Allied Hearts

Leah Johnson and Adam Montgomery have been bound together since childhood by circumstance, loss, and an unshakable friendship. Raised under the same roof by Adam’s abolitionist mother, Leah—a Black woman born from tragedy—and Adam—a white rancher with the weight of a growing empire on his shoulders—have always walked a careful line between loyalty and the boundaries society imposes.

Leah has carved a life for herself in a world that constantly reminds her of her place. Independent, sharp-witted, and fiercely determined, she refuses to be defined by the whispers of the townsfolk or the prejudices that surround her. Adam, a man of few words but steady action, has built his success with his own hands, yet he is still shackled by expectations—of marriage, alliances, and keeping peace in a town that would rather see Leah far from his land.

As tensions in Bonham rise and Leah finds herself caught in the crosshairs of old enemies and new dangers, Adam is forced to confront the depth of his feelings for the woman he has always sworn to protect. But when protection is no longer enough, when the lines between friendship, duty, and love blur beyond recognition, they must ask themselves:

Are they willing to risk everything—their safety, their reputations, and even their hearts—for something that was never meant to be?

A sweeping tale of resilience, forbidden love, and the ties that bind, Allied Hearts explores the cost of defying a world that demands they stay apart.