Wild Heart Books eBook Collections that include Sandra Merville Hart’s books
A Most Convenient Marriage: Four Marriage of Convenience Historical Romance Novels with Pretend Marriages, released on December 27, 2024
Sandra’s novel in the collection: A Not So Convenient Marriage
Four complete novels of faith, redemption, and unexpected love in one unforgettable Marriage of Convenience collection.
Rescue in the Wilderness by Andrea Byrd
William Cole cannot forget the cruel burden he carries, not with the pock marks that serve as an outward reminder. Riddled with guilt, he assumed the solitary life of a long hunter, traveling into the wilds of Kentucky each year. But his quiet existence is changed in an instant when, sitting in a tavern, he overhears a man offering his daughter—and her virtue—to the winner of the next round of cards. William’s integrity and desire for redemption will not allow him to sit idly by while such an injustice occurs.
Lucinda Gillespie has suffered from an inexplicable illness her entire life. Her father, embarrassed by her condition, has subjected her to a lonely existence of abuse and confinement. But faced with the ultimate betrayal on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Lucinda quickly realizes her trust is better placed in his hands of the mysterious man who appears at her door. Especially when he offers her the one thing she never thought would be within her grasp—freedom.
Love’s Winding Road by Susan F. Craft
When Rose Jackson and her Irish immigrant family join a wagon train headed for a new life in South Carolina, the last thing she expects is to fall for the half-Cherokee wagon scout along the way. But their journey takes a life-changing turn when Rose is kidnapped by Indians. Daniel comes to her rescue, but the effects mean their lives will be forever intertwined.
Daniel prides himself on his self-control—inner and outer—but can’t seem to get a handle on either when Rose is near. Now his life is bound to hers when the consequences of her rescue force them to marry. Now it’s even more critical he maintain that self-control to keep her safe.
The Gamekeeper’s Reluctant Bride by Elva Cobb Martin
Helena Allston had it all—wealth, beauty, and a life of luxury on her family’s plantation. But when her father arranges a marriage to a man she despises, Helena takes matters into her own hands, fleeing on horseback, only to find herself half-drowned and memory-less in a simple cottage. And when her memory returns, Helena ends up back where she began—arranged to marry, this time to the handsome gamekeeper who rescued her.
Gideon Falconer is at a loss when it comes to the stubborn, beautiful woman he rescued from the Ashley River. His predicament only worsens when he returns her to her family’s plantation, where her father shocks him with a demand that Gideon marry his daughter to prevent a scandal. As a man new to his faith, he feels compelled to do the right thing, but his own secrets and the past left behind in England threaten to complicate matters further.
A Not So Convenient Marriage by Sandra Merville Hart
When Samuel Walker proposes a marriage of convenience to Rose Hatfieldso soon after the death of his wife, she knows he doesn’t love her. She’s loved him since their school days. Those long-suppressed feelings spring to life as she marries him. She must sell her childhood home, quit her teaching job, and move to a new city.
Marrying Rose is harder than Samuel expected, especially with the shadow of his deceased wife everywhere in his life. And he has two young children to consider. Peter and Emma need a mother’s love, but they also need to hold close the memories of their real mother as they grieve her loss.
Life as Samuel’s wife is nothing like Rose hoped, and even the townspeople, who loved his first wife, make Rose feel like an outsider. The work of the farm draws the two of them closer, giving hope that they might one day become a happy family. Until the dream shatters, and the life Rose craves tumbles down around them. Only God can put these pieces back together, but the outcome may not look anything like she planned.
Make-Believe Matrimony: 4 Full-Length Christian Historical Romance Novels with Pretend Marriages, released on March 11, 2025
Sandra’s novel in the collection: A Musket in My Hands
Four fake marriages. Four chances to discover true love in the face of danger.
From the frontier to the battlefield, witness the transformative power of love and faith in these four captivating pretend marriage historical romances.
Seeking Simon by Susan Pope Sloan
When a mysterious stranger claims to be her fiancé, Daviana Spalding’s fight to save her family’s land turns into a battle for her heart. Simon McNeil, haunted by his past and the horrors of war, finds himself drawn to Daviana’s strength and beauty. But as their fake engagement becomes all too real, escalating threats—and an unexpected return from Simon’s past—could destroy everything they’ve built together.
A Conflicted Betrothal by Denise Weimer
Ansel Anderson, a King’s Ranger on Georgia’s frontier, is determined to win favor with a powerful ally by proposing to the aloof Temperance Scott. But Temperance hides a dangerous secret—her support of the Liberty Boys’ cause. As war looms and loyalties are tested, Ansel and Temperance must decide if love is worth risking everything they hold dear.
A Musket in My Hands by Sandra Merville Hart
Callie Jennings is desperate to escape an arranged marriage, but joining the Confederate army disguised as a man is a shocking alternative. Alongside her sister Louisa, Callie faces the harsh realities of war and must wrestle with her beliefs about honor, love, and loyalty. When the man she loves reappears, will their bond survive the battlefield, or will their secrets tear them apart?
Pretending to Be the Mountain Man’s Wife by Misty M. Beller
Jess McPharland is trapped in her father’s dangerous mining operation in the Montana wilderness. Desperate to escape, she convinces Gil Coulter, a stranger searching for his missing brother, to pose as her husband. As they navigate treacherous terrain and unravel deadly secrets, Jess and Gil must confront the growing love between them—and the deadly danger that threatens to tear them apart.
Four captivating fake marriage stories of love, courage, and second chances set against the backdrop of war, wilderness, and the fight for freedom.
Love Stitched in Blue and Gray: Five Clean Civil War Romances, released on May 27, 2025
Sandra’s novel in the collection: Avenue of Betrayal
5 Full-Length Civil War Romance Novels Where Love Bridges Every Divide!
From Texas ranches to Washington’s political circles, and from Georgia cotton mills to Comanche territory, experience the transformative power of love during America’s most turbulent era in these five captivating Christian historical romances.
The Rancher Takes a Cook by Misty M. Beller
When their South Carolina home burns to the ground, Anna Stewart’s only choice is to move with her younger brother to the wilds of a Texas ranch. Their prospects are beginning to look better, until the rancher’s son, Jacob O’Brien, shows up with his alarmingly blue eyes to put a kink in Anna’s well-controlled plans.
Colors of Truth by Tamera Alexander
Irish immigrant Catriona O’Toole arrives in Franklin, Tennessee in 1866, searching for her twin brother Ryan, a conscripted Confederate soldier. With only her spitfire little sister and Ryan’s last cash gift in tow, she catches the attention of Wade Cunningham—a former Federal soldier now secretly investigating counterfeit rings for the U.S. Secret Service. When the money in Catriona’s possession proves counterfeit, Wade must choose between his duty and his growing feelings for the woman he’s supposed to prosecute.
Rescuing Rose by Susan Pope Sloan
When the Union Army marches into Roswell, Georgia, and burns down the cotton mill where Rose Carrigan worked, not only is her livelihood destroyed but she’s also taken prisoner and shipped northward with the other workers. Only the unlikely kindness of one of her guards makes the trip bearable.
Union Captain Noah Griffin hates the part of his job that requires him to destroy the lives of innocent civilians, but at least he’s able to protect these women he’s been ordered to transport to Louisville, Kentucky.
But when two fugitives arrive and complicate matters between Rose and Noah, only faith can help them find love in the midst of so much tragedy.
Avenue of Betrayal by Sandra Merville Hart
As the Civil War looms over Washington City, Annie Swanson discovers her beloved brother has joined the Confederate cause, betraying their mother’s abolitionist beliefs. When Sergeant-Major John Finn—who fell for Annie at her brother’s wedding—is tasked with spying on her banker father’s loyalty to the Union, their budding romance becomes entangled in a web of family secrets and divided loyalties that could destroy them both.
Texas Forsaken by Sherry Shindelar
Seven years ago, Maggie Logan (Eyes-Like-Sky) lost everything she knew when a raid on a wagon train tore her from her family. As the memories of her past faded to nothing more than vague shadows, Maggie adapted—marrying a Comanche warrior, having a baby, and rebuilding her life. But in one terrible battle, the U.S. Cavalry destroys that life, and she is taken captive again, this time by those who call themselves her people. Forced into a world she wants nothing to do with, Eyes-Like-Sky’s only hope of protecting her child may be an engagement to the man who killed her husband.
Five compelling stories of faith, courage, and love that prove God’s power to heal even the deepest wounds of war.
Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts: Three Vacation Read Novellas (Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts Box Sets), released on August 26, 2025
Sandra’s novella in the collection: A Spring at The Greenbrier
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of America’s most exquisite Southern resorts of the Gilded Age. Journey through three captivating stories of faith, love, and discovery set against the breathtaking backdrops of The Greenbrier’s healing springs, Mobile Bay’s coastal splendor, and the majestic Tallulah Falls.
A Spring at The Greenbrier by Sandra Merville Hart
They have so much in common…yet love is not allowed between the wealthy and the staff.
Marilla will sacrifice anything for her family, so when her sister’s doctor suggests daily sulphur spring baths, an amenity her family could never afford, Marilla takes a job at The Greenbrier resort bathhouse in order to give her sister the care she needs. When her sister befriends another girl staying at the resort with a similar health condition, Marilla finds herself crossing paths with the girl’s handsome, charming, older brother. And despite their growing attraction to each other, anything more than friendship with Wes must remain a dream. After all, resort staff cannot court guests and Marilla will not risk her sister’s health for her own happiness.
A Season at the Grand by Sherri Wilson Johnson
Photographer Amelia Harris has had enough of her aunts’ meddling matchmaking. So when The Photographic Times commissions her to spend the summer on Mobile Bay taking portraits of the elite and capturing nature for penny postcards, Amelia happily accepts. But if she’s to ever gain respect in a man’s world there is no room for romance.
Point Clear Resort General Manager Titus Overton never wanted the position he inherited when his cousin passed away. And now he has to deal with the big-city photographer stomping her way through sand dunes that house the migratory birds nesting there. But when she reveals an admiration for his feathered friends, it reawakens a longing in his heart he’d buried after the death of his fiancé.
When threats arise against Amelia and the other resort guests, Titus knows he must step in to help. But she insists they trust God for deliverance. How can he turn to a God who took away his first beloved?
As the danger closes in, he must find the courage to overcome his past before someone gets hurt—especially the woman he’s come to love.
A Summer at The Niagara of the South by Denise Weimer
Breaking under the stress of being a rising star, opera singer Grace Galveston travels to Tallulah Falls in search of reprieve. With its multiple waterfalls, spectacular gorge and mountain scenery, and lavish resorts, “The Niagara of the South,” seems the perfect place to do just that. Even amid the crowds and excitement of an aerialist’s attempt to cross the gorge, Grace hopes to find peace.
Daniel Monroe basks in that peace as minister of a local church. He’s the perfect tour guide for Grace during her visit—until his heart gets entangled with the red-haired beauty with an angel’s voice. The trip sheds light on the secret pain in Grace’s heart. And does she even share the faith that’s so vital to his ministry? Can the blessing of friendship and the possibility of love guide her toward healing, or will the call of her life back in New York mean even greater heartbreak?
Lose yourself in these inspiring tales of romance and faith, where summer loves bloom amid the splendor of America’s most exclusive resorts. Perfect for readers seeking clean, uplifting historical romance with a message of faith.
Spying for Love: Five Espionage Historical Romance Novels, released on September 16, 2025.
Sandra’s novel in the collection: Byway to Danger
Love blooms in the shadows of history’s most pivotal moments as five extraordinary couples risk everything for duty, honor, and love.
Spark of the Revolution by Megan Soja
Patience Abbott has long felt unsettled and anxious to leave behind her painful memories in England for a fresh start in America. As tension grows in her new home of Boston, so does the distance between Patience and her estranged father. So when Josiah Wagner walks into her life, it finally feels like she’s not alone. His patriotic leanings put him at odds with her father’s loyalties.
Josiah Wagner yearns for a true home and family, something he works toward forging tools as a blacksmith, and forging plans with the Sons of Liberty. With the destruction of tea in Boston Harbor, Josiah finds himself drawn into its tumultuous wake, pulling the woman he loves along with him.
A Conflicted Betrothal by Denise Weimer
As a King’s Ranger, Ansel Anderson loves his independent life. He’s also a second son, which means he’ll need the favor of someone influential to secure a land grant to settle his future. What better way to win support than by marrying the daughter of a member of the Governor’s Council?
When Savannah erupts into riots and intrigue following the passage of the Stamp Act, Ansel is tasked with identifying a spy passing sensitive information to the Liberty Boys and the author of anonymous letters threatening those loyal to the governor. And as suspicions focus on the Scott family, which is he prepared to sacrifice—love or loyalty?
Petticoat Spy by Elva Cobb Martin
When Anna Grace Laurens’s parents are murdered and plantation burned, she seizes her only option for escape—a desperate leap into the Cooper River. She’ll do anything to survive…and get revenge.
John Cooper Vargas is used to danger as he sails his sloop upriver through war-torn colonies, but seeing a woman plunge into the river amidst Tory gunfire is something he wouldn’t have thought possible. Until now.
Rescuing her draws him into a web of intrigue, but he can’t let her fight the British on her own. As the American Revolution closes in around them, it may take a miracle for them—and their love—to survive.
The Sword and the Secret by Jan Davis Warren
Lord John Stanton is the last male heir of his royal lineage. He has the responsibility to marry and carry on the family name, but a secret vow to God could change his future from royal heir to humble servant of the church. His journey to the monastery to become a monk is interrupted when he meets a dangerous, but beautiful, woman who has secrets of her own.
Raised as property of the Crown, Julianna Westerfield longs to be free to pursue love and have a family of her own. Trained to be a spy and assassin, she has a chance to earn her freedom by completing a mission to uncover a murderous plot and the identities of the Black Guard. Now the assassins are after her. To survive she must depend on a handsome monk and his cantankerous donkey.
Byway to Danger by Sandra Merville Hart
Meg Brooks didn’t stop spying for the Union when her job at the Pinkerton National Detective Agency ended, especially now that she lives in the Confederate capital. Her job at the Yancey bakery provides many opportunities to discover vital information to pass on to her Union contact.
Cade Yancey knows the beautiful widow is a spy when he hires her, and he has secrets of his own. The more his feelings for the courageous woman grow, the greater his determination to protect her by guarding his secrets. Her own investigations place her in enough peril.
Five complete novels in one collection, each a sweeping tale of intrigue, faith, and romance set against the backdrop of America’s most defining conflicts.
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