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Hattie Bright arrived in Laramie, Wyoming on a sunny day in May of 1877. She had grown up in an orphanage and now that she was 19 years old, was determined to make her own way through life and despite her beauty wanted to make her own decisions as well. She was a lovely brunette with gorgeous green eyes and the most attractive white smile. Her favorite color was yellow, and she wore it every opportunity she could along with one of her favorite hats. After stepping out of the stagecoach, she immediately caught the attention of Sam Bishop who owned a prominent ranch in the area. He stopped in...

Luanne Baker was never the most popular girl while growing up and had even resorted to entering a mail order bride auction to get a husband! She was relieved when she actually heard several men bidding on her and listened closely to the auctioneer when he announced she would be going to a man named Jethro Hanks. She had never heard of or met Jethro Hanks until the day she said, 'I do.' He wasn't bad looking...but his hygiene could definitely use some improvement. She put on her best smile and climbed obediently into his wagon and soon they were on their way to his home. Whenever Jethro ...

Hildie, which was short for Hildegard, watched in shock when the auction for mail order brides was over and she was the last one standing who hadn't been picked. The only thing wrong with her is she was a tad bit taller than the other girls; well maybe quite a bit taller if she were being truthful. She had always been told she had a pretty face and figure; however, she guessed no man wanted to climb a ladder to talk to her. The orphanage where she had been living was now closed and she was all on her own with no money and she was wearing the only clothes she had. Panic began to sweep ...

Felicity Herald grew up in a family of angels who loved the magic of Christmas. Her name itself meant "great happiness" and "good fortune," which she used to bless others. After bringing joy and love to so many for years, she now yearned to fall in love and find joy for herself. But at what cost? Her magic snow would have limits if she used it on herself. What if she couldn't find the right man and the longer she stayed on earth her magic snow would soon melt losing all of its power? Was love worth the risk? Find out in Christy Webb's newest Christmas book. It's sure to warm your heart! ...

Clara Whitcomb stood on the makeshift platform; her gloved hands were trembling beneath the lace. The dusty saloon had been cleared for the occasion, its usual clientele replaced by ranchers, miners, and men with eyes like flint. She had signed up for the mail order bride auction out of sheer desperation, not daring to hope for love or kindness...only survival. The bidding began! "Twenty dollars," someone called. "Thirty." "Fifty." A hush fell when a voice rasped from the back...low and deliberate. "One hundred!" Heads turned...and there he was, Patch! The one-eyed gunman leaned against the...

Here is the continuation of the story of The Unwanted Mail Order Bride! Per popular demand, Christy Webb has expanded the series to include 19 books so you can discover what happens to the beloved orphan who found herself in a desperate situation with no place to go and no one to help her. The mail order bride auction is over, and she was the last one standing who hadn't been picked. The only thing wrong with her is she was a tad bit taller than the other girls; well maybe quite a bit taller if she was being truthful. While trying to figure out what to do, she is nearly run over by a wagon ...

It had only been a few months since Karlee married Benson Thomas, and she already knew that her marriage was in trouble! No matter how hard she tried nothing was ever good enough to please him. What was supposed to be her happy ever after was suddenly turning into a prison for her. After many unhappy days and a desperate attempt to make things better, Karlee suggested they go to counseling. To her shock, he accused her of being the one with the problem and he didn't need to go because there was nothing wrong with him. Karlee agreed to go and discovered some important things about her ...

Patty Durham was an only child and was teased about being ugly as she grew up. The children used to tell her that her parents stopped having children when they saw how ugly she was! Of course, their cruel words would make her cry...and then they enjoyed teasing her more. Patty was fortunate to have a very loving mother who told her when she grew up, she would be prettier than any of the other girls that made fun of her. She always hoped her mother would be right! Her mother sent her away to finishing school...and while she was gone, Patty received a message informing her of her mother's ...

"Wanted...a mail order GROOM, who loves children, 2 boys and 1 adorable little girl. Their mother wouldn't mind if you loved her too. I am a 33-year-old woman with long strawberry-blonde hair. I have a home and farm that could use a man's touch. We need you to be honest, loving and caring, and I can't think of a better Christmas gift than YOU for me and the kids. We are in Laramie, Wyoming...and need a commitment as soon as possible!" Christmas was only three weeks away, and Duane Wilson had sent a telegram back to Ellen explaining that he had been injured in the Civil war and walked with a...

It had been a while since Hannah and Harley completed their last case and both were itching to put their detective skills back to work. The cooler months had been sneaky and without warning pushed the warm weather away as corn mazes and haunted houses began appearing on street corners and other spooky locations! Hannah and Harley were home watching the nightly news when the phone rang and Officer Grant called to inform Hannah that a gang of thieves were dressing up in Halloween costumes pretending to go through haunted houses and corn mazes; but instead, were robbing unsuspecting businesses...

Marjorie Lindon was late for an appointment but when she saw the lovely white daffodils, she had to stop to touch and appreciate them on her way into the restaurant. Grant Nightingale had secretly admired her for over a year since she had joined the law firm he worked at. She worked in a different department than he did...and he had been trying to think of a clever way to get her attention. Hugh Wilson was one of the more prominent attorneys in the office and the rumor around the office was he had his eye on her first and no one better get in his way. Grant was waiting at a table for a ...

Ingrid Johnson was born a commoner and was on her way to a new job where she would be working as a maid and assisting the cook in the day-to-day operations. Ingrid had always hated her name and decided to go by Ivy, which was a much prettier name; and since no one would know her, she felt now would be the best time to make that change. In her hurry to pay her faire and board the stagecoach, she didn't realize that she had climbed aboard the stage that would be delivering her to Master William Clifford, who had sent his personal stagecoach to pick up his future mail order bride. As she rode ...

Jesse Nelson was an executive for the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad and its connection to Casper, Wyoming. His son, Jesse Jr. was enthralled with the building of railroads and decided he wanted a career in the expansion of the railroads west also. A passenger train was finally on its way to Casper in 1888 and he and his father were on it. While sitting down to lunch in a dining car, Jesse Jr. looks across the room and sees the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. His heart begins to pound, his palms are sweating, and he is at a loss for words! Belinda Brown is riding the FE&...

Paulette Granger had barely turned 18 and was informed by her foster mother that she was no longer welcome in their home! Now that they wouldn't earn any more income by allowing her to stay in their home, it was time for her to get out on her own! What was she going to do? She had been a good babysitter for the younger children in the home, as well as she was a fairly good cook and knew how to clean. There was a woman at the mercantile who had recently become her friend, and they had had many conversations over the last year. She decided she would talk to her to see if she could help her ...

Wendy Roberts was considered an old maid because she was in her thirties and hadn't married yet. She didn't let it bother her because she was happy, owned her own condo, and she and her Westie, Missy, loved spending as much time as possible with each other. She worked from home where she did data entry for one of the local hospitals in her area and felt fortunate to be making a good income. Each Thursday she left her home for a few hours to attend a weekly staff meeting at the hospital. On her way into the hospital one rainy Thursday morning, she slipped on the wet floor and before she knew...

Ginger Hooper recently moved to Panguitch, Utah after graduating from high school with her family and was thrilled when she got hired in the flower department at Panguitch's Finest Grocers. Her mother loved to garden and could grow any type of flower and Ginger soon discovered she had a green thumb too when it came to gardening. Garret Jackson discovered the lovely redhead working in the floral department and then managed to trip over his own feet knocking over the huge display of canned goods he had just finished stacking! So much for his making a good first impression! Regardless of his ...

Sunny Monson was counting down the hours until her boyfriend, Lane Porter, returned home from college for the summer. He had completed all of his credentials in order to become a pharmacist and now just had to pass the Utah state board exam in order to start his chosen career. She had been in love with him for more years than she cared to admit...and hoped now that he was finished with his schooling they could hopefully get engaged and begin a life together. Sunny was walking through the large field of sunflowers across from her home and enjoyed picking a flower so she could play a little ...

Nora Penderson is a petite young woman in her early twenties. Her parents were killed in a farming accident when she was eleven years old and was placed in an orphanage because she had no known family. Through no fault of her own, she has been labeled an orphan and an old maid. She finds a newspaper clipping where a man is seeking a wife for himself and a mother for his three children. Nora has been working and saving her money since she was sixteen and decides it's now time to leave Nebraska and go west. Little does she know what's in store for her! Climb aboard the Overland Stagecoach ...

The happiest day of Beatrice Norton's life was when she answered an ad for a mail order bride and soon after married her husband, Niels Willmar. Everything was going along so perfectly...that is until he brought her to her new home...and she met the most disapproving mother-in-law a girl could ever imagine. Nothing she did was right, from her cooking or cleaning, to taking care of her new husband! Nothing she did would ever measure up to the standards of Mrs. Willmar! Thank heavens for her neighbor, Abigail. If she hadn't been able to cry on her shoulder, she was sure she would have gone ...

Kendra Beaumont and Darwin Pennington had grown up and played together as youngsters. Kendra's mother was a widow and worked as a maid for the Pennington family. Due to her circumstances, they allowed Mrs. Beaumont and her small daughter to live on the premises. It was always understood that Darwin would grow into a mature young man and would take over the running of the ranch from his father. No one foresaw the beauty Kendra would become and Darwin had fallen in love with her. He was of noble birthright, and she was a peasant, and both understood that they could never hope to marry. When ...