{"product_id":"a-lady-divided-9798990584822","title":"A Lady Divided","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust when she thinks she's defeated the past, it returns with a vengeance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFighting to keep her late husband's dream alive and her land-grabbing neighbors at bay, Laurel Tillman longs for a peace she knew before the war. But when her skill with a rifle saves a stranger from a mountain lion attack-a man whose life she once wouldn't have hesitated to take-wartime memories rush back. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile raising her daughter and taking responsibility for the stray women who work on her sheep ranch, Laurel can't wait to get the injured Yankee out of her house. Getting him out of her heart is an entirely different matter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuinn Spencer, a former Union cavalry officer, owes Laurel a debt, but his career as a new lawyer in town comes with a warning to stay away from the unconventional women of La Casa del Fuego. Then, with the discovery of a dead man on Laurel's ranch, Quinn must choose between his career and justice for a woman who can't bear the sight of him. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they battle an unknown adversary who sets out to destroy Laurel, will she join forces with her former enemy? Or will she allow the past to overcome any chance of a truce between them . . . and, possibly, something more?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeet the women of La Casa del Fuego-House of Fire-as they are forced by circumstances to live their lives outside the bounds of accepted femininity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArdoin, Sandra:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAs an author of heartwarming historical and contemporary romance, Sandra Ardoin engages readers with page-turning stories of love and faith. Rarely out of reach of a book, she's also an armchair sports enthusiast, country music listener, and seldom says no to eating out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit her at www.sandraardoin.com. Connect with her on BookBub, Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads. Subscribe to the newsletter and keep up with what's new, discover what's upcoming, and learn of specials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corner Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603156697362,"sku":"9798990584822","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fa475848-345a-4951-828a-47bb14b65a33.jpg?v=1757426722","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-lady-divided-9798990584822","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}