Obligation Bride — Susannah Calloway

Eli Bartlett has been living in the peaceful town of Pine Ridge, Colorado, for several years. He lives alone, an outcast from society due to the extensive scarring on one side of his face. The townspeople don't accept him, and some call him, The Beast. When a gang of outlaws come to town, Eli becomes involved in a shoot-out.Caroline Johnson is a single woman from New York City who has been living a life of grinding labor. Her only comfort is reading the newspaper every Sunday, where she spots a Mail Order Bride advert. She accepts an offer of marriage from a sheriff out west, a man named Garrett Newton.When Garrett is left dead by the gang of outlaws, Eli and Caroline find themselves thrown together-each dealing with their pasts, each trying to overcome their struggles. Is it possible for them to find love together?But the outlaws are still out there, looking for revenge. They're counting the days until they can return to Pine Ridge-until they can kill Eli.