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

George got the step back in place and moved away smoothly when he felt St. Claire’s hand on his hair, pretending to be unaware of the touch. He closed the door and climbed up onto the seat. He gathered up the reins, cracked the whip, making sure not to hit the horses with it, and began the drive to Gramercy.


Once they arrived, the actions were repeated, and George stood behind the door.


St. Claire frowned at him, then said, “There’s a room attached to the stable with a bed. Remember to make yourself comfortable—get some sleep.” He bared his teeth in a shark’s grin. He probably meant George should strip down and get under the covers.


“Yes, sir.” Unless that room had a door with a lock, George had no intention of removing a stitch of clothing. He went to the horses’ heads, caught their bridles just above the bits, and led them down the drive to the stable.


He left the horses and the carriage in the yard, entered the stable, and lit a lantern so he could see what he was doing.


Chapter 89