Tessa O'Connor's longing for adventure is unsated by the boring men in her high-society circles. So the bold young woman plots her escape by answering the eloquent courtship letters of a Montana rancher. Fleeing her wealthy family on a midnight train, she's delighted the man is handsomer than she imagined but perplexed by his dour demeanor.

Dean Samuels doesn't know where to turn. Raising two kids and running the ranch after his wife's untimely death has become a mountainous task. Captivated by Tessa, he dreads the day when he must confess his younger brother wrote every word of his heartfelt correspondence.

While wedding bells duly chime, Tessa is devastated when she discovers the betrayal of her most intimate moments and demands they sleep apart. And with his children now firmly attached to her, Dean worries he's damaged more hearts than just his own.

Will Tessa and Dean find their way back to trust and grow a beautiful future?

Mail Order Bride: Westward Winds is the first book in the charming Montana Mail Order Brides historical Western romance series. If you like strong-willed characters, star-crossed lovers, and family drama, then you'll adore Linda Bridey's heartwarming tale.