The Noble Guardian

Abigail Gilbert's journey across England is threatened by highwaymen. Horse patrol captain Samuel Thatcher arrives just ... (more)

Abigail Gilbert's journey across England is threatened by highwaymen. Horse patrol captain Samuel Thatcher arrives just in time to save her. When she offers him what he desperately needs, he agrees to accompany her on the rest of the journey. (less)

"Life couldn't be better for Abigail Gilbert - but it's been a long time coming. Having lived with a family who hated he... (more)

"Life couldn't be better for Abigail Gilbert - but it's been a long time coming. Having lived with a family who hated her, love is finally within reach. Abby sets off on a journey across England to marry one of the most prestigious gentleman bachelors in the land - until highwaymen upset her plans and threaten her life. Horse patrol captain Samuel Thatcher arrives just in time to save Abby. But to him she's simply another victim in a job he's come to despise. Tired of the dark side of humanity, he intends to buy land and retire. Abby pleads with him to escort her on the rest of her journey. He refuses until she offers him the thing he desperately needs to achieve his goal: money. Delivering her safely will earn him more than enough to settle into a quiet life. So begins an impossible trek for the cynical lawman and the proper lady. Each will be indelibly changed by the time they reach her betrothed, if they don't kill one another first - or fall in love."--Publisher description. (less)

"Life couldn't be better for Abigail Gilbert - but it's been a long time coming. Having lived with a family who hated he... (more)

"Life couldn't be better for Abigail Gilbert - but it's been a long time coming. Having lived with a family who hated her, love is finally within reach. Abby sets off on a journey across England to marry one of the most prestigious gentleman bachelors in the land - until highwaymen upset her plans and threaten her life. Horse patrol captain Samuel Thatcher arrives just in time to save Abby. But to him she's simply another victim in a job he's come to despise. Tired of the dark side of humanity, he intends to buy land and retire. Abby pleads with him to escort her on the rest of her journey. He refuses until she offers him the thing he desperately needs to achieve his goal: money. Delivering her safely will earn him more than enough to settle into a quiet life. So begins an impossible trek for the cynical lawman and the proper lady. Each will be indelibly changed by the time they reach her betrothed, if they don't kill one another first - or fall in love."--Publisher description. (less)