This Gun for Hire

Former cavalryman Quill McKenna is tasked with protecting Mr. Stonechurch’s daughter amid threats against their family and property, leading him to hire a new guardian who stirs unexpected feelings. Calico Nash, a skilled scout and sharpshooter, takes on the role of private tutor while fending off danger, and her growing attraction to Quill complicates her sense of independence. As the threats intensify, Calico faces a difficult choice between holding onto her independence or trusting Quill to give her a chance at happiness.