No Way Up

No Way Up by Mary Connealy is a historical romance novel published by Baker Publishing Group on July 5, 2016. This edition spans 296 pages and is written in English. The story centers around Chance Boden, the patriarch of the Cimarron ranch, who finds himself in peril after an avalanche. Saved by hired hand Heath Kincaid, Chance insists on the immediate reading of his will, which contains stipulations that could jeopardize his family’s future.

As Heath reads the will, he learns that if Chance’s children do not live and work at the ranch for a year, it will be inherited by their cousin Mike. Complications arise when Heath uncovers that the avalanche was an attempted murder, leading to escalating danger for the Boden family. Throughout this turmoil, Heath’s protective instincts toward Sadie, one of Chance’s children, deepen, complicating their relationship as they navigate the threats surrounding them. This narrative intertwines elements of fiction, Christian themes, and Western settings, creating a backdrop for romance and suspense.