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Secretly Expecting: Historical Mail Order Bride Romance
Felicity Monroe - 2019
One that no one can know about. If her past catches up with her, she will be ruined. Reputations will be tarnished. The only option she has left is to start a new life out West as a mail order bride. Her seductive charm takes her to the open plains of Wyoming where she meets a ranch owner, the man she hopes will one day become her husband… but she has to act fast. Jessie has a plan and everything will turn out alright. It has to. Her life as well as the life of her secret; an unborn child conceived from one regretful night, depends entirely on Jessie making all the right decisions. Benjamin Hardy. Charming. Rugged. A rough around the edges cowboy. A gentleman with a tough exterior and a mysterious air about him. To Benjamin, honor is paramount. It’s time to settle down. Start a family. Find a wholesome wife. But what meets Benjamin out West is more than he could have ever imagined. The second Benjamin lays eyes on Jessie, he wants her. Deeply. Passionately. Lust becomes love. This is everything Jessie could have ever wanted. The man of her dreams. The perfect life. But the guilt of her secret is too much to bear. As ghosts from her past begin to resurface, their quiet idyllic life slowly begins to a spiral into a storm of chaos. Will her plan ultimately destroy any chance of happiness she has? Can Benjamin find forgiveness for the woman he now loves? ........................... This book contains some sexual content and is intended for mature audiences.
Betting on a Lady's Heart (His Majesty's Hounds Book 14)
Arietta Richmond - 2018
Gervaise Belmont, Viscount Woodridge, has sworn to no longer gamble – but giving it up is proving far harder than he had expected. He despairs of achieving his aims, especially as the reputation he created, two years earlier, persists, destroying his opportunities for change. Until a chance meeting with a young lady gives him a reason to hope. Miss Clarisse Weston is disconsolate. Her father has, after many, many years, married again – and her relationship with her stepmother is strained, to say the least. When she is encouraged to look for a husband, she feels trapped. Whilst her father has introduced her to a charming Earl, she finds herself uncertain – especially as the Viscount she met by accident wishes to court her too. But all is not as it seems, and a tangle of lies, deceptions and betrayals soon traps Clarisse. Is the Earl all that he seems? Is the Viscount truly a rake and a gambler beyond redemption? Is her stepmother as concerned for Clarisse’s wellbeing as she professes to be? And can Clarisse find her way through the web of deceit, to be with the man she loves, or will greed and manipulation steal her chance at happiness forever?
Seven Brides of South Dakota Series 1-3 (Seven Brides of South Dakota Box Set Book 1)
Kari Trumbo - 2020
Plus A Ruby Glows, the prequel, as a bonus! Prequel A Ruby Glows Ruby’s heart froze as she threw her dead husband over the cliff. When Beau walks into her life, one glance has her running from her past. He couldn’t want someone like her. It should be easy to avoid his quiet charm. If he can convince her she’s a prize, not prey, he might have a chance. Beau’s captivated when Ruby scrambles from him whenever he gets too close. Her sweetness is an allure he can’t fight. Can Beau convince Ruby she is beloved? Book 1 Dreams in Deadwood He has a vice as bad as her father. Jennie Arnsby wants nothing more than to turn around and go home. Her family is on their way to Deadwood, SD, when Aiden finds his way to their small wagon train. His teasing and banter leave her wanting to toss him out the back and in the dust. When they are separated outside the city, she is left wondering if she’ll ever see him again. Aiden Bradly wants to find his gold and return home. Nothing more. He can’t afford to get tangled with a woman. He’s doing just that until he meets the feisty Jennie. She gets him thinking about his past and forgiveness, but what’s more important, his past or his new future? Aiden will either redeem his past or claim a treasure greater than he could ever imagine, but he must choose one. Book 2 Kisses in Keystone Hattie Arnsby’s been a slave to men and whiskey for the last year. She’s drowned herself in drink to avoid her life at the Red Garter Saloon in Keystone, SD. When a handsome deputy finds her after a year of searching, she finally sees a sliver of hope. Hugh Bradley is deputized to find Hattie and bring her home, but her captors aren’t ready to set her free. He must help her be rid of the drink and the binds of the brothel. But when Hattie’s handed temptation, will she run back to her past or embrace the love growing between them? Book 3 Love in Lead He found her at her worst, can she love him at his? Eva Arnsby can’t stay indoors, her need to draw the woodland creatures around her home near Lead, South Dakota gets her in a heap of trouble. And none more troublesome than a shadowy stranger who steals her notebook and her spirit. Ranger, Captain George Roth, is suspicious when he finds a small woman in man’s trousers sneaking around in the woods. Determined to discover the woman’s secrets, he takes on an assignment, ready to investigate her under the guise of a harmless town dandy. A chameleon in a suit, Mr. George Roth is asking too many questions, and wearing too many masks. Despite Eva’s reluctance, they work together, and soon, she sees parts of George she can’t resist. Shouldn’t she follow her heart? But when the mask slips, and Eva realizes George isn’t who she thinks he is, the damage to her heart may never be mended. One lie will break them apart, and George must convince her that the man she fell for in Lead is the same man who loved her in the woods. Save now when you buy this set. Scroll up to get your copy! Other Books by Kari Trumbo: Brothers of Belle Fourche Teach Me to Love What the Heart Holds Deep Longing of the Soul Seven Brides of South Dakota Dreams in Deadwood
Last Train Home
Laura Stapleton - 2018
When he meets the trio at the train station, he’s unable to send them back to the orphan’s home in New York. Alice McCarthy takes her responsibilities seriously. She’s in charge of the Hays children and can’t let her feelings about Jack influence her. The rules are clear. She must refuse the adoption. Only, all five of them felt a bond at first sight. Now they must find a way to bend the rules to continue on as a true family.
Taming her Wild Heart
Aurora Hanson - 2020
At the same time, she will need to deal with a big secret that makes everything even more difficult. The moment she feels completely trapped, an unexpected event will give her hope again. Is there any chance for her to escape this arranged marriage and find her own happiness? If her plan fails, Tilly Jean and her sister will end up miserable and heavy-hearted... Jackson West has spent his whole life traveling around the country, working different jobs to make his living. Love and an affectionate relationship have never been an option for him. His fate though will change dramatically when he meets Tilly Jean. He will be the savior she has been looking for. The future, however, still holds many surprises for them. How will he react when his true intentions will be revealed and his relationship with Tilly Jean will be at risk? When Jackson and Tilly Jean think that the storm is over, life will have different plans for them. As the truth is revealed everything will fall apart and they will have to face the consequences. Could Jackson intervene and fix what seems to be irreversibly destroyed? Will love finally prevail and show them the path to happiness?
"Taming her Wild Heart" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Immigrant Bride
Jean Dunstan - 2021
Devastated, Sophia, a naïve farm girl, is forced to marry a young man named Domenic and leave for the United States. As part of a large Italian exodus heading to the United States looking for a better life, Sophia must adjust to being in a strange country and build a life as a young immigrant bride in New York City. Can Sophia overcome her fears and learn to build a life for herself and the ones she loves when fate steps in and steals her happiness away once more? And will she be strong enough to move forward when destiny hands her a new adventure?
Christmas in Trace Hollow
C.J. Samuels - 2015
After she buries him, she knows her only option is to travel down the mountain to live with her Aunt Eunice. She finds a baby on her way down, whose parents had obviously died tragically. With the child, she finds shelter from a blizzard in a cabin on the side of the mountain. Brandon Taylor is on a mission for the sheriff in Trace Hollow, checking on the homesteaders around the area. When a sudden storm comes up, he has to take shelter in his family’s hunting cabin, on the side of the mountain. When he finds a beautiful young lady, a stranger to him, in the cabin along with her son, he tells himself repeatedly he can’t marry her. When they reach her aunt’s house, and the other men come sniffing around her, his feelings become more apparent to him. Can he find the courage to marry the beautiful Gabby? Or will he let her be married off to one of the other young men in town?
The Fuller Family in Brush Creek Complete Romance Collection
Liz Isaacson - 2019
The Marine's Marriage: A Marine, a maid, and a match made in heaven... 2. The Firefighter's Fiancé: A firefighter desperate to be a hotshot, the Fuller who wants to leave the family business, and their journey toward happily-ever-after... 3. The Trooper's Treasure: The "wild child" of the Fuller family, a state trooper with a daughter, and his year-long crush that could build a family if he could just get out of the friends category... 4. The Detective's Date: A female detective, the overlooked Fuller brother, and their small town romance amid a dangerous case... 5. The Paramedic's Partner: A set of identical twins, a pair of paramedic partners, and the mistaken identity that could cost both twins their chance at happily-ever-after... 6. The Chief's Catch: Can the youngest Fuller sister tame the beast of a Police Chief? Or will their romance fizzle because of his temper? A modern-day retelling of Beauty and the Beast! Read this complete family saga romance collection by USA Today bestseller and Top 30 Kindle All-Star Author, Liz Isaacson!
The Doctor's Love: A Mail Order Bride Romance
Faith Crawford - 2018
But then the unthinkable happens: her sister and brother in law die in an accident, leaving her and her small niece behind. Soon, Felicity is in financial trouble. Her only way out is a mail order bride ad from a doctor in Montana. But when she and her niece arrive there, Felicity is in for a big surprise. The doctor never sent her those letters. Stuck in a dead end all the way in the West, Felicity has to adapt to life once again. Andrew loves his job and lives a fulfilling life. He is happy, but something is missing: A wife and a family to call his own. Now a mail order bride shows up on his doorstep unexpectedly. What is he supposed to do? But when Andrew’s surprise and anger ebb away, he starts to see Felicity for the wonderful woman that she is, and starts caring deeply for the child, too. When Andrew finally realizes what Felicity means to him, another man has his eye on her and she, fed up with Andrew’s supposed indifference, seems interested. Which man will Felicity choose? Is it too late for her and the doctor? Or will true love follow its own path? This is a 72-page stand-alone story with an HEA, so no cliff-hangers.
Intriguing Lord Adelaide (Northcott Kinship)
Wendy May Andrews - 2021
If only she could learn how to navigate society from one of her treasured textbooks. In the midst of her embarrassment, Amelia completely loses her senses and lies about a promised dance. Lucian is her brother’s friend. Surely, he will take pity on her, even if he has never looked twice.As the heir to the Earl of Everleigh, Lucian, Viscount Adelaide, cannot enlist as a soldier as he’d truly like to do. Instead, he secretly serves as an agent for the Home Office. To hide his true intentions, he must masquerade as a lazy gadabout. Discouraging the debutantes is another side benefit of the lie.Unfortunately, Amelia’s own mistruth jeopardizes Lucian’s mission and puts her in grave danger. His friendship with her brother is the only thing that prevents him from throttling her. It’s also one of the many reasons he cannot possibly have feelings for her.Intriguing Lord Adelaide is a sweet/clean Regency romance with no cliffhangers and a guaranteed happy ending.
A Bride for Wesley - Book #6: Sons of Nora White Series
Cyndi Raye - 2018
A historical western pioneer and frontier romance filled with secrets and romance. Wesley Young, twin brother to Russell, decides it's time for his own mail order bride. He doesn't really need a wife but decides to appease his mother, whose only wish is to see him happy and settled. He has no idea what he's getting into! Olivia Morris is determined to marry as a mail-order bride because of a broken promise from childhood and a secret wish she's held deep in her heart. They both have their own purpose in mind when they tie the knot but is it enough? Then there is that 30 day clause in the marriage contract. What will they choose? This historical western romance is like an old west romance, filled with pioneer and frontier happenings and adventures sure to keep you turning the page. This can be read as a stand alone, but be sure to collect the rest of the series, you won't be sorry! Disclosure: books 1-3 have a secret in it that can't be revealed until book #3. Sons of Nora White reading order #1 A Bride for Luke #2 A Bride for Adam #3 A Bride for Samuel #4 A Groom for Nora #5 A Bride for Russell #6 A Bride for Wesley #7 A Groom for Widow Young (coming soon)
Caring for Her Wounded Rancher: A Western Historical Romance Book
Ava Winters - 2020
A Baker for Bear (Mail-Order Mama, #6)
Kimberly Grist - 2021
A compulsive widowed blacksmith with two young daughters. Will they find a way to coexist or even better, forge a romantic relationship? Ada Pike longs to leave the life of a socialite and use her skills as a baker to love and nurture a family. A move to the country will perfectly suit her first steps into life on her own. Barrett Montgomery rejects the idea of a mail-order bride. What he needs is a housekeeper—someone he can fire if things don’t work out the way he likes. Can a matchmaking agency work miracles to bring two people with opposing goals together?
Bride By Choice
Mary L. Briggs - 2012
Clues to her past are few, but questions are many as she struggles to remember her past and trust God to reveal her true identity. A task made more difficult by her growing attraction to the man who rescued her. Jared Murphy is a man who lost his heart to the wrong woman and vowed it would never happen again. Until the moment he and his aunt rescued an injured young woman from a nearby creek bank. Half-drowned, she has no memory of her name or her past--or the reason why someone tried to kill her. In his quest to help her, can Jared set aside his wounded pride and learn to love again?
Maid in the West
Josephine Blake - 2020
in someone else's life?Fed up with being despised for her unfortunate parentage, impulsive hotel maid, Elise Miller, runs away from home. She regrets her decision the moment she’s on the train, but when she is mistaken in the next town for a mail-order bride, she trades in her identity for a chance in a better life.Kindly but stern hotelier, Daniel West, is appalled when his mother announces that she is ‘bringing’ him a bride to help manage his growing business, and he’s even more appalled when he meets Elise. The girl is awkward, uncouth, and manages to interfere in nearly everything she puts her hand to. Worse yet, she seems determined to stay, is making friends—and as they grow closer, it’s becoming harder and harder to turn her away.It seems inevitable that the two will give into their budding feelings for one another, but when Daniel’s real fiancé turns up, will the trust between Daniel and Elise be shattered for good?Maid in the West is the first story in the Brides of Adoration series. Each story is clean and sweet, with zero cliff hangers and a lovely Happily Ever After that is sure to make you smile!