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  • Will Maddie Survive A Life-Changing Attack? 

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    After Maddie O’Connor was brutally attacked, she sank into a deep depression, so much so that her entire family started to worry about her. Her older sister, Tessa, couldn’t do much living so far away, so she enlisted the help of her brother-in-law, Seth Samuels.

    After Seth’s accident, he started writing letters to Maddie, which cheered them both up. In fact, they became such good friends that she decided to come out west to see her sister and the life that she made for herself and her family.

    When the two meet and fall in love, they wonder if their differences will keep them apart or just bring them closer together. Another great mail-order Bride novel by Linda Bridey.

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  • Another Danielle Steel Winner!

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    Eugenia Ward has been taking care of her family and ex-husband for years, even after she left her job and started her own company. She is a big-name designer when it comes to evening and wedding gowns, but she is struggling with the economy during COVID. But, she still manages to take care of everyone and everything, including her daughter’s lavish wedding (that has gone over budget)!

    For one last break before the wedding madness and fashion week, Eugenia gathers the entire family (and significant others) together for a delightful holiday. However, Gloria’s fiancé causes quite the stir, Daphne is about ready to pop with twins, and everyone is on edge.

    The silver lining in it all may be meeting Patrick Hughes, a successful real estate developer who’s also going through a rough patch. When the two meet, they find that they can easily talk about life, family, and even business. They find an easy friendship that may turn into more (if either of them wants it).

    But as the wedding gets closer, tensions get higher, money gets tighter, and a hurricane may just ruin it all!

    Danielle Steel’s For Richer For Poorer is another great novel by a wonderful writer that will leave you wanting more!

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  • There is NEVER a Bad Nicholas Sparks Book!

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    Though Nicholas Sparks is a favorite author of mine, I haven’t been buying his books like I used to. It is not because I don’t love them. There are so many good books for free on my Kindle that I rarely buy books anymore. However, I recently got a gift certificate, and I splurged on a few books by my favorite authors, including Sparks.

    The Wish by Nicholas Sparks brings us to New York City, where Maggie Dawes is a successful photographer with her own gallery. Though she has traveled the world, her illness has kept her close to home for quite a while. As she approaches her last Christmas, she bonds with her new assistant as he discovers the beauty of New York during the holiday season.

    During their nights together, she begins to tell him a story of her favorite Christmas, back in 1996. Though she wasn’t happy to be sent to live with her aunt in the remote village of Ocracoke, it turned out to be the best thing for her.

    There weren’t many teenagers on the island, so she really struggled until she met Bryce Trickett. Bryce was everything she wasn’t. He was smart and had his whole life planned out, while she was pretty lost and struggling. What started as tutoring turned into something better as he introduced her to photography. Then, they fell in love, but Maggie’s age and Bryce’s drive to succeed and go far kept them apart when Maggie had to return home!

    If you love Nicholas Sparks (or you have never read anything of his), you really need to read The Wish. You won’t regret it!

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  • Will Elizabeth Find Her Happy Ending?

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    In Mail Order Mishap by Jennifer Branson, Elizabeth Holt makes a mistake in Boston and is sent to live with her brother in Westwind. She is unhappy about it and will let anyone know about it!

    Though George Caldwell came to Westwind for a woman he thought that he loved, he has decided to stick around. The only thing missing is a woman to love, so he sends away for a mail-order Bride.

    When the uppity Elizabeth Holt gets dumped by her horse in his proverbial lap, he isn’t sure what to make of her. Will he be able to get past her grumpiness to figure out what will make her happy? Will Elizabeth decide to go back home, or will she find happiness in Westwind?

    Another great story in the series. I am sad to see it end!

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  • Can Willa Find a Way to Save Her Family Farm?

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    In Mail Order Mister by Jennifer Branson, we meet Willa Brown, a young woman who rushes home to save her farm. She had left the farm to begin an apprenticeship as a dressmaker, but had no choice but to return after the loss of her brother, mother, and unborn sibling.

    As her father struggles to get out of bed, she has to figure out how to save her farm from debt collectors. She knows that the only way to do so is by getting some money, so marriage is a possibility, but she isn’t sure that she wants to marry a stranger, just to save her family.

    When Harrison Holt comes to town to help them rebuild after a devastating fire, their paths quickly pass. He wants to buy a portion of the farm for his next brickyard, while Willa has a different plan. She counters marriage, knowing that she can give him the land, and he can give her the money for the farm. Seems like a win-win if the two of them can get along!

    When someone from her past comes along, it threatens to destroy the beginning of something great.

    Another sweet romance in this series! You have to check it out!

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  • Is the Pinkerton Agency for Everyone?

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    In Mail Order Misplay, we meet Gwendolyn Whitely, who has lost everything. When her father dies, she quickly learns that he was in a pile of debt, and she will have to get a job to support herself. She remembers hearing her friend Nadine talk about her job as a Pinkerton Agent and figures she can do it, too!

    When Bradley Holmes realizes that he has to marry and train a new recruit, he isn’t happy at all! He is used to being responsible for himself and no one else. When he meets the spoiled woman who hasn’t worked a day in her life, he is even more worried. What is he going to do with her?

    Will Gwendolyn find a way to help Bradley so he can see her as an asset rather than a problem? Another great book in the series about mail-order brides!

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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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