In the rugged Old West's dreams of love crumble into dust when she discovers her fiance is entangled in a web of crime. Heartbroken and pregnant with child, she flees her small Virginia town for the safety of Oklahoma. There, she responds to a mail-order bride advertisement from Gus Buchanan, a compassionate rancher whose gentle demeanor ignite a new hope for love in her weary heart.How long till her past catches up with her?Gus Buchanan, unlucky in love and life, finds solace at his uncle's ranch after the sudden loss of his parents. Feeling isolated, he places a matrimonial ad in an eastern newspaper, but hope dwindles with each response - until Callie's letter intrigues him. Their immediate attraction upon her arrival in Greenhills is palpable, yet with her secret and his fear of heartbreak, their future hangs in balance. As they navigate their budding relationship, Callie's past looms threateningly close...Has he found his ray of light?Just as they begin to envision a shared future, Callie's past comes back to haunt her. Now, Gus and Callie must confront her former life's dangers as they fight to protect their newfound love... and "A Pregnant Bride's Journey West and " is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.