The Promise of Breeze Hill by Pam Hillman

Despite her growing feelings for the handsome Irish carpenter, she seriously considers accepting her wealthy and influential neighbor's proposal of marriage. Even with Connor's help, Isabella fears she'll lose her family's plantation. The responsibilities of running Breeze Hill have fallen on Isabella's shoulders after her brother was found dead in the swamps along the Natchez Trace and a suspicious fire devastated their crops, almost destroyed their home, and left her father seriously injured.

But when he's sold to Isabella Bartholomew of Breeze Hill Plantation, Connor fears he'll repeat past mistakes and vows not to be tempted by the lovely lady. Natchez, MS 1791 Anxious for his brothers to join him on the rugged frontier along the Mississippi River, Connor O'Shea has no choice but to indenture himself as a carpenter in exchange for their passage from Ireland. Can he set aside his own feelings to keep Isabella safe? Soon, though, Connor realizes someone is out to eliminate the Bartholomew family.

The Promise of Breeze Hill by Pam Hillman