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Rosie Winslow has always tried to look at the bright side of things. When her mother died, even though she knew she would miss her mother terribly, Rosie was relieved because it meant she and her sisters could escape their abusive father. When she and her sisters decide to go west as mail-order brides, she is thrilled to meet her handsome husband, the mayor of Hope Springs. Charles Jordan has been married before, and he doesn’t want this marriage to be anything like his first. Having been married to a controlling woman, he wants this marriage to be more equitable. He spots Rosie, and when...

Francine “Frankie” Weston is an independent woman. She moved to Idaho to homestead with her older brother at the tender age of seventeen, pretending to be a man. Now, at twenty, she’s ready to marry, but she doesn’t want to admit she’s deceived everyone, so she sends for a mail order groom—one who’s willing to take her last name. She doesn’t think it’s possible, but she’s willing to wait for just the right man to make her happy. Wallace Miller, a former member of the demon horde, feels like his life is going nowhere. His reputation as a troublemaker has followed him into...

Two hearts, once entwined, then separated by miles and years, stand on the precipice of a new beginning. This is where we meet Shelby and Nate. Shelby, with her stethoscope and doctor's coat, has always been a healer. She's strong, compassionate, and dedicated. Her life is a testament to her commitment and love for others. Yet, beneath her confident exterior lies a yearning for something, or someone, she thought was lost forever. Nate - a man whose hands have built homes and dreams, a construction worker who breathes new life into old houses. His rough exterior belies a gentle heart, one ...

Layla Becker, the meteorologist for a local news station, sees visions whenever the north wind blows. Her visions lead her to a fire at the haunted mansion in Popsville, TX. There she meets firefighter Jake Weston, a man who believes only in what he can see and feel. Layla and her friends trace the fire to a man who lived in the mansion more than a century before. Jake Weston feels himself being drawn into the investigation of a ghost in the house next door to his own. He doesn’t believe in the ghost, but he firmly believes in the beautiful Layla, and goes along with the others as he ...

Kate Jessup is a talented seamstress and unwed mother whose life is as intricate as the patterns she sews. Her world collides with Emmett, a rugged rancher whose heart is as vast as the ranch he tends. With a mother who harbors a bitter resentment towards Kate, Emmett's world is fraught with tension. Yet, when circumstances compel them into a marriage of convenience, they navigate unfamiliar territory. They must learn to coexist amid the rustling prairie grasses and under the expansive Wyoming sky. As Kate's nimble fingers mend torn fabrics, can she also mend the rift between her and ...

This book was previously published in a charity anthology. Please make sure you don’t already have a copy before purchasing. Socialite Emily Simpson feels out of place. So, when Emily consults her aunt, Lachele suggests she use Matchrimony to find a husband. Farmer Derrick Bobo hopes an arranged marriage will give him a better chance of gaining custody of his autistic nephew, Zach. Can Emily adjust to a farm wife’s lifestyle? And more importantly, how will she deal with a boy on the spectrum?

Fiona Bearden has always been able to see ghosts. When an antique book enters her used bookstore, she discovers strange symbols and a map of her tiny little Texas town. Immediately she starts studying the book to learn all she can. Sheriff Max Childers is new in town, having been a detective in Dallas for a few years. When he’s out on a call, looking for a lost cat, he runs into Fiona and is immediately drawn to her. He becomes involved in the study of the book, and along with Fiona’s friends, Bella and Layla, he tries to solve the mystery involved with the ghosts in town. Together, ...

Poppy Smith, the schoolteacher at the one-room schoolhouse in Clover Creek has been praying for a husband for a long time. She loves teaching, but she wants to marry and have children, like most women her age. When Jacob Alexander settles near Poppy’s family, she is thrilled when he decides to court her. He’s everything she dreamed of and so much more. Within a month of meeting, they marry, and she’s certain they will live happily ever after. Not long after they marry, Jacob withdraws and it’s as if he’s living in a land of his own, not noticing her. When she realizes she’s ...

After the death of their mother, Isabelle Winslow and her sisters must find somewhere to go or continue to be abused by their father. When she and her sisters run into Elizabeth Tandy in Beckham, Elizabeth agrees to send the three of them to friends in Hope Springs, Colorado, as mail-order brides. Albert Thoreau has made his fortune in the silver mines. He owns several businesses in Hope Springs, and he’s looked up to by the people there. The only thing he needs is a wife. Contacting a matchmaker back east for a bride, he is sent Izzy Winslow, a woman from a poor farming family. Izzy ...

Melanie Carter has run her own business since she was eighteen years old. She works seventy house weeks and finds she has no time for life, much less dating. When her best friend suggests she contact Dr. Lachele Simpson and Matchrimony, she jumps at the chance, feeling that if she is matched with someone and they meet at the altar, perhaps her life will change for the better. Lucas Barnett has lost the love of his life. For two years, he’s walked around New York, seeing the places they went on their dates and the memories are constantly flooding back. He makes the decision to see a ...

Diana Westcott, a young lady who has recently lost her parents, is tired of the constant suitors who only want her for her inheritance. She wants to find a real love, not just someone who wants to improve their social status. A chance meeting with local matchmaker Elizabeth Tandy made her think about moving west and marrying a man who needed a wife, knowing it would be easy to conceal her fortune. Kevin Smythe knew his boss was much happier after marrying a mail-order bride, so he decides to do the same. The woman who comes all the way from Massachusetts to meet him is not at all what he ...

Bella Tomlin, owner of Popsville’s only dance studio, has always been different. Since she was a child, she’s been able to tap into the powers of the moon to accomplish things others can’t. When she has visions that connect the haunted mansion in town to a series of kidnappings, she steps up to do whatever needs to be done to rid their town of the ghost of Clarissa Harrington. Karl Anderson has just gotten out of the Marines and decides to settle in Popsville where his friend Jake lives. He meets Bella at Jake’s wedding and immediately knows she’s the woman he’s dreamed of. He ...

When Abigail Lund lost her mother on the Oregon Trail, she thought her life was over. A month later, her father was down to two oxen with a distance still to travel, so instead of buying more, he trades her for six oxen to a man who will marry her and spend the rest of his life with her. Sebastian Appleby has always been considered odd. He worked with his father and brothers ranching just outside of Clover Creek. Unable to find a woman, he had long since determined he would always be alone. When approached with the prospect of trading oxen for a bride, he doesn’t hesitate. Entering into a...

In a world where difficulty knows no bounds, Barbara Williams is captivated by the irresistible charm of Harvey Bedwell, the son of a man her father hates. Their hearts entwined in forbidden passion, they defy the constraints of society and embark on a daring elopement, determined to forge a destiny of their own making. As their love blossoms, they face the daunting challenge of rebuilding fractured relationships with their feuding families. Caught between her unyielding devotion to Harvey and the disapproval of her stern father, Barbara must summon the strength to navigate the treacherous ...

Amelia Beckham, an orphan, sees the world through eyes filled with wonder and joy. Her spirit, untouched by life's hardships, finds beauty in the most unexpected places. When she answers an ad to become a mail-order bride, her heart flutters with anticipation, not fear. She knows not what awaits her, yet she strides forward, her faith unwavering. Anthony Martin, a widower who weathered by life's storms, carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. His two boys, ages six and four, keep him going every day whether he wants to or not. He sends a letter to a matchmaker in Massachusetts, ...

Ethel Brown is bored with her life as a socialite in Beckham, Massachusetts. Every week is exactly the same under her mother’s watchful eye. Every weekday she works as a volunteer at the local orphanage. Every Saturday she goes to parties to meet the man she will marry. The problem is she would never marry one of the men at those parties. Walt Prewitt is a rancher in Montana, who feels like there’s only one thing missing in his life: a wife. When he spots an advertisement for mail-order brides, he knows it’s the perfect solution, and he immediately sends a letter to the matchmaker in ...

Amanda Carter is working as a bodyguard in her first real job, guarding the crown prince of the small European nation of Theron. When she’s asked to pretend to date the prince so she can guard him more closely, she immediately agrees. Prince James of Theron has never met a woman he is as attracted to as Amanda. He thinks pretending to date her will be a great way to get to know her better. After surviving one assassination attempt, they realize that though they’re pretending, someone else isn’t. After the king has a heart attack, James fears he will soon be the ruler of Theron. As he ...

Caitlin Stewart carries the world on her shoulders. Orphaned by the merciless black death, she has become the sole protector of her younger siblings in the rustic village of the McClain Clan. Her strength earns her the admiration of her fellow villagers—and the heart of Fearghas McClain. Fearghas, the future laird of the clan, is a man of power and prestige. Yet beneath his tough exterior beats a heart that has always yearned for Caitlin. Seeing her struggle, he makes a bold proposition—marriage. Not just an act of charity, but a declaration of a love that has long remained unspoken. ...

Vicki Williams meets the man of her dreams in church one Sunday. The only problem is he has to go all the way to Oregon City and come back before they can even court. But he promises her he’ll be back in the spring. John Abbot returns to Clover Creek as soon as the snow melts. The journey seems to take forever as he knows Vicki is waiting on the other end. One of the first things he does upon arriving in Clover Creek is to call on her and ask her father if he could court her. Their romance is a whirlwind, as he is working to complete his house and have it ready for his new family. But ...

Princess Eloise of Theron loves her brothers, and she’s happy they’ve both found their life partners. Incredibly glad she won’t have to worry about ever being queen, she dreams of a day when she will find the man who makes her heart beat faster. Prince Bernard of Allenia has loved Princess Eloise for as long as he’s known her. When there is unrest between their two countries, he goes to his uncle, the king of Allenia, and suggests a political marriage between him and Eloise to help stop the fighting between their countries. Eloise agrees to a political marriage with Bernard, hoping ...