George Pettigrew and his papa must leave the California rancho they'd lived on since his birth. They end up in New York City, where Papa marries and George gets a new beloved mama. George also meets Frank and Bart who become fast friends, and in Bart's case, even more.<br><br>The start of the Civil War leaves George the man of the family, but although he’s found a job, it’s difficult to pay the ever-increasing rent. Then Papa dies at Appomattox and Mama falls ill.<br><br>After Mama dies, her father takes George’s siblings. When George learns his younger sister is being abused, he rescues the three children. But will dressing his sisters as boys and himself as a woman be enough of a disguise to keep them safe until they can reach the valley he’s dreamed of? Will Bart leave behind his own family and go with the man he loves?

Home Before Sundown

Meanwhile, her father must have regained his composure. “This is a family matter, and I’ll thank you to leave.”


“So you can beat her more? We’ve got a name for men like you where I come from, but it’s not fitting for a lady’s ears.”


“She’s no lady.” He narrowed his eyes and curled his lip. “Is this why Barron is refusing to marry you? Have you been carrying on with this…this—”


“Horse master? Horse wrangler? Honest, hard-working man?” Tom was tempted to knock the bastard down.


St. Claire ignored him, once again turning his rage on his daughter. “You’ve betrayed Barron’s trust! You’ve disgraced our name by mingling with this—You!” he barked as he pointed a shaking hand at Tom. “Get out of my house this instant, and take that slut with you.”


She turned sorrowful eyes to Tom. “I told you.”


“You did, and I’m sorry I brought you here. Come. I’ll take you somewhere safe.”


Chapter 15