Blurb: In the tumultuous year of 1864, when both the Civil War and Indian uprisings were waging, Melissa Sullivan is desperate to escape a lecherous uncle who is accusing her of killing her aunt. Stowing away in a wagon bound for the Colorado Territory, she soon discovers its owner is a high-handed lieutenant in the Union army who is escaping his own demons. While he believes he has the right to make decisions for her, she is determined to become self-sufficient like her new friend Mavis, an Irish lass with a soft heart, a hard exterior, and a weak acquaintance with the truth. Swept along by the relentless push westward, Melissa finds herself entangled in circumstances far beyond her control. She is faced with limited choices after her arrival in Denver as pivotal historic events, including the Sand Creek Massacre, unfold around her. Will she win the fight to determine her own destiny and will she make the right decision when it comes to love?

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Author Bio: After spending 25 years in academia, teaching finance and authoring finance textbooks as an independent contractor for major publishing companies, Marianne retired early to devote more time to her lifelong dream: writing a novel and having it published. What Might Have Been,her debut novel, was inspired by the rich history of the Denver, Colorado, area she discovered while living there. She currently resides in western North Carolina and enjoys hearing from her readers. Connect with her through her website: https://marianneplunkert.wixsite.com/marianneplunkert-4.

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