Summerвђ™s Spunk By Marie Higgins -

After attending her aunt's etiquette school, returns to her hometown in Colorado to begin a new life as a mail-order bride . Her journey home is fraught with danger when her stagecoach is attacked by bandits, leading to her rescue by Jesse Slade , a handsome deputy who used to torment her when they were children.

A feisty and "hard-headed" heroine who has recently returned from etiquette school but hasn't lost her spirited nature. Summer’s Spunk by Marie Higgins

The inclusion of bandits and stagecoach rescues keeps the story moving quickly. Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides Book 33 After attending her aunt's etiquette school, returns to

Despite the genre tropes, the characters are often described as "down to earth" and "believably flawed". The inclusion of bandits and stagecoach rescues keeps

A deputy and former childhood rival of Summer who finds himself increasingly drawn to her "spunk" despite his existing engagement.

To Summer's dismay, she discovers Jesse is engaged to her own sister. The story follows the comedic and emotional tension as Summer tries to disrupt the upcoming wedding while navigating her own romantic feelings for the man she once considered her enemy.

Summer struggles to balance her polished etiquette training with her natural, rugged Colorado roots.