Shelley Reads and Writes

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  • What Happens When Pinkertons Take Women Agents?

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    In Mail Order Misaim by Jennifer Branson, we meet Nadine Bradford, who thought she would have a home forever with her brother. However, when he marries, she finds herself out on the streets without warning. Before her money runs out, she decides to answer a mail-order Bride advert by the Pinkerton Agency. There, she will marry an agent while training to become one herself.

    When Josiah Bell comes in for his next assignment, he is completely taken off guard. To avenge his brother’s death, he must marry his wife and try to finish the case he was working on. However, the two soon find themselves working well together. In fact, they may find themselves fighting their true feelings for each other!

    Another great read. I highly recommend this sweet romance series!

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  • What Happens to a Mail-Order Bride and A Crook?

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    In Mail Order Miscast by Jennifer Branson, we meet Vivian Humble who can’t believe her father! He has set her up with his business partner, who is as old as he is! That is not all! He cheated on his wife and has spent time with women of ill-repute since her death! She can’t marry him.

    Her only choice is to run away and become a mail-order bride, but when she arrives in town, she is surprised to find her intended already married! So, what is a single girl to do?

    She runs into Riker, who is running from the law. He is a scoundrel, with one more job, and then he is hoping to run to Mexico with a pile of cash. However, Vivian changes everything! The two marry, to help him with his last job. After he gets his money, he plans to ditch her and run.

    But the more time the two spend together, the stronger their feelings grow, until they can’t deny how they really feel about each other. Will Vivian help Riker become legit and start a real life? Or will he run as soon as he gets the chance?

    Another great read in the series. I am really enjoying this series about mail-order brides.

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  • Will Elsie Find Love When She Becomes a Mail Order Bride?

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    In Mail Order Misstep by Jennifer Branson, Nolan Buckley is running from a scandal by becoming a Pinkerton Agent. When he shows up for his first job, he is surprised that he must marry in order to work undercover.

    Elsie Jenkins’ father promises her to a man who is abusive, but he needs the money more than he cares about his daughter’s welfare. Her only way out is to run. So, she decides to become a mail-order bride for a Pinkerton agent out west.

    When the couple meets, they quickly realize that they work better together than alone. But will they allow their hearts to open up and let each other in?

    Another sweet romance by Branson. I can’t wait to continue the series!

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  • Cara Joins A Ready Made Family as A Mail Order Bride

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    In Mail Order Misfit by Jennifer Branson, we meet Cara McGregor, whose only choice is to become a mail-order bride to a widower in the Dakota territory.

    When she arrives, she finds herself dealing with a man who doesn’t really want to be married, but can’t raise his children by himself. The children are torn between wanting someone to take care of them and not wanting someone to replace their mother.

    They settle into a new routine as a family, until the couple starts to realize that there may be some attraction and affection growing between them. However, their romance gets interrupted when Cara gets arrested for a crime that she didn’t commit.

    James isn’t sure what to do. Will he fight for his new wife? Can he save her and his family?

    I really enjoy reading mail-order bride books, and this one is no different. I look forward to reading the entire series (and maybe more of Branson’s books)!

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  • The Ending Millie Deserves

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    I have really enjoyed Freida McFadden’s Housemaid series, and I couldn’t wait to see how Millie’s story ended in The Housemaid is Watching. It did NOT disappoint!

    It starts a few years later. Millie and Enzo are happily married with two children, and they have decided to buy a house outside the city so their children can have room to run and play.

    When they finally find their dream home, they can’t believe their luck. They get a home they can barely afford, though it’s much less than the asking price. It needs some work, but they aren’t afraid of some hard work.

    Then, they meet the neighbors. First, they meet the Lowell’s, a couple who invited them over for dinner right away. Though they don’t have children, they seem friendly enough. They even have a maid (though she gives Millie a strange feeling).

    The other neighbor is harder to meet. They see her watching them through the window, but eventually meet her at the bus stop with their children. She warns them about their neighbors. A young boy vanished years ago.

    Millie isn’t sure what is going on, especially when her husband starts working with the Lowells and going out late at night. Her son starts acting strangely. Her entire family seems to be falling apart. Isn’t her new house supposed to be good for her family?

    As the book continues, more twists and turns arise, and readers will have NO idea what is going to happen next. I loved every moment of this book, and you will too!

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  • Millie’s Story Continues

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    Millie is back to looking for employment, and even though she has been out of jail for years, her past is still following her around.

    So, when she finds the Garricks, she thanks her lucky stars. Mr. Garrick gave her a job cleaning their stunning penthouse and preparing meals.

    However, she finds it strange that, even as the days and weeks go by, she hasn’t met Mrs. Garrick, who stays in a room the entire time that she is working. When she hears her crying, she can’t help herself. She just has to check on her. When the door opens, it changes everything.

    So, Millie makes a promise. She is going to help Mrs. Garrick get away from her husband. She has done it before. She can protect Mrs. Garrick, no matter what. Mr. Garrick has got to pay.

    Another great thriller. I can’t wait to see how Millie’s story is going to end with the next book!

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  • How Well Do You Really Know Your Employer and Employees?

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    In The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, we meet Millie, who is just out of prison, struggling to find a job. In fact, she is living in her car, doing her best trying to find someone who will hire a girl with a past.

    When she meets Nina Winchester, who offers her a live-in position, she can’t believe her luck. She cooks, cleans, and helps with their daughter. Who would let someone with her past live in their home and take care of their child?

    Maybe someone who has their own secrets. Nina has spent time in a mental institution after her marriage. She has also let herself go, losing weight and not caring about her appearance as much as she used to.

    Millie just sees the perfect life that Nina has. She doesn’t have to worry about money, without working. She doesn’t even have to cook or clean! She even has Millie help with her daughter. Who knows what she does all day?

    She even sees a wonderful husband, who seems to be more broken every day. She could never imagine treating him like Nina does. She starts to wonder about their marriage, and what keeps the two of them together.

    When she realizes that her bedroom only locks from the outside, it is too late. She may be in more danger than she could imagine.

    I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series!

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  • This Book Stayed with Me for Ages After I Put it Down

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    In Timoney’s novel, The Daughter She Gave Away, we meet two couples in impossible situations. Meg gets a terrible diagnosis and finds out that she only has a few months left to live. She is worried about her husband, Simon, and their beautiful fourteen-year-old daughter, Grace.

    That also means she will have to tell Grace the secret they have been keeping from her for her entire life. That, even though Simon is her father, Meg is not her birth mother. Simon’s first wife was the one who gave birth to Grace.

    However, Cassie was in no shape to take care of a baby at that time. So, Meg and Simon stepped up and have raised Grace as their own. But, with losing her own mother, Meg thinks that Grace deserves to know the truth and meet the mother who gave birth to her.

    However, is Cassie ready to meet the daughter she had to give away? Will she be able to handle it when the truth comes out on her end? Or will it change her entire life?

    This book was really emotional for me. To think of dying and leaving your children behind is absolutely gut-wrenching for me, let alone thinking about hurting your child before you do so! This is a must-read!

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  • One Summer Brought Four Very Different Women Together

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    Sandra Pennington is feeling lonely. She has lived alone since the death of her husband five years ago. However, this year, she is also feeling the loss of her best friend (though not to death but to dementia). Her children have no plans to visit her over the summer, and she is downright lonely.

    So, she does what any sensible woman would do, right? She rents out her remaining bedrooms and operates a bed-and-breakfast over the summer.

    Though her children aren’t sure, she decides to go through with it and invites three women into her home.

    Mary is a lawyer who recently retired and isn’t sure what her next step is. However, a vacation in Maine might just give her the clarity that she needs.

    High school teacher Amanda decides to leave her long-time boyfriend at home and take some time to figure out what she wants in life.

    Patty, a last-minute add-in, is determined to have a good time, no matter how down on her luck she is.

    These three women start spending one dinner a week together, but quickly realize they need friendship to help them discover what their futures hold.

    If you are looking for a book about happy endings, finding yourselves, and spending time with good friends, this book will be perfect for you!

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  • Maeve Binchy is ALWAYS a Good Read

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    Maeve Binchy is a great storyteller, especially for those who are obsessed with Ireland. Every book that I have read by her was captivating, and this one is no different.

    The Return Journey is a collection of short stories that are pleasant to read. We meet a secretary who just wants her boss to notice her and wants more. When they go away, she is surprised by her true feelings.

    We meet a man and a woman who decide (at first sight) that they don’t like each other at all. When they do meet and spend some time together while traveling, they realize that their first thoughts were completely wrong.

    When two people grab the wrong bag, they learn more about someone else than they expect.

    There are fourteen stories in this collection, and you will be glad that you picked it up!

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