Josiah Adams seeks refuge in the quiet town of Deepwater, answering the letter for a mail-order husband. He yearns for a mother for his young daughter, Madeline, but the fears from his first failed marriage keep his heart guarded. For his daughter's sake, he'll try again, but when he arrives, the woman who sent the letter is nowhere to be found.

Ginny Waters, the eldest of eleven, possesses a natural nurturing spirit and agrees to take on the role of nanny until the mysterious letter sender, and Madeline's new mother, can be found. Meanwhile, her heart warms to both the little girl and her reserved father.

As the trio fall into a comfortable routine, Josiah finds himself softening toward Ginny. Could there be room for love in his heart again? But what about the woman he was supposed to have a marriage of convenience with?

Suddenly, Madeline and Ginny vanish without a trace, and Josiah's world crumbles. Fear and desperation grip him as he searches for answers. Will he ever see his daughter and his new love again?

This kisses only historical romance is a complete standalone. You don't need to read any of the other books in the series to enjoy it.