The mail-order brides collection : 9 historical stories of marriage that precedes love

What kind of woman would answer an advertisement and marry a stranger? Escape into the history of the American West along with nine couples whose relationships begin with advertisements for mail-order brides. Placing their dreams for new beginnings in the hands of a stranger, will each bride be disappointed, or will some find true love? Perfect for the Preacher by Megan Besing 1897, Indiana Fresh from seminary, Amos Lowry believes marriage will prove to his skeptical congregation that he's mature. If only his mail-order bride wasn't an ex-saloon girl, and worse, pregnant. The Outlaw's Inconvenient Bride by Noelle Marchand 1881, Wyoming After a gang of outlaws uses a mail-order bride advertisement to trick an innocent woman into servitude, an undercover lawman must claim the bride--even if it puts his mission in jeopardy. Train Ride to Heartbreak by Donna Schlachter 1895, Train to California John Stewart needs a wife. Mary Johannson needs a home. On her way west, Mary falls in love with another. Now both must choose between commitment and true love. Mail-Order Proxy by Sherri Shackelford 1885, Montana A mail-order marriage by proxy goes wrong when a clerical error leads to the proxies actually being married instead of the siblings they were standing in for. In their quest to correct the mistake, the two discover outlaws, adventure, and even love. To Heal Thy Heart by Michelle Shocklee 1866, New Mexico When Phoebe Wagner answers a mail-order bride ad that states Confederate widows need not apply, she worries what Dr. Luke Preston will do when he learns her fiance died wearing gray. Miss-Delivered Mail by Ann Shorey 1884, Washington Helena Erickson impulsively decides to take advantage of her brother's deception and travels to Washington Territory in response to a proposal of marriage intended for someone else. How will Daniel McNabb respond when Helena is nothing like he expected? A Fairy-Tale Bride by Liz Tolsma 1867, Texas Nora Green doesn't feel much like Cinderella when her mail-order groom stands her up. But could the mysterious jester from the town's play be her Prince Charming? The Brigand and the Bride by Jennifer Uhlarik 1876, Arizona Jolie Hilliard weds a stranger to flee her outlaw family but discovers her groom is an escaped prisoner. Will she ever find happiness on the right side of the law? The Mail-Order Mistake by Kathleen Y'Barbo 1855, Texas Pinkerton detective Jeremiah Bingham is investigating a mail-order bride scam bankrupting potential grooms. When unsuspecting orphan May Conrad answers his false ad, she becomes the prime suspect in the case. Number of Words in Auth: 11 Formats : EPUB Number of Formats : 1 Has Cover : Yes All Identifiers : isbn:9781683224440 Single Author : Megan Besing Original Source : Train_Pack_2018-80 Sorted Author by LN, FN: Besing, Megan & Marchand, Noelle & Shackelford, Sherri & Schlachter, Donna Title Length : 032 Title Parm D : The Mail-Order Brides Collection Title Parm G : The Mail-Order Brides Collection Num of Aut : 4 Title Parm B : ( Record ID : 8911 Uncomma Author : Megan Besing & Noelle Marchand & Sherri Shackelford & Donna Schlachter Title Parm A : The Mail-Order Brides Collection Dreams for marriage hinge on mail-order promises Nine advertisements for brides lead to inconvenient complications in romance. Traveling west alone on a promise of marriage, each woman has her reasons to accept a husband sight unseen. Some are fleeing poverty or abuse while others simply seek hope for a brighter future. Perfect for the Preacher by Megan Besing The Outlaws Inconvenient Bride by Noelle Marchand Train Ride to Heartbreak by Donna Schlachte Mail-Order Proxy by Sherri Shackelford To Heal Thy Heart by Michelle Shocklee Miss-Delivered Mail by Ann Shorey A Fairy-Tale Bride by Liz Tolsma The Brigand and the Bride by Jennifer Uhlarik The Mail-Order Mistake by Kathleen YBarbo But what the brides find at the end of their journeys doesn't go according to planmissing grooms, mistaken identities, nefarious traps, undisclosed secrets, and so much more await them. How can each bride possibly find a safe place to call home and a husband she can love?