Amethyst by Lauraine Snelling (Dakotah Treasures #4, Very good, 2005, Pbk, 320 pages, Bethany House)

In very good condition: cover and pages have light wear. ISBN 0764200542

Amethyst Colleen O'Shaunasy travels west to find her father's heir. But when she discovers Joel in Dakotah Territory, she uncovers shocking news. How will she tell her overbearing father? And how will he react when he learns she's not coming home?

Major Jeremiah McHenry has returned from the army and returns to Dakotah Territory to make a new life. Amethyst is touched by his kind and gentlemanly manner, and soon he's captured her heart. But does he see her as merely a servant rather than a prospective bride?