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Heartwarming Historical Western Romance Novels

Discover captivating tales of adventure and love set in the 1800s, featuring diverse characters and happy endings that will keep you enthralled from the first page to the last.

Mountain Men of Montana Series

Amanda jumped at the chance to start life anew in the booming town of Virginia City in Montana Territory. But, her mule train is attacked before she even gets there. Can Cal save Amanda's life, and their burgeoning love, in time?

Cordelia's husband didn’t return from war, her fiancé jilted her, and she’s alone in Montana Territory. J.B. agrees to help Delia, but when bad things start happening, he realizes he’d do anything to protect her. Will Delia's secret put their future – and lives – at stake?

When actress Josie arrives in Virginia City, she meets Reg, a handsome shopkeeper, is accused of a crime, & finds the past haunting her. How can she open herself up to love when she’s hiding who she used to be?

Bertha has spent years plotting her return from Montana Territory to Eastern society as a respectable lady. Will Bertha choose the man who will help her escape her past, or the one who wants her just the way she is?

From Chicago to Montana Territory, through a wilderness filled with geysers, mud pots and hot springs, these two lost hearts must work together to survive.How far will they go to protect each other and the love they’ve found?

Three books in one: Rescued by the Mountain Man, Mining for Love, and Moving Mountains. Cal & Amanda's story, J.B. and Delia's story, and Josie and Reg's story.

The Darlington Family Saga Series

Someone is sabotaging the ranches in Red Fox Creek. And fingers are pointing to someone in the Darlington family. Meet widow Maggie, son Lincoln, daughter Clara, and nephew Michael. If you like close families, the action and adventure of the Wild West (1892 Montana) and a bit of romance, you will love this new family saga series.

Visit with the Darlingtons again. Clara hides from heartache in the suffrage movement. Michael turns to the law to hide from forbidden love. And Maggie's biggest secret threatens to come to light, potentially jeopardizing her chance at love and threatening to pull her family apart.

The No-Name Boarding House Series

Bertha is faced with a choice: she can protect the life with her husband that she fought so long and hard to get, or she can protect two young women whose vulnerable position remind Bertha of the turning point in her own life. But even offering the sisters a place to stay is fraught with peril, because in the Wild West a “boarding house” has a reputation.

With no resources and no other place to go, Layla moves into a new boarding house. She can get a job or marry a stranger. She goes to work for Jared. Even as they are drawn to each other, they keep their distance so that they can keep their honor. How long can they dream of a future that never comes?

Customer Reviews

See what readers are saying about Dana Alden's novels.

This is an unbelievably beautiful western historical! The plot pulls on heartstrings as it unravels. The cast of characters live their lives to their best as the struggle. Excellent read!

Meri Overstreet

United States

Wonderful story that takes you on a journey with many twists and turns along the way. Cal and Amanda are total opposites, but when he rescues her they forge a friendship. You’ll experience a myriad of emotions throughout their many adventures while trying to reach safety from an unknown enemy. I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves historical fiction with lots of excitement! Grab a copy to find out if Cal and Amanda reach their HEA!! This is the first book I’ve read by Dana Alden, but it won’t be the last!! 🏆🥇


Gail Midgette

United States

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