The Bookworm Book #4 & Orphans of Cooper’s

Meet Sam, known throughout Cooper’s Ridge as “Book Lady.” Orphaned at a young age, she left the only home she knew with just enough money and a carpet bag of belongings, driven by a single purpose: to find the man she believes is her father.But when Sam finally arrives, she hesitates. The man she seeks has recently married, and she’s not ready to disrupt his newfound happiness. Instead, she sets up a quaint bookstore, hiding her true identity behind the stacks of novels and worn leather bindings. The only clue she carries is a delicate piece of jewelry from her late mother—a token of a past she’s desperate to uncover.Her quiet existence is soon disrupted by a stranger, accompanied by a spirited orphan girl. He believes books are frivolous for a child’s upbringing, but Sam knows better. Determined to impart the gift of literacy, she embarks on a journey to teach the girl to read while navigating the unexpected emotions stirred by the stranger’s presence.As sparks fly and secrets unravel, Sam must confront her own fears and desires. Will she find the courage to reveal her true self and embrace the love that awaits her in the heart of the frontier? This is Sam’s untold tale of love, longing, and the transformative power of books in the Wild West.Sam was a character in The Christmas Inn by Cyndi Raye.