Nothing is the same since he enlisted, promising to return. When her cousin, Kitty Gardner, writes to her about a mail-order bride agency in Ottertail County, Minnesota, Charlotte writes to the proprietress, Miss Ella Milton, hoping she might be able to find her a suitable match. She doesn’t expect her heart to stop aching for Ryan, but moving forward with her life has become more appealing than the devastation of the war. The last thing Lottie expects is for Ella Milton to match her to Captain Caleb Brooks, a handsome Yankee hero who sweeps her off her feet right from the start. He doesn’t expect her to be so beautiful, and he certainly doesn’t expect her to turn his life upside-down. When Ryan, the handsome young Master of Bally-Belle Plantation, turns up on the scene in Pelican Rapids alive, suffering from a severe case of Soldier’s Heart and searching for his fiancée, Caleb may have to enlist the help of some unlikely company to bring his bride safely home again. Adventure, drama, history, humor, and sweet romance leap off the pages in this captivating mail-order bride series. Purchase your copy today and enjoy every moment in this Christian Historical Romance novel.

    But it seemed destiny had other plans. She’d begun to feel as though she'd always be in the background, helping others build their families, leaving her dreams to wilt and die. That is, until the handsome Winston Frank comes courting at the church picnic. But then, Sheriff Clifford Brentwood sweeps her off her feet, literally! Both men make her pulse race. Both are determined to claim her love. Only one can win her heart. When an unexpected danger threatens her very life, Camilla will have to make a choice. Who will she choose?

     Teddy Carson and his Native American friends have made it their responsibility to protect travelers through their land, but one night Teddy is too late to save a family wagon-train. The men have been killed, and the women and children kidnapped – all except one, a little girl named Sandie who had been successfully hidden by her mother, Kendra. Leaving Sandie in the care of Chief Big Foot, Teddy sets out to fulfil his promise to Sandie to bring her mother home. He succeeds and, to the horror of Kendra’s sister-in-law, falls for Kendra, and she for him. Kendra understands Milly’s point of view. Kendra’s first husband wasn’t a Christian and treated her terribly; Teddy isn’t a Christian either – he’s a wild mountain man. But Sandie sees something in Teddy and attaches herself to him. It will take a little child to teach Teddy and Kendra a lesson about forgiveness, redemption, and unconditional love. Interview With The Author What kind of stories do you enjoy writing? My favorites are Clean Romance short stories, especially Mail Order Bride. I love writing historical Western romance novellas and short stories. I also write a cozy mystery or two. They are such fun! Your books often contain an element of faith as well as clean romance and love. Is that important to you as a writer? Yes, my faith is important to me, and as an author clean Christian western romance is my heart passion. I love being able to tell a story, be it an American mail order brides series, a Mail Order bride and babies tale, or a historical western romance novella, and at the same time bring a positive message of hope, faith and love to uplift readers. Are all of your stories Clean reads? Yes, every story I write is clean and wholesome, and I find that language and sex free Mail Order Bride books are just as good as those that include such things. I don't think that offensive elements are necessary to tell a great story, and I always ensure that I write great Christian Western romance free of anything that might compromise my readers in any way. The main thing for me is always the story, and the characters. A great plot is what makes a story worth reading. Where do your brides and their stories come from? Mail Order Brides of the west, east or sometimes even foreign brides jump into my imagination every day, each telling their own special story! I have mail order brides of Texas, New York, even Liverpool, England. So many places, so many tales to tell. I get an idea for a book or a series and when I begin to write the stories often take on a life all of their own. Just like my readers, I am often on the edge of my seat eagerly waiting to find out what will happen next! I even have a few Mail Order Husbands cooking. :) What would you like to say to your readers? Just two short words. Thank you! I think many authors take their readers for granted, but without you there would be no stories. A story only really comes alive in the hand of a reader. My readers are the reason I write, the reason I can tell my tales. Without them, well, there would be no story to tell. Every email I receive, every review that is left - every one of them means so much to me. Why should a new reader pick up one of your books? If you enjoy clean Christian Western romance and mail order bride romance free from smutty themes; if you love great romantic stories full of surpri

    

     Kate decides to become a governess and she and her sisters are delighted when she is hired by the Duke of Chelmsford, who agrees to let the Sawyer sisters live on the estate. But the Duke has his own motives for his decision. When he tries to force himself upon her younger sister, Kate threatens to kill him. Two days later, the Duke is dead and his grandmother wants a quick trial and hanging, with Catherine on the end of the rope. But the new Duke, Marcus Creighton, the black sheep of the family, is unconvinced that the lovely, gentle governess is a murderess and he’s determined to solve the murder and save Catherine from the gallows. As he delves deeper into past family secrets, his efforts to save the woman he has fallen in love with puts his own life in danger.

    When Hank Collins enters her life with an appealing business proposal, she realizes that she has never truly known home outside of her town’s limits. Being rather skeptical, at first, she declines the offer but when her family is in great need of money, she sees no other choice but to take it. Surrounded by people she does not trust and being away from her family, how will she handle the challenges coming ahead? Could a relationship that started as a professional one, be developed into something deeper and more meaningful?Hank Collins has been down on his luck facing tragedy after tragedy, and now, his family legacy is nearly in shambles. Hank will meet Lauren under very peculiar circumstances, but he is soon to realize that she and her amazing cooking skills are all that he needs. When Lauren joins the ranch, her cooking fills the souls of Hank and his men, while it gives him strength and inspiration for even greater things. How far is he willing to go in order to claim his happiness with Lauren? When a misunderstanding nearly destroys their connection, will he manage to prove his feelings and true intentions to her?Their paths entwine more than either of them expected, but the struggles of running a ranch might just tear them apart. When success comes knocking, will they make the decision their heart truly desires or will they suppress their feelings driven by selfishness? ?s their love meant to last or will it be demolished at the first sign of trouble and disagreement?

    Nor did she expect to develop feelings for the handsome stranger who cares for her. Will she be able to forget her past and give love another chance?Calvin Phillips just wanted his brother to turn from drugs, but somehow he ended up smack dab in the middle of a police investigation when he rescued Dani from hypothermia. Will he be able to convince her he's innocent? Even more importantly, will he be able to open his heart and tell her how much he cares? Or will the fact that she's after his brother doom their relationship before it has a chance to start?

    She'd rather be trampled to death in a stampede than wed the man her father's chosen. When she's saved from such a fate (not just the stampede but the horrible arrangement) by two devilishly handsome cowboys, she might be inclined to marry after all. But to them. Both of them. Life in the Montana Territory isn't easy and the three newlyweds discover that with deep secrets and a pesky mine owner refusing their Bridgewater marriage, their love may not stand a chance, but it's worth the fight.

    Unfortunately, the will stipulates they must run the business for one year or any money made off its sale will go to another. Jake, knowing his family needs the money, volunteers to go back east to find out all he can about their new found business, and finds something else entirely. Casey Woodrow wasn't looking for love. She was looking for ways to tick off her father. He ruled her with an iron fist and she was tired of it. What she needed was something to really make him mad, something that would get him so upset he'd leave her alone forever. But sometimes what we think we want, isn't always the best ... Enjoy this first book in the Contemporary versions of Cowboys and Debutantes! Clean and wholesome sweet stories of West meets East and everything in between!

    Love. Mystery. Romance. Join the lords and ladies of Regency England in this heartwarming romance collection. A Duke’s Promise - A governess and a duke could never be a good match, but the Duke of Harrogate will stop at nothing to save Miss Sophia Weston from a desperate situation. An Earl’s Love - A mysterious locket with a note leads Miss Sarah Weston to London to discover her true identity and the love of a lifetime! The Viscount’s Secret - A sweet Regency romance with mystery, intrigue, secrets, and love! An Earl’s Deception - A sweet Regency romance with mystery, intrigue, secrets, and love! If you love clean and wholesome, Regency romances with rakish lords, strong women, mystery, and love, then the Gentlemen and Brides Regency Romance Collection is for you!

    She lives in the South, but the country is growing increasingly tense, and she knows it’s only a matter of time before war breaks out. She heads to New York in search of her father, but discovers that he, too, has recently passed away. With no one to turn to and no money to her name, Abigail decides to turn to a mail order bride service to keep a roof over her head. She knows her new husband is looking for a hard worker, but she feels that no matter how hard she tries, there’s nothing she can do to impress him. He thinks that she is a soft southern girl, and that she’s never worked a real day in her life. But when tragedy strikes, she is his only hope. But to save him, she must do something that she has never done. Will Abigail be able to face her fears and rise to the challenge? Will she finally prove to the man she loves that she’s the woman he needs? Or will she crumble under the pressure and lose everything?

    One brave who will stop at nothing to save his people. Each willing to die for their beliefs and love for one another. Will their sacrifice be enough?As a female medical doctor in 1864, Sadie Hoppner is no stranger to tragedy and loss. While she grapples with the difficulties of practicing medicine at a Colorado outpost, she learns that finding acceptance and respect proves especially difficult at Fort Lyon.Cheyenne brave Five Kills wants peace between his people and the American Army. But a chance encounter with their female doctor ignites memories from his upbringing among the whites … along with a growing fondness for the one person who seems to understand him and his people.As two cultures collide with differing beliefs of right and wrong, of what constitutes justice and savagery, blood spills on the Great Plains. When the inevitable war reaches Fort Lyon, the young couple's fledgling love is put to the test.Written for the General Market (G) (I): This story contains mild violence appropriate to depict battle scenes or other war-themed situations. This story does not contain strong language or explicit sexual content. May also contain some content of an inspirational nature.

    Her career choices were driven by personal tragedy that shaped her life. She vowed to make a difference in the community. She accepted the challenge that becoming a K-9 officer would bring but that hadn't been the tough part: It was dealing with the arrogant instructor! 'Mad-dog' Enoch Wesson had no intention of taking it easy on the pretty blonde officer that was selected to attend K-9 training class. Her career was full of promise, yet she had the nerve to challenge him at every turn in front of the others. He wanted nothing more than to make sure she knew who was the boss at the training facility. Cindy strived hard to gain the respect of her handsome instructor and worked diligently with her dog, Duchess. She was ready to resume her career with the force but when an assignment hits too close to home; she finds herself bonding with the one person she thought hated her the most. Only to discover that maybe they aren't so different after all. Can she find the strength to perform a job that could break her heart and crush her soul? Could he overcome his own personal nightmares and be the man she needs? The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling authors Jenna Brandt, Lorana Hoopes and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers - and the women who love them. The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. ** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, in a mini-series, and you can read them in any order.

    The Complete Amelia Atherton Regency Romance Series Enjoy The Music of Love (The Amelia Atherton 4-in-1 Collection) What happens when the Queen of the Season loses her crown? Lady Amelia Atherton is not a woman to be trifled with. Known as the diamond of the Ton, she is beautiful, witty, the only daughter of the Duke of Ely and everything that a well-bred girl should be. The men of the Peerage see her as a prize to be won and perhaps a way to obtain her father’s influence. Amelia was always carful to guard her feelings. That is until she met Commander Samuel Beresford, the brash, sometimes rude, younger son, of the Earl of Blackburn. Still the jewel of the Season could never consider marrying a second son. A Naval Commander at that! Two people have never been so mismatched, but when Amelia’s father, The Duke of Ely, dies under mysterious circumstances, and Samuel’s older brother is nearly poisoned within a mere day of one another, both Lady Amelia and Commander Beresford find themselves locked in a desperate search for the culprit. Everything Lady Amelia once took for granted has been shattered, and with the Dukedom in the hands of her odious Uncle Declan, Amelia and Samuel plan an elaborate ruse, but can no longer convince themselves that their relationship is purely to solve a mystery. Lady Amelia Atherton, considered herself tough as a diamond, but perhaps Samuel Beresford has found his way into her heart. A tragic accident, a secret cypher, a clandestine engagement and strange twist of Fate brought the unlikely pair together…but now nothing will keep them apart. Neither could imagine falling in love now it seems they cannot imagine it with anyone else. Enjoy the complete story of Lady Amelia Atherton and Commander Samuel Beresford. The Music of Love is a Regency Romance set in 1811-1820 and is marked by witty banter, balls, and country house parties, much like Jane Austen's famous Pride and Prejudice.

    Just a week after her meeting with the local matchmaker, Annie is on a train riding across the country to meet her future husband, sight unseen. Unfortunately, when she arrives, Annie isn't met by the kind farmer she'd been expecting but by the brooding and rough former bounty hunter, Josiah. Although a bit overwhelmed at first, Annie feels the spark between them and decides to embrace the unknown. But is she truly ready to let go of the life she knew for a love she never thought she'd find?Bounty hunter Josiah Bright has been on the road for as long as he can remember. When he stumbles upon a young, orphaned girl, though, his life will change forever. Determined to find out what happened to the girl's mother, Josiah decides to stay in town for a while, helping the local sheriff get to the bottom of the case. As the days turn to weeks, it seems like he's going to be spending more time in Jackson than he'd originally intended. With a new house, a new job, and a daughter, there's only one thing he is missing; a wife. The empty place in his heart will be filled by the kind and sweet Annie, who will instantly diminish all of his concerns and brighten his days. Can he soften his sharp edges, giving love a chance before it is lost once and for all?Neither Josiah nor Annie are sure that they will warm up to each other at first. However, with a young girl to care for and a house to run, the ice is quickly broken. Both are thrown into a way of life they had never dreamed of, but without even realizing it, they will soon get lost in unique, unexpected emotions. When a new threat appears, will the couple be strong enough to stay true to their new feelings?"United Under the Western Sky" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.