Runaway Bride by Jody Hedlund

Wealthy Arabella Lawrence flees to British Columbia on a bride ship still wearing the scars of past mistakes. One of the few single women in the boomtown, she immediately has suitors, but she is determined not to find herself trapped again by a poor choice.

Vying for her hand are two very different men. Lieutenant Richard Drummond is a gentleman in the Navy and is held in high esteem. Peter Kelly is the town's baker and has worked hard to build a thriving business. He and Drummond not only compete for Arabella's affections, but clash over their views of how the natives should be treated in the midst of a smallpox outbreak.

As Arabella begins to overcome her fears, she discovers someone in dire need--a starving girl abandoned by her tribe. Intent on helping the girl, Arabella leans on Peter's advice and guidance. Will she have the wisdom to make the right decision or will seeking what's right cost both her and Peter everything?

This was a book about choices.  Does Arabella think she is above marrying a baker who is below her station or should she try for the Lieutenant who is a gentleman.  She is already running away from an arranged marriage.  There was also the issue of propriety when Pete and Arabella were alone.  Christian standards were expressed.  This was a good clean book and I recommend it.

I was given this book by Bethany House Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.