Mail Order Bride - Marietta's Destiny


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Ambassador's daughter Marietta Winthrop has given up her own prospects of marriage and family to be a companion to her melancholic aunt. She secretly longs for adventure and the love of a man who won't try and change her but knows she is hoping for too much. She knows that all the men of her acquaintance would banish poor Aunt Clara to a sanatorium and she will not let that happen. But keen of mind, and inspired by a special day spent at the botanic gardens Marietta begins to wonder if there just might be more to life after all. Byron Hempthwaite is a disappointment, to his own parents at least. But he has never let it stop him from following his passions. A highly respected lepidopterist, he has found success and contentment, but he longs to find love too. But, just as he thinks he may have found such joy a family tragedy tears him away to Faith Creek, Texas. But, being so useless, he forgot to ask the love of his life for her hand in marriage before he left. He knows she is pretty and clever, witty and delightful, and why should she wait for him? Will he be too late to win the woman he loves back?




Mail Order Bride - Westward Destiny (Montana Mail Order Brides


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When Jamie meets Luke, Luke is bowled over by the beauty with the emerald green eyes and auburn hair, but is instantly tongue-tied. Jamie is not sure how they're going to develop a relationship when he can barely talk to her, but she sets out to seduce the handsome man with the soulful brown eyes.




Mail Order Bride - Bryony's Destiny


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It had never crossed Bryony Shaw’s mind that she would ever leave Baltimore and her safe, if somewhat mundane, life in service. But when she is forced to become the nanny of her employer’s son, Edwin, it sparks something inside her that had lain dormant for many years. Memories of her own childhood and the pain of being orphaned and abandoned herself, lead her to find the courage to confront them about their lack of care for their son, regardless of the consequences. Cody Jenkins is a man who has always taken his chances, never shying away from the hard decisions in life. But his determination to succeed has meant that other parts of his life have suffered. Secretly, he longs for a family and especially for a wife to love and be loved by. He had so nearly had it all, but when it all went wrong, years ago, he ran away and nursed his wounds alone. Will Cody ever allow anyone to get close to him again? And could two lives, hundreds of miles apart, be on a collision course they could never have foreseen?







Mail Order Bride - Harriet's Destiny


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Faith Creek is a busy little town. The railway has come to this secluded and untamed part of Texas, and is bringing with it brave women with a view to taming the wild men who have made Faith Creek their home. Finding love and happiness is more than many of the townsfolk ever thought they would find, but cupid has a way of making life wonderful for even the most unlikely candidates! Harriet Kirk has spent a lifetime being overlooked. Though she adores her sister, Annalise who is beautiful and urbane, confident and accomplished in every situation, Harriet is tired of always being compared unfavourably to her. Clever and quick, practical and sensible Harriet has always felt like an ugly duckling, but it has never stopped her from wanting the happily ever after that her sister always seemed destined for. But an unusual twist in their fates has them taking their destiny into their own hands, but will it end in happiness for Harriet, or for Annalise? Brandon Willis has never wanted for anything, but he has always been determined to serve his community. He loves his work, driving the stage coach across the State, and assisting his great friend, Sheriff John Kimball, as one of the town's Deputy Sheriffs. But he is starting to notice the loneliness that marks his days. But, will he ever put himself first long enough to find a woman to love, or will his desire to help be his undoing?




Mail Order Bride - Janine's Destiny


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Janine Chivers needs rescuing. She has been turned out of her position as a governess, and there is no work in New York for her to take on. She needs to find a new position, and soon. But, will she have the courage to travel across the country and become a bride to a man she has never met? Samuel Cleverley has a murky past, and a battle to try and clear his name. Losing his beloved wife Miriam has left him heartbroken, and with a young son, Ethan, to raise. He knows the boy needs a mother, but can he bring a woman into his miserable life, knowing he cannot offer her love, nor even a good name?







Mail Order Bride - Isabelle's Destiny


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Isabelle Landry is beautiful, wealthy and courted within the highest echelons of Massachusetts' society. But every man her Mama thinks a suitable match, she finds dull and often repulsive. She longs for a simpler life, one where her worth has nothing to do with her annual income, or her vast inheritance. A new friend gives her the confidence to follow her own path, and she answers an advertisement, praying it might change her life forever. John Kimball has become a lone wolf. Strong and quiet, he drives the Stage coach, delivers the mail and keeps himself to himself. But even a lone wolf needs a mate. A chance encounter makes him realise that his life isn't as good as he has led himself to believe, and putting past heartache behind him he decides to take on the challenge of becoming the new Sheriff of Faith Creek. As he faces his first challenges in keeping the town free from a gang of vicious bandits he also hopes to find love.




Mail Order Bride - Georgina's Destiny


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Georgina Fey is expecting a child, but has been left a widow by the tragic death of her husband. But she finds herself at war with his family. Her brother missing, she has nobody to turn to, until she remembers an old friend of her brother's. Being desperate she writes to him, begging for his help, but she does not ever expect him to offer her sanctuary. His warm heart, and gentle ways leave her torn between guilt and affection. Joshua Rawlinson is not ready for marriage, but when the sister of an old friend asks for help he doesn't hesitate to step in and offer her the safe haven she needs. But, will his generosity of spirit leave him enmeshed in troubles not his own? Will he truly be happy if he does whatever is needed to help her?