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An unexpected inheritance. An unknown future. An unending love. Determined to tame her younger brother’s rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin’s invitation to move west, and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado, is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an “untimely inheritance” challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust—and perhaps even her heart. U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to relive—and the one woman who can help him find the future he’s been longing for. As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.
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This was very enjoyable. Though I usually hate characters having modern names in historical settings, McKenna's was plausibly explained and fit the character well. The young woman herself is quite the character! She makes plenty of mistakes, while her brother makes even more, and it takes her awhile to learn from them and realize she can't fix the world all on her own.
I loved how Emma and Mei's stories were worked in. They are probably some of the most colorful secondary characters I've ever encountered...unique and well-rounded and believable.
The hero, Wyatt, is a very good hero. His time in law enforcement makes him an expert at tough love, but I liked watching him develop some tender love, too.
And I just have to say that I loved “meeting” McKenna as a younger girl at the end of “To Whisper Her Name”! :)