Books by Barbara Shepherd

Belle Strong expected her husband to meet her when she stepped off the ferry in north Texas, but she was in for a surprise-her husband is dying. Pregnant and alone, she faces challenges along the Red River where her world includes fur trappers, Indians, and a rugged sea captain. Jacob Owens spends most of his life on the high seas and is a self-proclaimed bachelor. But when a green-eyed beauty enters his world, he finds his thoughts drifting in different directions. Why can't he stop thinking about her, and why is he trading fine beaver pelts for exquisite fabrics to surprise Belle to use in her quilting? Can she protect her son in such an uncivilized country? Or will she be forced to rely on a complete stranger?

Dylan made a promise to his friend, Patrick. He's going to take a photograph of a real potbelly pig at his grandparent's farm. When he arrives, Dylan quickly discovers Grandpa raises everything but potbellied pigs. Later, they visit the county fair hoping to find them. Dylan sees pigs of all colors, shapes and sizes, but no potbellies. Their pens are empty. Will Dylan ever find a real potbelly pig? And will he be able to keep his promise to Patrick?