Margaret Baker has lost everything -- her beloved grandmother, her home, and her sense of security. With no choice but to marry a stranger out west, Margaret is forced to venture into the unknown, with her little sister. Guarded and fiercely independent, Margaret isn't used to relying on anyone, least of all Elijah White, the man her uncle hired to escort them. But as they traverse the rugged landscape, Margaret's walls begin to crack, and she wonders if Elijah could be more than just their protector.

Can she risk her heart when so much is already at stake?

Elijah White, burdened with his reckless brother and a family on the brink of financial ruin, never expected to shepherd two women across the frontier. Yet as they face the harsh wilderness together, Margaret's quiet strength and resolve stir unexpected feelings within him. Torn between duty and deepening desire, Elijah faces a perilous choice that could alter their lives forever.

Can he protect her from the dangers ahead and the chaos in his own life, or will his divided loyalties tear them apart?

When Elijah's brother puts his trust in the wrong person, it plunges them all into jeopardy, forcing Margaret and Elijah to rely on each other more than ever.Will love be enough to hold them together when the odds are stacked against them? Or will the journey they embarked on lead to heartbreak instead of hope?

"A Reluctant Bride on the Trail" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Tropes: Romance on the Oregon Trail, Forced Proximity, Traveling Companions

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