Her Montana Promise Made in Pencil. A Western Historical Romance Book - Sally M. Ross

Margaret Hawthorne is the "Iceberg" of the Montana Territory-a brilliant land administrator struggling to rule her office while everything seems to be falling apart. But when her father's death leaves her legacy at the mercy of a ruthless cousin, her life's work begins to crack. To save her life's work, Margaret must secure the one thing she never wanted: a husband.

Caleb Boone is a man of grit and granite, a former lawman who knows exactly how fast a man can lose everything. Haunted by the tragedy that left his parents broken, he has no interest in high-society games. Yet, when Margaret offers a marriage of convenience, he accepts-not for the power, but to ensure another family isn't destroyed by greed.

What starts as a paper contract ignites into a high-stakes battle for survival as a shadow of sabotage stalks the frontier. Forced into a shared life, professional distance gives way to a tender bond that may cost them both their hearts. In a world built on property lines and legal lies, they must decide if their fake vow is worth a real sacrifice.