Desert Bells — Zoe Matthews; Evelyn Michaels

What if you are expected to marry a childhood friend, even though you aren't sure you really want to?Josephine is expected to marry Matthew, a man she has known since she was a child. When he is given the opportunity to go to college to become a doctor, Jo decides she also wants to have an adventure. She decides to become a Harvey Girl while Matthew is gone.Over the next few years, Jo enjoys her new job and loves to explore parts of America she never thought she'd have the opportunity to see. She also meets Dalton Jackson and becomes good friends with him and his adoptive family. As she gets to know Dalton, she realizes she is planning on marrying Matthew only because it is expected of her.As Christmas approaches, Josephine realizes she needs to make a decision. Will she leave her job for the man she is expected to marry or should she follow her heart?If you enjoy Western Historical Romances, you'll love this series!