Refined and simplified title: A Wanton Woman (Mail Order Bride of Slate Springs Book 1)

A marriage devoid of love seems destined for failure. Celia Lawrence faces ostracism in her conservative hometown after catching her husband in bed with another woman, leading to a tragic chain of events where both adulterers are killed. Despite not being directly involved in the deaths, Celia is vilified by gossip and blamed for her husband's infidelity. Desperate to escape her past, she decides to become a mail-order bride and relocates to Colorado.

In Slate Springs, Colorado, Luke Tate, serving as the town's mayor, is held to high moral standards. Situated in a remote mountainous area, Slate Springs offers little opportunity for women, prompting Luke to reluctantly participate in a local law allowing him to share a wife with his brother, Walker. Although uninterested in having a wife of his own, Luke agrees out of duty.

Walker, Luke's brother, is emotionally scarred from his first wife's death and harbors deep cynicism about love. While he has physical desires, he believes love is not within his reach. He expects Luke to provide emotional support to their new bride while he fulfills his own needs.

Despite their misgivings and the absence of love, Celia, Luke, and Walker find themselves bound by desire. This unexpected connection raises the question of whether it can withstand the dangers that follow Celia from Texas. As they navigate their complex relationships, they begin to question whether desire alone can lead to love, and whether they are willing to risk everything to find it.

In summary, their unconventional marriage, driven by duty and physical attraction rather than love, faces numerous challenges. Yet, as they confront these obstacles together, they discover that sometimes risking everything is the only path to true love.

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