Sourdough And Second Chances

When Samantha Kean rides into Brodie MacGregor's cattle camp with rifle in hand and trouble on her heels, neither expects their lives to change forever. She's running from a con man's betrayal. He's a former army scout turned chuck wagon cook, content with his solitary life over an open fire. And Jake? He's a ten-year-old orphan moments away from a beating when Sam intervenes. What starts as a desperate rescue turns into something unexpected for Sam and Brodie: a family built through hardship, danger, and shared meals around the Dutch oven. There are gunfights with rustlers, stolen kisses under the stars, and Jake's playful adventures, all leading up to the opening of their own inn. Sourdough & Second Chances is a warm story about healing, hope, and finding the courage to trust again. Set on the American frontier, it shows that the best things in life often come as surprises, and that home is made by the people who stand by you. BONUS: The book includes 37 authentic 1800s frontier recipes, like Ironpot Beef Stew, Sourdough Bread, and Peach Cobbler. Each recipe is part of the story and comes with instructions for both Dutch oven cooking over an open fire and modern kitchen methods, along with a guide to Dutch oven techniques. This book is ideal for anyone who enjoys Western romance with authentic period details, stories about found families, strong heroines, and recipes that can be tried at home. Approximate Length: 75,000 words + 37 recipes + cooking guide "They come for the food. They stay 'cause we make 'em feel like they belong."