Ever since James W Marshall discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill, California, it was only a matter of time before thousands flocked to the area to seek their fortune. Lydia Collins is a young woman running a boarding-house with her Aunt May in New York City and when she hears of the discovery, nothing seems more ridiculous to her than the idea of leaving everything behind to chase a dream. After all, she has everything she could possibly want – a successful business and a handsome, charming, fiancé, Jake.

However, all that changes with the arrival of the mysterious Silas Jones, who brings with him news that turns Lydia’s world upside down. She begins to wonder if California might not be the best place for her after all and embarks upon the adventure of a lifetime following her heart to see if she can find the greatest treasure of all: love.

Fortune Out West is a gripping new series of romantic novels set in the Californian Gold Rush of the mid-19th century. The five books in the collection follow the life of Lydia Collins, as a chain of events leads her to question what it is she really wants – and with whom.

Fortune Out West: The Series Includes all 5 Books:

Book One: A Rush of Gold to the Head
Book Two: Don't Look Back
Book Three: Dry Diggins
Book Four: Suspicions and Lies
Book Five: Here to Stay