THE BLOSSOM AND THE NETTLE

The California Chronicles 1888-1891

EMMELINE AMITY CALLAHAN a feisty charmer with a needy heart. Emmeline’s an ugly duckling. At least that’s what she thinks, that is until she receives a gift that leads her to California’s Big Valley where she makes a surprising discovery.

QAUID DEARBOURNE a tough and tender cowboy. He’s passionate about keeping his land in its original wild glory. Sparks fly when his irresistible new neighbor covers her acreage with perfectly even rows of fragrant, flowery trees.