Set in the Black Hills of South Dakota in the late 1880's, THE HANGING BRIDE  is the story of Natty Lane, a young woman who, after just inheriting her family's defunct silver mine, has the responsibility for caring for her 'eccentric' uncle.  Desperate to find silver in her mine, Natty trades her only possession, her late mother's wedding ring, in exchange for the chance to marry a man who has been sentenced to hang.   

Cole Remmington was more than ready to die.  After killing the remaining outlaw who'd decimated his life, he'd had every intention of doing the 'hangman's dance.'  Unfortunately, the local judge has other ideas, instead pulling him off the gallows and pushing him into marriage to the most determined woman he'd ever known.  Now, Natty and Cole must somehow build a life together while dealing with well meaning townspeople, rowdy outlaws, and even a tough Texas Ranger.  In spite of the difficult times they face together, Natty knows she must hold on to Cole and teach him that with true love, even the most battered hearts can be mended.