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An arranged marriage to save the family from ruin? Delia Blackstone knows what her mother is up to—she intends to marry her off to an older man who is all fortune and no future. And Delia’s having none of it. When a mysterious visitor appears on the family doorstep and offers an opportunity for Delia to travel from Pennsylvania to Colorado, Delia knows it is time for her to strike out on her own and discover a new life. Along the way she encounters a handsome drifter who captures her heart. But is he interested in trading his exciting life of adventure for love? Two murders, a missing will, and a number of puzzling relationships are enough to unsettle anyone—even smart, capable Delia. Who can she trust? And can she trust her heart in matters of love?

An education back East? That’s the last thing Miranda Williams wants, but since her stepfather had noted it in his will, her stepsister Delia is determined to see it through. But Miranda doesn’t want to go East, and she certainly doesn’t want to be subjected to more schooling. As Delia’s wedding day approaches, Miranda is certain her only chance of salvation lies in finding a groom—fast! And at first she thinks all is going according to plan when Jackson O’Neil from a neighboring mine begins to pay her attention and sets her heart to fluttering. But Jackson has his own dreams, dreams of heading to Alaska and striking it rich in gold. With new friends, old bitterness, and an ocean of possibilities, how will Miranda find her way to a future of her own?