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

Tom helped Olivia down, and they walked hand-in-hand to the front door. He pushed it open, then stooped and caught her up in his arms, laughing as she gave a breathless cry. She hardly weighed anything, and he liked the feel of her in his arms as he carried her across the threshold.


“If I must.” He set her carefully on her feet, and watched as she looked around.


The cottage came furnished, but the furniture was still under covers and would need to be dusted. The floors also needed to be swept and the windows washed. He hadn’t expected them to move in so soon, otherwise he’d have had a cleaning woman come in to prepare their home.


“Yes, George.” He grinned as his son clambered up the ladder. They could hear him exploring the space that would be his.


She turned to him, so pale he thought she might faint as she had the night before. Her lower lip trembled.


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