Boston, 1870 - When tragedy strikes, Katie finds herself pregnant and alone. Unable to trust anyone, she and the baby face a dismal future. After the California Gold Rush, eligible women are hard to find. Norwegian immigrant, Kristoff, owns a thriving business in Sacramento. Yet, even with all his success, he longs for a companion to share his life. When Katie arrives in California she makes a very memorable first impression on Kristoff. She's sure that marrying him is the only way to care for the baby growing inside her, but she's worried that he won't go through with the wedding. He's looking for love, but soon becomes convinced that she's keeping something from him. Misunderstandings threaten to tear them apart, and she's fearful about what will happen when he learns the truth. Readers say, " I cried and laughed...What an awesome ending. Can't wait for more!!", "I did not want to put it down", "Got better and better". If you like books by Caroline Fyffe, Kirsten Osborne, Kit Morgan and Debra Holland you'll love this story! This book is a sweet, clean, western, historical, romance novella. It is a complete story, but it is also part of the Orphan Brides Go West series. Be sure to read them all - in any order!