The Truth Behind Her Blue Eyes

Losing her parents at a young age, Julie was brought up in a cruel and unkind orphanage with her younger sister, Helen. After being robbed of her own childhood, Julie is determined to keep herself and her sister safe, and to build them a safe and happy home in Resland, where they escape. At first, life seems idyllic in the hometown of a fading gold rush, but a spate of robberies leads to unrest and danger. Even though times do not allow thoughts of romance, the sheriff’s young and handsome deputy makes Julie reconsider her feelings toward lawmen…

When her sister suddenly goes missing though, will Julie trust him with her only family’s secrets?

Sonny Campbell and his father are both sheriff’s deputies, and they lead a simple, peaceful life in their town of Resland. Sonny is used to a certain kind of life, where every day is the same and nobody ever arrives to pique his interest, let alone make him fall in love. The gold rush, part of which touches Sonny’s own town, creates unique challenges, but none so unique as the arrival of Julie and Helen Dotson. Sonny is immediately drawn to Julie, but it’s clear that she has secrets - secrets that she will do anything to hide.

Torn between his duty to the law and his growing feelings for Julie, can Sonny make the right decision?

Together, Sonny and Julie have to come up with a plan to save Helen and get to the bottom of what exactly is going on in their town. Will they be able to overcome their various secrets, obstacles, and fears to fall in love, before time runs out?

"The Truth Behind her Blue Eyes" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.