Colorado Bride


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Emily Loring survived the last few years as a governess to a rich family's children. But when the lord of the house can't keep his hands to himself, she's left with no option but to risk everything as a mail-order bride. Raised in a New York orphanage, she's always dreamed of a husband and children of her own, but even that small dream always felt out of reach. The city is all she's ever known, but the promise of a family, a place to call home, drives her to risk everything and head for the wilds of the Colorado Territory, and the arms of a stranger. Ben Logan fell in love once, to a city girl who left him at the altar to run off with another man. A mail-order bride appears to be the answer to his need for a wife to warm his bed, as long as she loves the country life as he does. He doesn't need much, but he won't risk his heart again. When Emily arrives, her curves tempt him nearly as much as her smile. But his ex-fiancée is back, and determined to have Ben for herself, even if it means murder...




THE COLORADO BRIDE


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The Son He Never Knew… When Cole McGuire learns that he had fathered a son, he returns to White Stone, Colorado, to claim what's rightfully his. But it's clear the town is hiding something, and he's got a feeling he knows exactly who's behind it all. The Widow's Secret… Rebecca's heart stops when Cole McGuire walks back into town, his green eyes blazing with passion. And the longer he stays, the more she wishes for the love she never had. But will Cole ever forgive her for hiding the truth—that the son she claimed as her own is the child he's been searching for?




Tomboy Bride


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A true pioneer of the West, Harriet Backus writes about her amusing and often challenging experiences with heart felt emotion and vivid detail. New foreword by Pam Houston and afterword by author's grandson Rob Walton are featured.




The Bride's House


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From the New York Times bestselling author of Whiter Than Snow and Prayers for Sale comes a novel about the secrets and passions of three generations of women who have all lived in the same Victorian home called the Bride's House. It's 1880, and for unassuming seventeen-year-old Nealie Bent, the Bride's House is a fairy tale come to life. It seems as if it is being built precisely for her and Will Spaulding, the man she is convinced she will marry. But life doesn't go according to plan, and Nealie finds herself in the Bride's House pregnant---and married to another. For Pearl, growing up in the Bride's House is akin to being raised in a mausoleum. Her father has fashioned the house into a shrine to the woman he loved, resisting all forms of change. When the enterprising young Frank Curry comes along and asks for Pearl's hand in marriage, her father sabotages the union. But he underestimates the lengths to which the women in the Bride's House will go for love. Susan is the latest in the line of strong and willful women in the Bride's House. She's proud of the women who came before her, but the Bride's House hides secrets that will force her to question what she wants and who she loves. Sandra Dallas has once again written a novel rich in storytelling and history, peopled by living, breathing characters that will grab hold of you and not let you go.




Thorpe's Mail Order Bride


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Lena Dubois never knew her father until he suddenly reappeared in her life to tell her he’s arranged for her marriage to one of his business partners. Lena flees, deciding to become a mail-order bride, where at least she’s the one doing the choosing. Her future husband, John Thorpe, requires a woman of good moral character, which Lena believes herself to be. The problem is her mother is the most celebrated madam in all New Orleans. What will happen if he discovers her secret?







Vital Statistics of the United States, 1988


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The Colorado Bride


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The Brides of San Francisco Three Story Collection, Books 4-6


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In post-Civil War America, three courageous women embark on transformative journeys as mail order brides, each finding unexpected love and facing unique challenges in the most surprising ways. Sophia Hayes thought she had her future planned out until her fiancé left her for her more beautiful sister. Determined to start anew, she agrees to become a mail order bride, hoping to find the family she always dreamed of. She marries Captain Robert Langley, a wealthy widower with four young children. Robert needs a wife to care for his family but believes love is not an option. When Sophia's scheming sister arrives to take what she wants, Sophia must fight for the love and family she has finally found. Amelia James has been a star on the New York stage since she was fifteen, but she longs for a life filled with genuine love, not just fame and fortune. Leaving her glamorous life behind, she becomes a mail order bride to wealthy prospector Phillip Dumont in San Francisco. Phillip, who raised his siblings alone after his mother abandoned them, needs a woman's touch for his sister but doesn't trust women with his heart. As Phillip and Amelia navigate their new life, an old enemy threatens their budding love, and Phillip must learn to trust Amelia to save his family. Violet Malone is a carefree beauty with a bright future until a sinister figure seeks to twist her beauty into suffering. Bounty hunter Lionel "Beast" Plantier, hired to kidnap Violet, is scarred and feared by many. However, one soft touch from Violet changes everything. Determined to save her from the true monster, Lionel marries her to protect her. Together, they must face the dangers that come with Violet's beauty and find love in the most unexpected of circumstances. In this trilogy of romance and resilience, Sophia, Amelia, and Violet each discover that even in the wildest circumstances, love can find a way. Through danger, determination, and the power of love, these three women forge new paths in a changing world, proving that sometimes, the heart’s journey is the most unpredictable adventure of all.




The Brides of San Francisco Three Story Collection, Books 1-3


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In post-Civil War America, three women find themselves embarking on unexpected journeys as mail order brides, each facing unique challenges and discovering love in the most surprising ways. Nellie Wallace, a young widow with two children, seeks to escape her cruel in-laws and find stability in San Francisco. Blake Malone, a saloon owner needing a family to secure his business plans, becomes her unlikely match. As Nellie and Blake navigate their new life together, they must confront dangerous threats and unexpected emotions, realizing that the fight for love and family may be their toughest battle yet. Annie Markum risked everything to become a mail order bride, only to find herself a penniless widow with a newborn daughter. Desperate to return to her disapproving father, she takes a job as a saloon cook, despite the stigma. Saloon owner Nick Cartwright, who once loved Annie from afar, now has a second chance. But Annie's dreams for her daughter's future clash with Nick's lifestyle, and they must decide if love is worth the ultimate sacrifice. When Annie discovers her late husband left her a fortune, newfound threats emerge, forcing her to fight for both her freedom and Nick’s safety. Cora Jones thought her future was set when she sailed to San Francisco to marry Harry Belcher. But everything changes when her presumed-dead fiancé, Asa Woods, appears. Caught between two men, Cora decides to let them both court her to make her choice. In a whirlwind of emotions and decisions, Cora must choose between the familiar past and a promising future. Through danger, determination, and the power of love, Nellie, Annie, and Cora each find their place in a changing world, proving that even in the wildest of circumstances, love can find a way.