First in the Western Romance, Brands of Montana Series by Paula Altenburg: An Enemies to Lovers and Second Chance Romance
- Paula Altenburg
- Apr 14
- 2 min read

An enemies to lovers western romance from Tule Publishing.
Strong women and second chances
Wild child, aspiring actress Jessica Palmer left Sweetheart, Montana straight out of high school with big dreams and high hopes, only to return ten years later with her dreams crushed and her hopes dampened.
Small business owner and metalworks artist Damon Brand knows what it means to love and lose, and that some loves are better off staying lost.
After everything Jess has done, and all that Damon has accomplished without her to sidetrack him, can these two finally forgive and forget, and learn to love again?
What Amazon reviewers are saying about this enemies to lovers western romance:
~ “Well written and honest describe this wonderful story. People aren’t perfect and fail miserably when they try to be or when others hold them to higher standards.”
~ “Well-written book with a deep insight as to the inner emotions of a pretty girl with learning disabilities who had trouble relating to the larger world.”
~ “If you are looking for a good second chance romance this one is it.”
~ “Real struggles in a real world where romance plays a believable role. THAT'S what romance is about, and can be related to!”
~ “Aspects of this reminded me of Susan Elizabeth Phillips's writing--about as high praise as I can come up with... An excellent read.”
From Paula:
Her Montana Brand was my first western romance for Tule Publishing! And Jess Palmer was one of my favorite characters to write. She has plenty of issues, and yet she’s got so much unconditional love inside her to give. Damon is quiet and grounded, and yet he needs someone who loves him with no strings attached. Neither character is perfect, but they’re perfect together. ~ Paula Altenburg, USA Today Bestselling Author



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