by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans
First published 2003
Big John Jacobs stands as the founding father of Jacobsville, but his arranged marriage to a railroad tycoon's daughter presents his greatest challenge yet. She comes from wealth and privilege, while he built his empire from nothing in the rugged Texas frontier. Their union serves business interests, but John wants more than a marriage of convenience. He sets out to capture her heart through gentle care and passionate devotion. The vast Texas landscape becomes the backdrop for their growing connection as two different worlds collide. John must prove that his tender touch can bridge the gap between their separate lives. This Old West romance explores whether love can bloom when duty brings two hearts together, and whether a self-made man can win over a woman born to luxury.
Genres: romance, american-fiction, historical-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century, americana
Vibes: emotional, intimate, passionate, romantic, sweeping, tender
Tropes: arranged-marriage, class-conflict, opposites-attract, slow-burn-romance
Setting: Jacobsville, Texas
Period: 19th-century, Old West
376 pages · Paperback · Harlequin