A Fella for Frances

Never underestimate a woman who has a rifle and is seeking justice.

It's a new century, and Frances Lancaster is determined to take control of her future. She's tired of being a pawn in her uncle's odious ploys—especially now she suspects him of poisoning her father. To complicate her plans, her older siblings keep treating her like a child. She might only be nineteen, but with the help of her best friend, Nick, she's determined to make the murderer pay. That means she's going to have to do something outrageous and unexpected.

Nick Reynolds has been in love with Frances for months. She might have declared she'll never marry, but he's a patient man. He'll settle for being her best friend because, for him, it's either Frances or no one. When she asks him to help her by becoming her "temporary" husband so she can claim her inheritance, he can't refuse. He'll do whatever she needs to bring her conniving uncle to justice. But will Nick's heart survive when he has to let her go?

Books in the Lilac City Novella Series

Volume 1: The Lancaster Legacy

Four interconnected stories of hope, hardship, and the healing power of love, following three sisters—and the brother who risks everything to protect them.

• A Match for Maude

• A Dandy for Doris

• A Lady for Luke

• A Fella for Frances

Volume 2: The Resilient Kendricks

As old wounds heal and new lives take root, a second wave of love, courage, and transformation comes to Lilac City.

• An Equal for Edith

• An Angel for Abe

• An Enigma for Edgar

• A Wildcat for Willie (coming late 2025/early 2026)