Heart on the Line - by Karen Witemeyer (Paperback)

About the Book

Grace Mallory is tired of running. But when she learns that the villain who killed her father is closing in, she has no choice. Grace is waylaid, however, by Amos Bledsoe, who hopes to continue their telegraph courtship in person. With Grace's life--and his heart--on the line, can Amos shed his shyness and become the hero she requires?

Book Synopsis

Witemeyer Returns with Her Trademark Blend of Adventure, Romance, and Humor

Grace Mallory is tired of running, of hiding. But when an old friend sends an after-hours telegraph transmission warning Grace that the man who has hunted her for nearly a year has discovered her location, she fears she has no choice. She can't let the villain she believes responsible for her father's death release his wrath in Harper's Station, the town that has sheltered her and blessed her with the dearest friends she's ever known.

Amos Bledsoe prefers bicycles to horses and private conversations over the telegraph wire to social gatherings with young ladies who see him as nothing more than an oddity. His telegraph companion, the mysterious Miss G, listens eagerly to his ramblings every night and delights him with tales all her own. For months, their friendship--dare he believe, courtship?--has fed his hope that he has finally found the woman God intended for him. Yet when he takes the next step to meet her in person, he discovers her life is in peril, and Amos must decide if he can shed the cocoon of his quiet nature to become the hero Grace requires.

From the Back Cover

When Danger Arrives, It's More Than Just Her Heart on the Line

Grace Mallory is tired of hiding. She hungers for a normal life, perhaps even a suitor like two of her friends in Harper's Station have found. But when the man she believes responsible for her father's death discovers her whereabouts, survival takes priority.

Amos Bledsoe prefers bicycles to horses and private conversations over the telegraph wire to social gatherings with young ladies who see him as nothing more than an oddity. His fellow telegrapher, the mysterious Miss G, has been the ideal companion. For months, their friendship--dare he believe, courtship?--over the wire has fed his hope that he has finally found the woman God intends for him. However, when he intercepts an ominous message and discovers her life is in peril, Amos must shed the cocoon of his quiet nature to become the hero Grace requires.

"A spunky heroine and a somewhat egotistical hero are pitted against each other and struggling to reconcile their feelings in this latest romance from Carol Award winner Witemeyer. Their snappy, flirtatious repartee will have readers rooting for the relationship to succeed. For Jen Turano fans and aficionados of Texas-based historical romance."--Library Journal


Praise for Karen Witemeyer and the Ladies of Harper's Station

". . . an entertaining read with plenty of drama and action, a smidgen of suspense and two main characters with perfect chemistry." RT Book Reviews on No Other Will Do

"Witemeyer blends history, suspense, and romance with touches of humor. Women will enjoy this story that proves heroes come in unexpected shapes and sizes and not always on a white charger."--Christian Market

"Amos and Grace are wonderful, warm characters who imbue their love story with charm. . . . Heart on the Line is a captivating, enjoyable book filled with adventure, wit and whimsy. Fans of the author will be delighted with this offering and the opportunity to catch up with old friends from Harper's Station. New readers needn't fear; the story stands completely on its own and will quickly make you a fan of the author."--All About Romance

About the Author

Winner of the HOLT Medallion and the Carol Award and a finalist for the RITA and Christy Award, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer writes historical romance to give the world more happily-ever-afters. Karen makes her home in Abilene, Texas, with her husband and three children. Learn more about Karen and her books at www.karenwitemeyer.com.