Courting Miss Emma - (Hangman's Daughters) by Linda Broday (Paperback)

About the Book

Emma Taggart has finally found a place to belong at Heaven's Door orphanage and she will do anything to protect it. But when guarded ex-army man Stone Landry moves in next door Emma's world changes forever. Forced to work together to save their land, the connection is undeniable - could Stone be man enough to love a hangman's daughter?

Book Synopsis

"One day I intend to court you, lady. That's a promise. Hangman's daughter or not."

She finally found a place to belong.
But can he give her the life she's always dreamed of?

Texas, 1868. When guarded ex-army man Stone Landry buys the neighbouring land and moves in, hangman's daughter Emma Taggart's world changes forever.

But their newfound connection is quickly tested by violent night raids, kidnappings, and underhand tricks by powerful rancher Zeke Parker, who is intent on running them out of town and taking the land he deems to be his.

Can Emma find enough courage to trust in Stone and help him give her the life she's always dreamed of?

Review Quotes

A touching story with a background of the real west. A perfect book to warm your heart-- "Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author, on Winning Maura's Heart"

Readers will appreciate the story's layered mysteries, emotional depth, and believable scenes of attraction-- "Publishers Weekly on To Catch a Texas Star"

The exciting plot, rich setting, and superb writing will delight fans of historical romances-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Heart of a Texas Cowboy"

With solid minor characters, exciting plots, and sharp dialogue, this lovely romance is another home run by Broday-- "Publishers Weekly on The Cowboy Who Came Calling"