Summerвђ™s Spunk By Marie Higgins May 2026

A deputy and former childhood rival of Summer who finds himself increasingly drawn to her "spunk" despite his existing engagement.

Beyond the romance, the plot includes elements of mystery surrounding the stagecoach attacks and western bandits. Reader Reception Reviewers typically praise the book for its:

Summer struggles to balance her polished etiquette training with her natural, rugged Colorado roots. Summer’s Spunk by Marie Higgins

Despite the genre tropes, the characters are often described as "down to earth" and "believably flawed".

Summer’s Spunk by is the 33rd installment in the Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides series. This historical romance set in the American West focuses on the fiery reunion of childhood rivals. Plot Overview A deputy and former childhood rival of Summer

To Summer's dismay, she discovers Jesse is engaged to her own sister. The story follows the comedic and emotional tension as Summer tries to disrupt the upcoming wedding while navigating her own romantic feelings for the man she once considered her enemy.

The inclusion of bandits and stagecoach rescues keeps the story moving quickly. Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides Book 33 Despite the genre tropes, the characters are often

Many readers enjoy the banter between Summer and Jesse.