Having married into wealth, she lived for a number of years surrounded by every luxury money could buy. Now, with her husband gone, the truth is revealed. And it’s worse than she could possibly have imagined. Penniless, alone, and shunned by the friends she used to know, Greta is desperate.Wesley lives a happy but simple life in Lost Creek, a long way from his rich family and a heartbreak he never recovered from. When he receives a letter from his grandmother, he discovers he needs a wife. He needs one soon.Neither of them are looking for love, but they are soon to learn that sometimes life’s not about what you seek, but what you find. Can our two heroes leave their pasts behind them? Can they open their eyes to the possibilities that lay ahead?Join them as they navigate the scenic streets of Lost Creek, carefully finding their way to their own, and each others’, hearts.

    Come along for the ride to meet feisty Boston city girls who know what they want, and rugged Montana men who just need to be loved. It's 1900, and things are changing fast in sleepy Sun River. As the town begins to expand, its inhabitants are getting restless, looking for love and adventure. A Bride for Carlton Why would an accomplished governess respond to an advertisement in the Matrimonial Times? Myra Gilbert had never considered such a thing, but something has awoken within her and she is determined to take her chance on love. Carlton Green claimed his lands, and now has the deeds in his grasp. But something is missing in his life. Will his quest to find love fill that hole, or is there something from his past that could change everything and leave him with nothing? A Bride for Mackenzie Annie Cahill has had a tough life, forced to leave home and work from an early age to support her sick Mama and younger siblings. Always the one everybody else could rely on she decides to finally reach out to take something for herself. But will she find the courage to see it through? A Bride for Ethan Maggie Smith left her home and family behind her to forge a successful career. But she is beginning to wonder if it truly was worth all the sacrifices she has made. But her desire for a family and loving partner may be a challenge to far. Has she already had everything she dreamed of, and foolishly pushed it away? A Bride for Thomas Catherine Parker has been brought up in the lap of luxury, and has always expected she would someday make an expedient marriage, but when her Papa insists she marry a man she knows he despises she has no choice. But will she find the love and companionship she craves, or is she merely trading one kind of hell for another? Can she trust a stranger to care more for her than her own father? A Bride for Matthew Emily Wilkins has led a glamorous life, part of a famous Circus family she has her own Act and a loving family. But a dramatic accident in the Ring means she has to face up to the fact that she never felt she fitted in. With her faithful donkey Claude she sets out for Montana to heal and find herself, but she gets much more than she ever bargained for. A Bride for Daniel Alice Springham has worked as a maid in a top Boston hotel since she was a girl. But she is feeling restless. Not knowing what she wants she answers and advertisement in the Matrimonials that made her smile. She has no idea if it is love she is missing, or if she even wants to wed. Will she ever learn what it is she truly wants? A Bride for William Madelaine Crane has led a life of privilege, but her comfortable life has been ripped apart by scandal. Can she overcome the gossip and forge her way to a life of fulfilment and love despite their censure? A Bride for Aaron Frederica Milton has been struggling to find her place in the world since the tragic deaths of her parents. Her Aunt is making her life a misery, though she knows her kindly Uncle loves her - but it is time for her to take her destiny into her own hands. Our feisty heroine places an advertisement for a husband, but will she finally find what she truly longs for? A Bride for Gideon Alberta Freemont, the daughter of a prominent Boston politician knows all about the need to marry well and that love isn't always a consideration.

    THEY DIE FAST AND HORRIBLY.Born from the fertile imagination of bestselling author Michael Anderle Read the entire series in the bestselling Soldiers of Fame and Fortune series at a discounted bundle price! Nobody’s Fool Decades ago, an alien ship fired a missile at Earth as they passed by, and we caught it. That was when humanity truly opened Pandora's box.One more trip into danger, or something beyond danger?Holly Smith has been hired as a consultant to go into the ZOO and retrieve information to help a company find a unique chemical.Holly is not a stranger to danger when trying to uncover that next billion-dollar ingredient, but even Holly has to admit something is wrong with the vibe coming from the ZOO. There should not be a lush jungle in the middle of the Sahara. Needing more information, she leaves the American security enclave and heads to the French/Israeli/India military encampment where mercenaries are known to congregate. Plenty of alcohol should get her the answers she needs, right? The more she learns, the more her concern intensifies. Can she learn if there is real danger, or are they lying? Nobody Lives Forever Holly has found FU*BAR in the French encampment and she hopes to learn more about the ZOO from those who have been there.Will she get the truth, or will she make decisions on tall tales?JB is looking for someone special, someone to help him in the future. He might have found that person in Holly.Will each of them find the answers they need?Holly is back, learning about another story ripped out of the ZOO. Can she learn enough about the ZOO before those back in America push her to make a decision? Plus 10 more stories in the ZOO! This entire series boxed set will have you laughing so hard you just might pee your pants, or so frightened you'll never look at plants the same way again! The future is looking interesting and humorous, except for the dying part. Go up and click on the 'Read Now' button and enter the ZOO.

    High-priced defense lawyers twist the law to help murderers suppress evidence. Witnesses are intimidated into silence—or, if that doesn’t work, killed. The rich and powerful hide the truth to protect their fortunes. And, ultimately, the most vulnerable among us—often children—suffer the most.Who will fight for the teenage girl who lost both of her parents on one night of horrific bloodshed? Who has the courage to risk her own life to protect a key prosecution witness being hunted inside a courthouse? Who is persuasive enough to win a ruling to compel a tech company to identify one of its users—a faceless, online monster who manipulated a boy to shoot his classmates?Assistant district attorney Jessica Black.Jessie cares about justice, and she’ll do all that she can to expose the truth and bring peace to the victims and their loved ones.If you treasure legal thrillers that keep you up all night, guessing until the very last page, you need to read the Jessie Black Legal Thriller Series! Readers love the series for its surprising twists and turns, complex mysteries, and heart-pounding suspense—but mostly for Jessie and the other great characters. This box set contains the first three novels in the series: Burnout, Informant and Deadly Evidence. There’s a reason these books have garnered hundreds of five star reviews. If you're a legal thriller fan, don’t hesitate.Buy the box set now and start reading!

    Can they make Bozeman a place where true love blossoms. A sweet western romance from #1 Bestselling author Emily Woods Margie, Charlie, Claire, and Kate travel west as mail order brides. In Bozeman, Montana they find that the west can be a lawless and harsh place, but still very much worth experiencing. In the end, they learn that Gods plans for them just might involve finding love and making Bozeman a town worth living in. Bozeman Brides is a clean western romance from #1 Bestselling author Emily Woods. If you like clean, historical fiction about women who risk everything for love as mail order brides, you will love the Western Brides Sweet Romance series from Emily Woods. Download Bozeman Brides and get lost in a sweet western romance today. Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited

     Meadow Reese isn't just a mail order bride. She's an outlaw. Wanted for a crime she didn't commit, there's just one way for Meadow to protect her sisters. Run. But just because she runs doesn't mean she can hide. There's someone chasing her, and Meadow's not safe. Booker Hanson thinks he has the perfect bride. Caring for his two girls after his wife died has been hard, and he's grateful he's not alone anymore. But soon he realizes something's not right with Meadow. She's hiding something from him. Meadow's perfect. What could she be hiding? She knows she can't hide the truth forever… When someone shows up looking for her, Meadow knows it's time to go. But how can she leave the family she loves? Can she prove her innocence and earn redemption?

    One he won't fall in love with... Luke Thompson made a huge mistake when he married his now ex-wife Sarah Smith, but he never thought she would take things as far as she had. She wanted money, the same money she had on hand when they were married, only she doesn’t want him anywhere around, and that means in the picture with his son, either. After a brutal court battle, and accusations that destroyed his credibility as a father, he is left with nothing but his job, and the enjoyment of being a single man. He know he has to get his son back, and when his tough as nails attorney comes to him with an opportunity he is torn at what to do. He needs a wife, or at least a fake one, but where do you just pick up something like that? Then he meets Quinn. Hot, nice and kind. She’s the perfect woman.

     Sweet Cowboy Kisses by Stephanie Berget Can two wounded souls find a sweet future together? Bucked Off for Love by Lacey Wolfe What happens when a bull rider seeks physical therapy from the one woman who brings his body to life? Heart Rush by Lisa Huffman When two hearts collide, can anything happen? A Cowboy to Love by D’Ann Lindun Can a women dreaming of a family and a cowboy who is sterile find a way to build a life together?

    Thornton Duvall was orphaned at a young age, and he was taken in by a rancher. He’s been working on a cattle ranch all his life.He can read and write, but he’s not well-read. He’s a good man, one who would give the shirt off of his back to anyone who needs it.Despite the strong objections of his boss, Thornton says that it’s time he got married and puts out an ad seeking a mail order bride. He has always wanted a family of his own.Jane starts falling in love with a man that she’s never met before. But how could a city girl learn how to live on a ranch? Will she be able to break through the hardships of a ranch life for the sake of a stranger?Can two people coming from completely different worlds, put their disagreements and create the family they always wanted? Or, their stubbornness and the opinion of others will become a self-fulfilling prophecy for them?

    She has a pretty face and a sweet, grateful heart, and she's a wonder with small children. But when she nearly loses her nanny position at Pendleton Hall over a false accusation, she is sentenced to the laundry, where the endless, backbreaking work promises her no future. What were these false accusations? Can she prove her innocence?A fellow servant introduces Cassie to The Matrimonial Times. Cassie jumps at the idea of finding a husband and home of her own as a mail-order bride. Soon she is writing to Jake Everly, a Nebraska rancher, intrigued by his large extended family and small town lifestyle. Did she overreact, or did she make the right decision?When Jake proposes marriage, Cassie gratefully accepts. But while she waits for him to send the funds for her trip West, a tragic accident leaves her forever physically and emotionally scarred. What was the accident? Will Jake still want her as his wife after what happened to her?While Cassie is traveling to Nebraska, she meets a man named Zach Wright. He is going to Nebraska too, with his little nephew Samuel. When Cassie offers to help him with the toddler, Zach gratefully accepts, and watches in awe as the child instantly takes to her. Is this enough to make Zach fall in love with Cassie?Zach is prepared for life as a minister and carpenter in Nebraska, but he needs someone to help him care for his adopted little boy. Cassie longs for a family and a home, but wonders if anyone can love her now. What will happen with the arrangement between Jake and Cassie? Are love and happiness meant for Cassie, Zach, Jake, and Samuel?

    As the crisis unfolds, one family seeks sanctuary at a ranch on the city's outskirts. For Gabby, the only thing worse than failing to reach the ranch is failing to protect her family in this dangerous post-EMP world.The Last OrchardCharlie Decker traveled to Seattle to acquire a much needed loan for his family’s Orchard. After a dozen requests, Charlie is forced to head home empty handed. But his plans are derailed after an unexpected attack on the city renders all electronics useless. No cars. No phones. Everything about the modern world has been destroyed. And that’s when the chaos begins.HideawayLosing power was only the beginning, now one couple must work together to survive.James and Marla Weller are preparing for a relaxing weekend, when an unexpected blackout spreads far beyond their St. Louis suburb and starts a devastating chain reaction. But the disabled power grid was only the beginning of a national nightmare as their vehicles and cell phones won’t function either. A series of building explosions rock downtown, leading to a mandatory evacuation. Amid the chaos, the young couple must make a decision on where to go. A possible solution emerges when a self-proclaimed survivalist offers them refuge in his remote cabin far from the city and away from the chaos. But James and Marla soon discover that survival isn’t as clear as they think, and that escape can lead to dangers all its own.

     The stories in this collection, because they all happen in Upper Nettlefold, have things which happen, that influence the other stories. So the order in which they are presented here aligns with the timeline in which events in the stories happen. Read through this collection in order, and you will find that each story builds on the ones before, weaving the magic of community and interconnection between characters. There is also a map of Upper Nettlefold to help you visualise everything as you read. Although each story can stand alone, we’re sure that you’ll love finding the linkages as you go. This is our first visit to Upper Nettlefold, but it won’t be our last. You may see other collections based here, or you may see individual books from the various authors, but we will keep expanding the stories about the people you’ll first meet in this collection. The Viscount’s Summer Love A new Viscount with old secrets, a baker’s daughter, love thwarted, the threat of murder, a dramatic revelation, a long-held love finally returned. The Duke and the Spinster A Duke who needs to marry, a Lady who expects to never marry, a summer house party, a nefarious plot, gossip designed to harm, a desperate adventure, a love that redeems. Stitched in Love A seamstress who struggles to sew, a blacksmith beset by admirers, an accident with a dress, a runaway horse, a situation saved – barely, an unexpected love. Love Finds the Earl An unmarried Earl, a reserved widow, a clever sister, a social occasion, an accidental meeting, shady business dealings thwarted, a second chance for love. Doubting the Marquess An unrepentant rake, a woman more interested in business than men, a meeting, jealousy, an accident, a revelation that leads to love. The Degenerate Baron A fearless schoolteacher, a Baron lost in grief and despair, a collection of degenerate friends, a near accident that leads to a meeting, a reminder of past pain, a love beyond fear. Escaping the Scurrilous Earl A merchant’s daughter, a lonely physician, a thoroughly unscrupulous Earl, a debt called in, an impossible choice, an escape, a threat, a rescue, and a new love found. Esther, the Earl’s Hellion An orphaned young woman, a gentleman working undercover, a boarding school with a new owner, a despicable scheme, a rescue, a trap set to save, a dramatic conclusion, a fated love found. A Gentle Heart A spinster employed as a companion, a gentleman of means, a social opportunity, an act of kindness, a misunderstanding, a long hoped for love.

    It means sorry. But he is not the only victim. Four more bodies turn up with the same hallmark. DI Matt Brindle is on the case. What is the real connection between the victims and who will be next?BOOK 2: THE OTHER VICTIMEstate agent Ronald Potter is found dead on the kitchen floor of a house for rent. Ronald led a blameless life and DI Matt Brindle cannot find any motive for his murder. But an intensive search of the property leads to a very disturbing discovery in the cellar. Can Detective Brindle expose the truth before the body count rises?

    The author is from Alaska, so she knows the real Alaska.Accidentally Matched: Noah’s a pilot, and Rachel needs to fly to a small town. They won’t see each other after the short flight. Plane trouble and a matchmaker change that.Finally Matched: Mark’s a contractor with a new client. Maddie’s the girlfriend who broke up with him years ago. He plans to get the job done, and move on. A matchmaker has other ideas.Hopefully Matched: Jack just sold his business and doesn’t want to be tied to one place. Aimee owns a new jewelry store in a small town. Their matchmaker has a big job ahead, but she’ll try more than once if she needs to.Surprisingly Matched: Andy’s a tech expert, and Samantha’s dog treat business has a crisis he can help with. Her dog and his four cats make things more complicated. His matchmaking brothers have a big job ahead of them.

     Harper Browning has it all, but it didn’t come without struggles. She’s put it all behind her and turned over a new leaf with her extremely romantic, good-looking and billionaire matchmaker boss, Mason Asher, but not to the liking of his personal assistant and right-hand girl, Natalie. Mason Asher is known for his ability to find a match for anyone, including the hundreds of wealthy clients that pay him handsomely for his services. But when he makes a promise to Harper’s best friend, Avery Gains, he’s taken on more than he can handle and now risks not only losing his business, but Harper’s love too. Connected Hearts is the follow-up series to It Takes Two and can be read as a stand-alone series or you can follow along from the start by downloading the complete series.