Mail Order Outlaw

The Brides of Tombstone, Book 1

De: Cynthia Woolf

Narrado por: Lia Frederick

Ed Talbot isn't husband material. He's an outlaw, was forced into his father's gang at the age of 13, and is wanted dead or alive in more than one territory. But now his father is dead, he hates the life, the blood, and his brother's rages. When a stagecoach robbery goes awry, Ed ends up with a satchel full of charming letters from an enticing young miss. Unfortunately for Miss Lizzie Cobb, her betrothed is now dead, and Ed Talbot sees a way out. Impersonating a fine, upstanding young man shouldn't be too difficult. Despite the risks, falling in love with her proves to be all too easy.

Isolated on her mother's ranch just outside of Tombstone, Miss Lizzie Cobb doesn't have the time or the means to find a respectable husband. As a half-Apache woman in the Arizona Territory, being a mail order bride seems like the only solution to her problem until she realizes that San Francisco is too far away, and she'll have to leave her vulnerable mother and baby brother behind. Her solution? Call off the wedding.

When her groom shows up on her doorstep, she's shocked. He's handsome, strong, and has traveled hundreds of miles to claim her. His kisses inflame her body and his presence soothes her soul. Falling for the rugged man is beyond her control. But the past has a way of catching up to outlaws, and facing the truth is going to be hard...for both of them.

©2014 Cynthia Woolf (P)2016 Cynthia Woolf

Interesting Twist to Mail Order Brides

Mail Order Outlaw is a tale of a man trapped in a life he abhorred, and a woman trapped into a selfless life by duty to her mother and brother.

Ed risked death to escape his life as an outlaw. After robbing a stagecoach, in which his father was killed, Ed saw a chance to get away and took it, knowing if he was caught his brother would not hesitate to kill him. Nobody left their gang alive, and his brother enjoyed killing.

Lizzie couldn't bring herself to leave the ranch she loves and her family who needs her, thus calling off her "mail order" marriage. But when Ed shows up impersonating her mail order husband, Mal, she decides to give him a chance.

Can a life based on lies succeed? What will happen to Ed/Mal and Lizzie's plans for the future when Ed's cruel brother finds him? Can their love survive?

The narrator did a good job distinguishing people by voice changes, but the "matter of fact" way it is read was hard for me to get used to. Since it is an emotional story it would have been better to have it read with more emotion, in my opinion. Regardless, I enjoyed listening to Mail Order Outlaw.

MAIL ORDER OUTLAW

Ed Talbert is part of an outlaw gang and leaves that life behind and pretends to be someone that he killed in a stage hold up. He goes and pretends to be the guy that Lizzy has been writing letters to and planning on marring. Him trying to pull this scheme off is good. It makes a interesting mail order bride book. I enjoyed this book a lot. Lia Frederick does a great job narrating this book. If my review is any help will you please click on the helpful link below. Thank you.

Loved Every Word!

I have enjoyed so many stories by Cynthia Woolf and could not wait to listen to an audible! Wow.. The story of an outlaw, Ed Talbot, who was dragged into the life by his mean father and half brothers. Wanting to get out without his brother tracking him down and killing him, he saw his chance by taking the identity of a passenger on a stagecoach they robbed and acted as the mail order husband.

Lizzie Talbot has been taking care of the ranch along with her mother and younger brother since her father passed away. She had been corresponding with a gentleman in hopes they would be a match and marry. In a twist of fate, Ed impersonates her groom and the journey starts!!

A wonderful story told by narrator Lia Frederick who was perfect with her different voices.. She made me believe I was there watching the story unfold! Cannot wait for the next in the series!!

Can An Outlaw Really Change?

Lizzy was writing to Malcolm to become a Mail Order Bride but she wrote to the person arranging it and said she changed her mind.

Edward and his older brother were outlaws. They robbed a stagecoach and the older brother Killed everyone.

Edward found Malcolm's information and letters from Lizzy and decided it was time to get away from his brother. He went to see Lizzy to see if she would marry him.

How easy it must have been back then to assume another's identity and leave yours behind. Now what will happen? Will Lizzy say yes? Will Edward's brother find him?

I was very impressed with this story and I think you will enjoy it too. I highly recommend you get this Audiobook and find out everything that happens between these two people.

The narrator is very good and puts spirit into her reading. You will enjoy listening to her.

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Vikki’s Musings

I have read several books by Cynthia Woolf and have enjoyed them a great deal. Mail Order Outlaw may well be my favorite so far. Her writing is smooth and even though the plot of a mail order bride has been used many times, she puts a fresh spin on this one. I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful book.

I am not going to do a synopsis because Ms. Woolf has accurately given a detailed one. Mail Order Outlaw is an entertaining read and captured my attention from the first page and held it until the end. The pacing is quick and lively, along with excellent dialogue between the hero and heroine and the supporting characters.

Lizzie Cobb is a wonderful heroine. She is loyal to her loved ones, honest to a fault and has an independent side, yet she also comes across as feminine. Considering she rarely wears a dress and is able to manage her young brother’s rancher on her own is quite a feat. Well done, Ms. Woolf. Lizzie has to deal with prejudices because of her Indian blood, but she does it with grace.

Ed/Mal is a great hero. While life has dealt him a bad hand of cards, he has been able to avoid being tainted by his brother and father, choosing to hold his teachings from his mother close to his heart. I loved that he took an opportunity to escape his outlaw life and in such an innovative way. While he starts his courtship of Lizzie under a cloud of deceit, he does it so sincerely, I could not hold it against him.

Lizzie and Mal have great chemistry, and Ms. Woolf creates a wonderful and believable arch for their romance. I truly wanted them to find a way past the rocky start in their relationship. The love scenes, while explicit to some degree, are very tender and were devoted more to the emotions involved than the physical description of the sexual act. They also happen after their marriage. I really appreciated the delicacy Ms. Woolf used.

If you enjoy a unique love story with endearing characters and a good bit of suspense, then you will love Mail Order Outlaw as much as I did. I look forward to reading the next book in the Brides of Tombstone series. Happy reading!