The Accidental Guardian - (High Sierra Sweethearts) by Mary Connealy (Paperback)

The Guardian of the Trail is a gripping tale of justice, survival, and love set against the rugged backdrop of the American frontier.

When Trace Riley finds the smoldering ruins of a small wagon train, he recognizes an attack by the same group who left him as sole survivor years ago.

Living off the wilderness since then, he's finally carved out a home and started a herd--while serving as a self-appointed guardian of the trail, driving off dangerous men.

Deborah Harkness saved her younger sister and two toddlers during the attack, and now finds herself at the mercy of her rescuer.

Trace offers the only shelter for miles around, and agrees to take them in until she can safely continue.

As they work together to survive the winter and bring justice to the trail, Trace and Deborah find themselves drawn together--yet every day approaches the moment she'll leave forever.

Will Trace be able to protect Deborah from those who seek to silence her, or will their love be doomed by the dangers of the frontier? Find out in The Guardian of the Trail.