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A Gown of Spanish Lace
Christian historical romance
A Gown of Spanish Lace
Book 11 of the Women of the West series
285 pages · First published 1995
Ariana Benson loves her life as a schoolteacher in a small frontier town, surrounded by the adoptive parents who raised her with love. But when a band of outlaws kidnaps her just as a blizzard approaches, she finds herself imprisoned in a remote cabin with no explanation for her captivity. Her only possible ally is Laramie, the outlaw leader's son, whose kindness sets him apart from the other men and gives Ariana hope of escape. As she struggles to trust him and find her way home, she clings to her faith and the treasured Spanish lace wedding gown left by her birth mother. The eleventh Women of the West novel blends frontier danger, unexpected romance, and a mystery surrounding Ariana's family heritage. This frontier romance suits readers who enjoy hidden heritage, unexpected affection, and a family mystery unfolding amid danger.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild romantic content, including kissing
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