An American historical romance about trusting others to form a new family. Kansas Rancher Asher Brenner was relieved to escort Alva Wilerson to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair instead of continuing on the planned train trip to Texas with his brothers and her cousins. Shy and reserved, Asher had secretly admired Alva for years but was hesitant to court her. This trip together was the perfect opportunity to explore a budding relationship and the possible dream of a future together, raising sheep and a family on Asher's grandfather's ranch. Alva has always wished Asher would look her way because they had so many common interests, from their mutual love of books to lambs and sheepdogs. But instead of exploring the fair exhibits, Alva and Asher find themselves trying to solve a mystery in the back alleys of Chicago. Can they find the abandoned children and save them from harm before returning to Kansas? Read all these romance novels set in the fictional Clear Creek, Kansas. Brides with Grit Series (first series in the years 1873-1874) 1. Rania Ropes a Rancher (Rania and Jacob) 2. Millie Marries a Marshal (Millie and Adam) 3. Hilda Hogties a Horseman (Hilda and Noah) 4. Cora Captures a Cowboy (Cora and Dagmar) 5. Sarah Snares a Soldier (Sarah and Marcus) 6. Cate Corrals a Cattleman (Cate and Isaac) 7. Darcie Desires a Drover (Darcie and Reuben) 8. Tina Tracks a Trail Boss (Tina and Leif) 9. Lorna Loves a Lawyer (Lorna and Lyle) 10. Helen Heals a Hotelier (Helen and Ethan) 11. Faye Favors a Foreman (Faye and Rusty) 12. Amy Admires an Amish Man (Amy and Eli) Grooms with Honor Series (second series covering 1885-1892) 1. Angus' Trust (Angus and Daisy) 2. Fergus' Honor (Fergus and Iris) 3. Gabe's Pledge (Gabe and Iva Mae) 4. Mack's Care (Mack and Pansy) 5. Cullen's Love (Cullen and Rose) 6. Seth's Promise (Seth and Lily) 7. Adolph's Choice (Adolph and Poppy) 8. Nolan's Vow (Nolan and Holly) 9. Elof's Mission (Elof and Linnea) 10. Jasper's Wish (Jasper and Julip) 11. Tully's Faith (Tully and Violet) 12. Kiowa's Oath (Kiowa and Mary) Mismatched Mail-Order Brides Series (third series, 1892) 1. The Peashooter Society's Plan 2. Amelia changes her Fellow (Amelia and Barton) 3. Avalee exchanges her Fiancé (Avalee and Gordon) 4. Maggie shifts her Gent (Maggie and Peter) 5. Maisie swaps her Groom (Maisie and Squires) 6. Molly switches her Man (Molly and Tobin) 7. Nadine trades her Partner (Nadine and Wesley) 8. The Christmas Plan Rancher's Word Series (fourth series, 1893) 1. Accept my Word 2. Believe my Word 3. Give my Word 4. Have my Word 5. Honor my Word 6. Keep my Word 7. Recall my Word