Embraced by a Tormented Heart by Lorelei Brogan

After her mother’s death, Laura only dreamt of one thing: becoming a writer. Little did she know that her dream would crumble into million pieces. When she can no longer live with her stepmother, Laura escapes, and soon finds herself in an awful situation; she is taken hostage, along with a handsome, mysterious stranger… Can Laura’s resilience, determination, and spectacular imagination be the key to save her? Spencer Holland always planned to live a plain, organized life. Abandoned by his mother, he fears that if he opens his heart to anyone, he will get hurt again. However, when destiny brings Laura onto his path, he immediately finds himself drawn to her colorful personality and charismatic nature. The love of a lifetime hanging by a thread… Due to unforeseen circumstances, Laura and Spencer become witnesses to an unthinkable crime that leads to their captivity. Yet, fate places them in a situation that will soon challenge their feelings in the most extraordinary way. How will they find common ground amid such adversity? Will their pure love prevail over hatred and machinations in the end? "Embraced by a Tormented Heart" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.