The Stonemason's Unwelcome Winter Bride

She is both fiercely independent and infuriating. Can Stan stop himself falling for the woman he vowed to protect? Laura Hartley, sole heiress to the Hartley Textiles empire, is kidnapped. To keep the family legacy intact she must escape and find the culprit. But who would want to do this to her? A stranger or someone close to her?A terrified intruder disrupts stonemason, Stanley Munro from his work. When he hears Laura's astonishing story, he vows to help. As they work together to find the kidnapper, they start to develop feelings for each other.Will Laura let down her guard long enough to admit she's in love with her rescuer? And will Stan risk losing Laura by divulging the secret he has been hiding?Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming mature age romantic suspense with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.**Although part of a series, this book is completely standalone.**