Inventions of the Heart (The Lumber Baron's Daughters Book #2)

Mary Connealy

Jul 2022 · The Lumber Baron's Daughters Book 2 · Baker Books

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Her heart seeks safety. But will trouble find her even here?

After her sister's marriage, Michelle Stiles is left hiding at Two Harts Ranch with the handsome but stubborn Zane Hart. She's managed to stay one step ahead of her stepfather and his devious plans, but if he finds her, she will no longer be safe.

Zane has problems of his own. Having discovered a gold mine on his property, he must figure out how to harvest it without kicking off a gold rush. Michelle, educated and trained to run her father's business, wants to manage all aspects of the mine, but Zane thinks for a person so smart she can have some misguided ideas. Running the mining operation will be a dangerous job, and he can't risk putting her in harm's way.

But danger finds Michelle anyway when she's suddenly attacked. If they go to the sheriff, they'll reveal her location, but if they do nothing . . . their troubles have only just begun.

Ratings and reviews

This is book two in the Lumber Baron's Daughters series and even though you can read it, enjoy it and understand it without reading book one, The Element of Love. I would highly suggest reading book one first to fully get all the enjoyment out of this one. Then it sets you up to eagerly await book three, A Model of Devotion. I enjoyed getting to know the Stiles sisters. I love that we stay involved in all their lives throughout this series. This book we follow Michelle Stiles and Zane Hart. I l

Mary Connealy has been a favorite of mine for many years. Her cowboy comedies are hilarious and I know I am in for a great good time when I read one of her books. This series is really good. An evil stepfather sells his wife's daughters to men who really are creepy just so he can gain complete control over their dead father's business and fortune. Only these girls, educated and super smart, are having none of it! Here is Michelle's story and it's a good one, too! The first daughter is married, then Michelle marries Zane, but the bad guys keep coming. Tune in to find out. It's good! I promise. My thanks to Bethany House for a copy of this book via Net Galley. The opinion here is my own.

About the author

Mary Connealy writes "romantic comedies with cowboys" and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has sold more than half a million books. She is the author of the popular series Brothers in Arms, Brides of Hope Mountain, High Sierra Sweethearts, The Kincaid Brides, Trouble in Texas, Lassoed in Texas, Sophie's Daughters, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero. Learn more at maryconnealy.com.