Berkley historical romance

Years ago, Texas Ranger Jacob Dalton bailed an orphaned girl named Nell out of trouble more times than he could count. But now the kid he once called "Two Bits" has grown into a beautiful young woman--and is in more trouble than ever before.

Once branded the bastard child of the Earl of Wyvern, Geraint Penderyn returns home to Tegfan after a 10-year absence to find toll gates across public roads and many of his farmers living in squalor. As a ragged impoverished boy, he had been one with the villagers. Now, as the new Earl, he's met with hostility and resentment, especially from his childhood sweetheart, Marged Evans. To make things right with his people (and to win back Marged), he masquerades as a "Rebecca," one of the bewigged, white-cloaked leaders of the 1842 riots against Welsh toll roads. Disguised as a man, Marged rides as one of Rebecca's "daughters," and, as to be expected, falls in love with the man behind the mask.In a perfect world, they would be meant for each other. But he is a man born of wealth and privilege. She is a lowly minister's daughter. And the fate that divides them sparks the fires of rebellion in their hearts. For they know there is only one way to love--honestly, passionately, truly.

Northern California, 1878. Monterey was the golden land where Major Jeremy Morgan built a flourishing empire and made his vast fortune. Where, basking in the luxuiant glow of prosperity, he and his wife Ariana raised their children. Hamilton....A vision of spiritual perfection hounded him, drove him to the edge. Luke...The shrewd young lawyer fought many battles-and clashed headlong with his land-owning father. Elaine...Jeremy's pride, the toast of Monterey. Leaving behind a shattered dream of love, she followed her pioneering heart, determined to call the land her own. California Series: Behold the Dream Forever the Dream (#2)