As you follow with this series you will watch this town grow and draw more and more people to settle there. Dutch McFarlin is a deputy in town. Although he is single and draws attention of some of the single ladies, he isn’t interested until he meets Dorinda. As with this author’s stories, there is always mystery and drama. When you think you have figured the story out, something always happens to keep you reading to find out what will happen next. This is another great story in this series that won’t disappoint. Find out how Dorinda and Dutch find their way to happiness.
Bonnie Blackledge –
I love Shirleen Davies and have read her series for years. Ghost Lagoon is one of my favorites. Splendor is one of those communities we would all love to live in – where people take care of each other and unite to make their town a better place. Dorinda and Dutch are good friends, but romantic feelings are growing between them. As the story progresses, more characters are introduced, creating tension between the couple. This is a fast read, a book that’s hard to put down. I highly recommend books by Shirleen Davies, especially if you love westerns and cowboys.