title: Daughters of the Prairie: A Collection of Novellas
author:  Helen Hardt 
description: #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Helen Hardt's passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasnt stopped since. In addition to being an award winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, shes a mother, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerrys ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers. Visit her here: https://www.facebook.com/HelenHardt
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  Rose in Bloom
  
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  This book is an original publication of Helen Hardt
  
  This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are
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