The Ring That Binds

Linda Carroll-Bradd

1886, Aspen mining town--Widow Celina Innes runs her dressmaking shop and lives down her late husband’s bad choices and bad debts for her daughter’s sake. General Store co-owner, Mikel Toussaint, wishes he could ease the burden of this proud woman who works too hard. He slips treats to the child in hopes of pleasing her mama. When illness strikes the child, Celina turns to Mikel for help and they work together all night to get past the crisis, deepening their friendship. Can a woman sworn to put down roots and a man looking for more riches find happiness? 

The Ring That Binds