The Outlaw Groom — Pat Pritchard

Stand By Your Man
Seems like every female in Lee's Mill, Missouri, is married or about to be--but Cora Lawford doesn't even have a beau. Not for long...the young schoolteacher's pretty face and figure--and her independent spirit--are much admired by Luke Gibson, a new man in town who has all the women whispering. Luke is dogged by rumors, and it's said that he went to prison for a crime he won't explain. His troubled past--and a good-for-nothing brother--are about to catch up with him. But Cora is certain Luke is innocent.

No matter what the gossips say, they belong together, come hell or high water...and her heart will be his forever....