Romance isn’t just for the young! It’s also for the not-so-young and for those who have loved and lost. Though I haven’t read Hollow Hearts, I’m intrigued that the heroine is a middle-aged widow instead of a never-been-kissed young gal.

The novel, written by Donna Schlacter, is the second book in her Hearts of the Pony Express Series. Read the cover copy (below)–I’m confident you’ll be intrigued, too! 

Donna is giving away a print edition and autographed bookplate for a US winner or an ebook for an international winner.

The Story

Middle-aged widow Edith Cooper walks away from the cemetery along the Green River near Simpson’s Hollow, Utah Territory. Away from the husband buried there this morning. Away from their plans and dreams for their future. Along the way, two men offer their hand in marriage. For her protection, one says. For his children’s sake, says the second. Were any of these reasons enough to marry? She must choose one. But which?

Albert Whitt, stationmaster of the Pony Express Station, loves his independent life. Twice stood up by women, he takes the only course that ensures no more rejection: stay clear of them. But when he learns that the stoic Widow Cooper is considering two proposals from men not worthy of lacing her boots, he must do something. But what?

Can Edith and Albert find a new beginning in the midst of tragedy, or will they choose the most convenient path—alone?

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