The Marshal and the Heiress (The American/Scottish Novels Book 1)

Marshal Ben Masters, a Civil War veteran, becomes guardian of Sarah Ann Hamilton, an orphaned girl he must return to her inherited Scottish estate at Calholm. Upon arrival, he discovers the clan is divided by greed, with multiple family members eyeing the inheritance that Sarah Ann stands between them and. Lisbeth Hamilton, Sarah Ann's aunt, came to Calholm as a young bride five years earlier. After her husband's death, she devoted herself to establishing a renowned stable and breeding champion horses. Now, with Ben Masters' arrival, the family's fate becomes entangled with the American lawman—and Lisbeth finds herself drawn to him. As deadly intrigue surrounds Calholm, Lisbeth must navigate her growing feelings for Ben while protecting both Sarah Ann and the passion developing between them. This is the first book in the American/Scottish Novels series, though the books may be read in any order.