Download or read book Blacksmith Brides written by Amanda Barratt and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hearts Are Forged by the Flames of Gentle Love in 4 Historical Stories Worth Fighting For (1774—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) by Pegg Thomas Talk of war has surrounded Meg McCracken, including her father and four brothers. Alexander Ogilvie doesn’t care about the coming war; his plans are to head west. When Meg comes to his smithy, sparks fly off more than the forge. But can they build anything during unstable times? Forging Forever (1798—Cornwall, England) by Amanda Barratt When the actions of Elowyn Brody’s father force her into a marriage of convenience with blacksmith Josiah Hendrick, she consigns love to a bygone dream. But as Elowyn comes to know her new husband, her flame of hope begins to burn again. Until heartache threatens to sever the future forged between them. A Tempered Heart (1861—Charlottesville, Virginia) By Angela K. Couch Buried under a debt that is not his own, Thomas Flynn’s only focus is gaining his freedom. He has learned to keep his head low and not pay attention to the troubles of others, until a peculiar boy and his widowed mother show him how empty his life has become. After years of protecting her son from slights and neglect of the people closest them, Esther Mathews is not sure how to trust the local blacksmith with her child…or her heart. A Malleable Heart (California—1870) by Jennifer Uhlarik A hard-hearted blacksmith finds acceptance with the town laundress. But when his past comes to call, will he resist love’s softening or allow God to hammer his ruined life into something of worth?

Download or read book The Blacksmith s Mail Order Bride written by Cindy Caldwell and published by Prickly Pear Press. This book was released on with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olivia Blanchard is left homeless and destitute when a sudden fire at her ranch takes everything. Joe Stanton, the town blacksmith, has been under increasing pressure to marry the woman his overbearing mother and aunt have chosen for him. He'd rather find his own wife, and decides that a mail-order bride sounds like a better option. When he sees beautiful Olivia, covered in dirt and soot, and understands her situation, marriage seems like the perfect solution for both of them. His mother however, does not agree, and Olivia can't seem to please her, no matter how hard she tries. Can they find a way to make things work?

Download or read book The Blacksmith s Bride written by Laura D. Bastian and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage was never her plan until her inheritance depended on it. He just wants a family to call his own. Can they find a happy ever after even with such different backgrounds?Susan Hanson's life is anything but normal. When her eccentric uncle leaves her a fortune but tells her she must marry to inherit it, she looks at her options and hates the idea of choosing one of the stuffy men of her acquaintance. Especially since the only thing they would want her for is her money. If marriage is what it takes to get her fortune, Susan is determined to do it her own way.Michael Clark has always wanted someone to call his own. First his parents, then his uncle and cousin die, leaving him without a solid place in the world. He's welcomed by the good people of Birch Creek in the Idaho Territory, but he wants a family. Since women are hard to come by, he does the most logical thing he can. He orders a bride from New York.When Susan decides to answer Michael's advertisement, figuring it's a better choice all around than what's in New York for her, she's certain it's for the best. The first moment they meet, Michael and Susan know marriage is the next step but with her oddities, and his old fashioned views, can the two of them actually build a life together?Formerly part of the Book Club series including time travel. Has been rewritten and released without the time travel aspect.

Download or read book Bagpipes Brides and Homicides written by Kaitlyn Dunnett and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-07-11 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fans of Scottish lore or bookstore mysteries like Lorna Barrett’s and Carolyn Hart’s will enjoy this one.”—Booklist Thanks to the Western Maine Highland Games, Moosetookalook, Maine, has never seen so many bare legs walking its streets. But instead of wondering who’ll win the hammer throw, everyone’s asking who got kilt. Especially Liss MacCrimmon, purveyor of the town’s Scottish Emporium, since it’s also her wedding weekend. And nothing scotches up nuptial bliss like a dead body. But who’d go medieval on a professor, no matter how nutty? As much as Liss tries to keep her fingers out of the sleuthing cake, she finds herself again dead center of a Moosetookalook murder mystery. If Liss doesn’t solve this one, and quick, she might never say “I do,” let alone “’til death do us part”… “Filled with gems of Scottish history and culture, this intelligent entry will appeal to newcomers and established fans alike.”—Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Regency Brides A Regency Romance Boxed Set Collection Books 1 3 written by Joanne Wadsworth and published by Joanne Wadsworth. This book was released on 2021-05-21 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times Bestselling Author Joanne Wadsworth comes the first three books in the Regency Brides series. Includes #1 bestselling The Duke’s Bride, The Earl’s Bride, and The Wartime Bride. Expect passionate happily-ever-afters, no cliffhangers, and a series that can be enjoyed in any order. It’s time to travel to Regency England where there are dashing dukes and loyal ladies. The Duke’s Bride ~ Tired of going unnoticed by the Duke of Ashten—who also happens to be her brother’s best friend—Ellie hatches a plan to elope. The duke won’t let her go through with such a terrible mistake, but when he steals her away, will he finally open his heart to her? The Earl’s Bride ~ Lady Sophia Trentbury has loved James Hargrove, the Earl of Donnelly, for as long as she can remember. Now she’s determined to help him find answers about his family—and convince him their love is worth any risk. A Regency romance filled with intrigue! The Wartime Bride ~ To aid her engineer father with his work, Julia disguises herself as a young man. Major Harry sees through her disguise to the sassy beauty within—until a fall causes him to lose his memory! Will their budding romance be lost as well? A passionate love-and-war adventure. Each book in this series is standalone, and can be enjoyed out of sequence. REGENCY BRIDES SERIES The Duke’s Bride, #1 The Earl’s Bride, #2 The Wartime Bride, #3 The Earl’s Secret Bride, #4 The Prince’s Bride, #5 Her Pirate Prince, #6 Chased by the Corsair, #7 Stolen by the Pirate, #8

Download or read book Brides of 1884 written by Juliet James and published by Squeaky Clean Western Romance. This book was released on 2015-12-13 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you remember the golden age of TV, and loved shows such as Little House on the Prairie, this is the heartwarming series for you! Get to know the lovable townsfolk of Come-By-Chance as the town builds over the year of 1884. There'll be handsome cowboys, nervous brides, a man who's a champion gossip, a woman who's a champion fighter, some really good horses, some really bad weather, deeds of good and evil, a mighty big fire, one exciting horse race, a romantic handmade bed, more than one mistaken identity, no shortage of weddings, at least one villain who'll finally get his comeuppance – and the birth of a very special baby. And in the midst of all this True Love and True Adventure, you'll find that, somewhere along the journey, you fell in love with the good people of Come-By-Chance for yourself. Also by Juliet James… Come-By-Chance Brides of 1885 Book 1. Opal - The Outlaw and the Sheriff Who Loved Her Book 2. Coral - The Widow and the Man Who Loved Horses Book 3. Ava & Ina - The Twins and the Fist-Fightin' Cowboys Coming Soon: Book 4. Lillie - The Orphan and the Grief-Stricken Groomsman Book 5. Pearl - The Divorcee and the Wedding-Shy Dabster Book 6. Jane - The Modern Miss and the Preacher Who Had to Decide

Download or read book Rogue Seeks Bride written by Bianca Blythe and published by Somerset Park Press. This book was released on with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A jilted groom, a maid on the run, and a marriage of convenience. Leo Arundel is the object of every woman’s affection in London. That’s why everyone is shocked when Leo finds himself jilted, none more than Leo himself. If only he didn’t have a pesky deadline to find a bride before the new year. Holly is a maid with a huge secret. Worse, her job at a castle in Northumberland will end after the holidays. When she discovers that her neighbor requires a bride, she decides she may as well propose...

Download or read book Violet Book 3 Come By Chance Mail Order Brides written by Juliet James and published by Silky Oak Press. This book was released on with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One horserace! Two weddings! Three Wilkinson brothers all wed by the end! Four hand-carved posts on a brand new matrimonial bed! Five-and-twenty pies at the First Annual Come-By-Chance Pie Making Contest! You might be surprised to find that more than one of your favorite characters will find true love in Book 3, Violet! Who will Violet marry? Will it be Ben? One of the Carmichael brothers? Surely not Wally Davis? It's time to catch up with the Come-By-Chance townsfolk: the strapping Wilkinson brothers, Ben, Matt and Toby; the wicked saloon owner Slim Jim; the lovely Lettie; and of course, Ruby and Emily, who both have surprises in store. Find out what ole Wally Davis has been up to, and how a little gossip spread by town barber Joseph, may even turn out to be a good thing. His wife Mary Bean is still cooking up a storm, but is it possible she might only win second prize in the Pie Making Contest? So hold onto your hat and settle in for a story of love and revenge, letter-writin' and courtin', and more twists and turns than the Musselshell River! It'll knock your socks off! The Come-By-Chance series consists of: Come-By-Chance Brides of 1884 Book 1 – Ruby Book 2 – Emily Book 3 – Violet Book 4 – Kate Book 5 – Rose Book 6 – Emmy-Lou Come-By-Chance Brides of 1885 Book 1. Opal – The Outlaw and the Sheriff Who Loved Her Book 2. Coral – The Widow and the Man Who Loved Horses Book 3. ​Ava & Ina – The Twins and the Fist-Fightin’ Cowboys Book 4. Lillie – The Orphan and the Grief-Stricken Groomsman Book 5. Pearl – The Divorcee and the Wedding-Shy Dabster Coming Soon: Book 6. Jane – The Modern Miss and the Preacher's Mighty Conundrum

Download or read book War Brides and Rosies written by Barbara Ann Lambert and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled on the British Columbia coast, the community of Powell River sent several Canadian men and women overseas to fight in the World War II. When all was said and done, more than forty war bride families made their home in Powell River and the nearby town of Stillwater. War Brides and Rosies compiles these families' amazing stories and artfully captures the history of Powell River and Stillwater, British Columbia, during World War II. Barbara Ann Lambert recounts how the Powell River Company became a major player in war production as local girls became Rosies of the north, assembling planes for Boeing of Canada as well as running the largest pulp and paper mill in western Canada. Through their monthly newsletter, the company also became a social network. It included correspondence from Powell River's service men and women stationed around the world and news on overseas marriages. Using this resource, as well as accounts from war brides and their families, Lambert shows how these women influenced the communities and helped change the perspective of women's roles in Canadian society. Full of vivid detail, War Brides and Rosies is an important contribution to the local history of these Canadian communities.

Download or read book Mail Order Brides of Oak Grove written by Lauri Robinson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twin sisters say “I do” in these two delightful novellas set in the Wild West! Mary and Maggie McCary have been making do since their Da’s death by selling his medicinal tonic (without a permit) and running some gambling enterprises. Now the sheriff has them behind bars—and the only way out is to get on a train to Kansas and marry strangers! Included in this special volume: Surprise Bride for the Cowboy by Lauri Robinson Mary McCary never wanted to be a mail-order bride, but falling off the Oak Grove train into Steve Putnam’s lap changes everything . . . Could he be the cowboy to tempt her down the aisle? Taming the Runaway Bride by Kathryn Albright Running from trouble, Maggie McCary signs up to be a mail-order bride. She doesn’t intend to actually marry—until she shares one sensational kiss with Jackson Miller . . .

Download or read book The Runaway Brides Collection written by Rita Gerlach and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a woman of the 1800s to do when she feels powerless to choose her own spouse and marry for love—run! Amy’s home is at stake if she doesn’t marry her neighbor. Delia’s father wants her to marry into a political family. Georgiana is posing as a wealthy man’s wife in order to hide from her groom. Callie is fleeing one wedding and racing to marry a stranger. Emily flees her wedding with the help of a mysterious coachman. Josey’s best friend leaves a letter proposing marriage unanswered in order to elope. Bernadine becomes the ward and pawn of her evil uncle. Where will each turn when they have only God to trust? Seven women facing the marriage altar make the decision to flee, but who can they now trust?

Download or read book The Trouble with Brides written by Deeanne Gist and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2011 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of three bestselling historical novels; independent, feisty women find love and God's plan for them in these humorous romances.

Download or read book Montana Brides Book 1 written by Emma West and published by Rowan Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2024-05-20 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Gamble on Love Under the Big Montana Sky A reckless poker bet lands rugged Montana bachelor Jake with a mail-order bride he never wanted. His solitary life in the untamed wilderness holds no space for love, especially not the delicate kind that arrives in a train car. Marianne is driven by poverty and the desperate need to secure a future for her two sisters, has defied everything she knew to answer his call. Now, stranded on a breathtaking yet unforgiving frontier with a man as stubborn as the mountains themselves, Marianne faces a daunting challenge. Not only must she convince this gruff grizzly that she's the strong, resourceful wife he needs, but she also harbors a secret mission: to find husbands for her sisters in this wild land. As danger lurks on the horizon and secrets simmer beneath the surface, can a reluctant groom and a determined bride find love in the most unexpected place? Will Marianne carve a life for herself and her sisters in the untamed wilderness, or will their gamble on love leave them heartbroken? Don't miss this heartwarming frontier romance where love blossoms in Montana!

Download or read book Mail Order Holiday Brides written by Jillian Hart and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home for Christmas by Jillian Hart Christina Eberlee is desperate for the safe haven promised to her by the Montana man whose bridal ad she answered. Yet she can't forget the handsome marshal who helps her on the journey. Maybe venturing from her planned path could lead Christina to the home she was truly meant to find. Snowflakes for Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad "Maybe you could marry her." Gabe Stone's niece and nephew long for a mother just like the mail-order bride Gabe's brother sent for and then abandoned. Yet in making the children's Christmas dreams come true, Gabe and Annabelle may discover the most precious gift of the holidays is love.

Download or read book Ruby Book 1 Come By Chance Mail Order Brides written by Juliet James and published by Silky Oak Press. This book was released on with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 1884, and love is in the air in the town of Come-By-Chance! In this much-loved series strong women risk everything to rise above their desperate circumstances, find true love, and wed real men who'll treat them right. Meet Ruby - She's lost her Ma, and struck out into the world on her own. The good news is she's traveled to Pittsburgh and found a good job as a schoolmistress. The bad news is, the school's owner, the portly, whiskey-breathed Mister Murphy, has developed wandering hands, and Mrs Murphy's preparing to leave to visit her sister for a month in New York. Ruby sees an advertisement in the Matrimonial News and takes a desperate chance, writing away to the handsome Six-feet-four James Drinkwater. Will James be the answer to Ruby's plight? Is the handsome Montana man all that he seems? Or will someone else come to Ruby's rescue, so together they can find true love? The Come-By-Chance series consists of: Come-By-Chance Brides of 1884 Book 1. Ruby Book 2. Emily Book 3. Violet Book 4. Kate Book 5. Rose Book 6. Emmy-Lou Come-By-Chance Brides of 1885 Book 1. Opal – The Outlaw and the Sheriff Who Loved Her Book 2. Coral – The Widow and the Man Who Loved Horses Book 3. Ava & Ina – The Twins and the Fist-Fightin’ Cowboys Coming Soon: Book 4. Lillie – The Orphan and the Grief-Stricken Groomsman Book 5. Pearl – The Divorcee and the Wedding-Shy Dabster Book 6. Jane – The Modern Miss and the Preacher Who Had to Decide

Download or read book Ava Ina Book 3 Come By Chance Mail Order Brides of 1885 written by Juliet James and published by Silky Oak Press. This book was released on with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two weddings, Two evil outlaws, and Two more Come-By-Chance women in the family way! Cultured, elegant German twins, Ava and Ina Biermann, arrive in town to marry the Carmichaels, and Jed and Jethro couldn’t be happier. But their ma, Penny – toughest and best fighter in the history of Tent Boxing, and all ’round good ol’ gal – ain’t happy about it at all. For one thing, she figures those girls too dang pretty – and for another, their long slender musicians’ fingers look too useless to do any real work. On top of all that, Opal’s father, the horrible Otis Trigger, has found out where she is! He’s on his way to Come-By-Chance to take his revenge on his daughter, and rob the bank while he’s at it. Trigger’s found just the right man to help him too, and busted the man out of jail – all legal-like. Yes, it’s the diabolical Slim Jim Murdoch. And the evil man has had plenty of time to plot his revenge on the decent Come-By-Chance townsfolk. Trigger and Slim Jim are not about to let a pair of long-fingered musicians, the Wilkinsons, ol’ Wally Davis, the Sheriff and Opal, or the rest of the Come-By-Chance crew stand in their way! The Come-By-Chance books are jam-packed with gun-totin’ adventure, intrigue and true love, all set in 1880s frontier America. If it’s love and adventure you’re after, download “Ava & Ina” right now, set yourself down on the porch in your favorite rocker, and get to know the folks of Come-By-Chance for yourself! Come-By-Chance Brides of 1885 Book 1. Opal – The Outlaw and the Sheriff Who Loved Her Book 2. Coral – The Widow and the Man Who Loved Horses Book 3. ​Ava & Ina – The Twins and the Fist-Fightin’ Cowboys Book 4. Lillie – The Orphan and the Grief-Stricken Groomsman Book 5. Pearl – The Divorcee and the Wedding-Shy Dabster Coming Soon: Book 6. Jane – The Modern Miss and the Preacher's Mighty Conundrum

Download or read book Molly in Fall The Brides of Courage Kansas Book 5 written by Lenny Davis and published by Sherman Lee. This book was released on 2015-01-04 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All she was looking for was a quiet little wedding. Instead, she got an adventure! Courage, Kansas, 1873: Unaware of the city ordinance that prohibits it, young rancher Josey Adams brought his pistol with him into the saloon. Needless to say, this didn't make him friends with Sheriff Theo MacRaven. When the lawman locks him up, Josey has no choice but to break out, because an hour from now his mail order bride from New York City will arrive at the train depot in Providence, Kansas—and he's over in Courage. Irish immigrant Molly McGuire and her grandmother Gran have left the slums of New York City and traveled far to find a new home in the West. But instead of Josey they accidentally meet farmer Honestus Newbigin, who seems to be a really nice man. But where is Molly's groom? And then there's this hot air balloon at the town fair that Gran is desperate to ride in… Please check out the other books in the Brides of Courage Series. They are: Once Upon the Prairie, Book 1 She Came one Winter, Book 2 A Bride in Spring, Book 3 Heart of Summer, Book 4 Molly in Fall, Book 5 mail order bride christian mail order brides western romance mail order brides of the west clean cowboy romance clean sweet western romance, clean historical romance christian inspirational western frontier romance mail order bride historical romance