Set against the rugged beauty of 1880s and 1890s Arizona Territory, the Colter Sons series follows five brothers as they navigate family secrets, secret identities, and blind ambition that threatens to tear them apart. Will adversity bring them closer together, or will family dynamics scatter them as these sons move into manhood?
The Arizona Territory: 1880s-1890s Experience the dramatic changes sweeping through Prescott, Arizona Territory during this pivotal time in American history. From cattle ranching to railroad expansion, witness how faith and family bonds are tested in an era of unprecedented growth and challenge.
Sam Colter & Ellie Mae Thatcher | 1887
Sam feels like the family misfit as he takes on ranch responsibilities. When a journalist's arrival threatens his sense of security, he blames the woman he's falling for.
Can he embrace his destiny and win the heart of the woman who's changed everything?
Tropes: Reluctant Heir, Secret Identity, Love at First Sight
Boone Colter & Jaclyn "Jack" Bennett | 1890-1891
When boisterous Boone hires Jack Bennett to survey for a new railroad, he never expects to choose between independence and protecting Jack. But Jack is hiding a dangerous secret that could destroy them both.
Will love conquer his thirst for adventure when her secret changes the stakes?
Tropes: Free Spirit, Shotgun Marriage, Character in Disguise
James Colter & Keri Glassman | 1891-1893
Successful businessman James has everything except the one thing he longs for most: a wife and family. When he dances with his friend's teenage daughter, was it love at first sight, or will ambition win again?
Can he build a railroad empire and still win the woman of his dreams?
Tropes: Wealthy Hero, Age Gap Romance, Love at First Sight
Deacon Colter & Lilian Harper | 1892-1893
Deacon's obsessive-compulsive nature makes him believe no woman could love him. When his best friend asks him to become a livestock inspector, a murder mystery unfolds that will test both friendship and love.
Will he risk love when he believes no woman could accept his flaws?
Tropes: Forbidden Love, Justice and Revenge, Murder Mystery
Preston Colter & Hetty Clark | 1893-1894
Years of drinking and drifting catch up to Preston until a near-death experience changes everything. When he encounters an old flame with a secret, will he prove he's truly changed, or fall back into destructive ways?
Tropes: Prodigal Son, Single Mother, Surprise Baby
Violet Colter & Zayne Harrison | 1906
After three attempts at marriage left her a widow and single mother, Violet has sworn off love. But when the bully from her past returns as a changed man and fellow single parent, will compassion lead her to give love a fourth try?
Tropes: Multiple Widow, Former Enemies
Sam Colter & Ellie Mae Thatcher
Sam feels like the family misfit as he takes on ranch responsibilities. When a journalist's arrival threatens his sense of security, he blames the woman he's falling for.
Can he embrace his destiny and win the heart of the woman who's changed everything?
Boone Colter & Jaclyn "Jack" Bennett
When boisterous Boone hires Jack Bennett to survey for a new railroad, he never expects to choose between independence and protecting Jack. But Jack is hiding a dangerous secret that could destroy them both.
Will love conquer his thirst for adventure when her secret changes the stakes?
James Colter & Keri Glassman
Successful businessman James has everything except the one thing he longs for most: a wife and family. When he dances with his friend's teenage daughter, was it love at first sight, or will ambition win again?
Can he build a railroad empire and still win the woman of his dreams?
Deacon Colter & Lilian Harper
Deacon's obsessive-compulsive nature makes him believe no woman could love him. When his best friend asks him to become a livestock inspector, a murder mystery unfolds that will test both friendship and love.
Will he risk love when he believes no woman could accept his flaws?
Adventure, Honor, and Brotherhood
Mark your place in these gripping Christian historical action & adventure tales with this compelling double-sided bookmark. The front features an intriguing series teaser set against a dramatic Western sunset silhouette, while the back showcases all six book covers from this beloved brotherhood saga.
Features:
Dimensions: 2" x 6"
Whether you're beginning with The Reluctant Cattleman or following the complete journey through The Resilient Bride, this bookmark captures the spirit of five brothers navigating family secrets, hidden identities, and the challenges of manhood in the rugged West.
Will adversity bring the Colter family closer together, or will family dynamics scatter them to the winds? Carry their story of faith, honor, and resilience with you wherever your reading takes you.
Perfect for readers who love Christian historical fiction with adventure, brotherhood themes, and authentic Western settings.
While each book can be enjoyed as a standalone romance, readers will get the most enjoyment reading the series in order to follow the interconnected characters and their lives in Prescott, Arizona Territory.
Writing the Colter Sons series was a deeply personal journey for me. These brothers wrestle with the kind of family struggles that test your faith and shape who you become—something I think many of us can relate to. I wrote the first chapters of the first five books in one sitting because their voices came to me so clearly. That moment helped me understand each of them in a way that made their stories feel real and honest.