After unexpectedly inheriting her family's ranch, Amelia Caldwell faces her scheming stepmother, Eliza, who demands it all. Desperate for protection, Mia places an ad for a mail-order husband. However, she soon finds herself questioning her decision when she meets the man who responds to her plea...Could he be the answer to her prayers or the beginning of her greatest peril?Nathan Reynolds, once an infamous outlaw, has left his criminal past behind to become a respectable investigator. Tasked with probing the Caldwell family's ties to train robberies, he sees Mia's ad as a perfect cover to infiltrate their household. But as Nate gets to know Mia, he finds himself torn between his mission and his growing feelings for her.Will Nate's hidden agenda shatter their budding romance if Mia uncovers the truth?As they spend time together, their initial motives blur. Mia fears Nate will leave once he discovers her plan to use him to save her ranch, while Nate worries about Mia's reaction to his true identity. With danger at Mia's door and Nate's past catching up, they must navigate deceit and betrayal. Can they save the ranch and find a future together once their secrets are revealed or will this be the end of their bond? and "A Mail-Order Groom in Disguise and " is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.