Hearts of Gold — Abigail Armani

The year is 1859, and Jesse King is a lucky man in more than ways than one. Not only has he discovered gold whilst out prospecting near the South Platte river close to the base of the Rocky Mountains, he also wins the heart of the tempestuous Eleanor Miller. On his way to the Wells Fargo office, he stops to help Eleanor who has injured her arm whilst chopping wood. After her initial distrust vanishes, Eleanor invites Jesse to stay to supper, and he ends up staying several days, helping around the place while Eleanor's arm heals.

The two enjoy each other's company and the chemistry between them flares, but Eleanor finds out that she can only push this handsome enigmatic cowboy so far before he retaliates by spanking her bottom! It seems that a good old-fashioned spanking is exactly what Eleanor needs to help curb her sassy ways - and the lovemaking that follows is a whole new and exciting experience for her.

One day, Jesse promises Eleanor a surprise on his return from Windy Creek, vowing to return to her in a week. But as the weeks pass, he fails to return. Yet Eleanor never gives up on him and the dream of a future together. But will that dream ever be realized...?