Debra Ullrick

Abby Bowen's dream to open a dinner theater in the mansion she bought in Hot Mineral Springs, CO, are stymied by the Mayor and Town Committee because she is a woman. They insist that she have a male business partner to get the license. Abby advertises and selects Harrison Kingsley from Boston. Harrison is in need of a quick business success to claim his inheritance. He comes to CO with his twin sons and joins Abby's venture. Their partnership is supposed to last 3 months. Needless to say both of there feelings change over time and although there are problems a HEA ending occurs. Nice story.… (more)

Leah Bowen has nightmares of her father's death over 10 years ago and wants to return to NYC where they lived before moving to Idaho. She feels the land was responsible for his death. She puts an ad in the NY Times looking for a husband in NYC. At the post office to collect her responses she finds her friend Jake collecting the same kind of letters and they determine to help each other make a selection. When one of Leah's prospects comes to Idaho to meet her and brings his sister, the two are faced with deciding what it is they really want. A warm-hearted inspirational historical.… (more)

Michael Bowen and Selina Farleigh get married by proxy after corresponding for 4 months. But Selina can't read or write and had her best friend write for her, but her friend forgot to mention that and other things and exaggerated some things. When she arrives in trousers, Michael is disappointed. He was looking for a lady and got a plain Appalachian hill girl. They decide to try things out and try to make the best of things. Selina is determined to remain true to herself while trying to fit in. There are some very humorous anecdotes and a sincere effort made by both. A nice, inspirational western romance.… (more)