{"product_id":"staking-a-claim-the-lone-star","title":"Staking a Claim The Lone Star","description":"Jess Monroe wanted freedom. Freedom from the stuffy life of proper manners, courtship, and rules that held her captive. Jess had always had a mind of her own, and craved a life where she could breathe.\n\nShe found it in the Colorado gold rush town of Sneede, disguised as a man.\n\nJess moved from Texas to Colorado with her grandpa and uncle, but after a freak mining accident, one of several that seem to be connected with the wealthiest man in town, Terrence Cookson, leaves her grandpa lame and her uncle dead, Jess takes it upon herself to mine their claim, The Lone Star, to keep it active and from going back to Cookson.\n\nWhen a new doctor comes to town, everyone questions why he left his life in Boston. Caleb Smith has a secret, and wants a new life, but not a wife. When Jess is thrown into his path against her will, her disdain turns into admiration and a pull she can’t quite explain.\n\nJess’ identity is discovered, and she soon has Cookson trying to win her hand. Caleb is fighting his own feelings for Jess, he knows he can’t get involved, but can he really let her be with Cookson even though he doesn’t trust him?\n\nWill Jess be swayed by fine dining and a doting suitor, or will she fight for the man she loves?\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0G459F8YZ\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0G459F8YZ.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Riner, Meg\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43623951827005,"sku":"BVV.B0G459F8YZ.G","price":12.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0G459F8YZ-0.jpg?v=1789421200","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/staking-a-claim-the-lone-star","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}