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Bear Creek Brides
Series · 12
books · 2020

Books in series

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#1

The Rescued Bride's Savior

2020

Mathew Jenkins feels isolated on his remote, rural ranch. Though he longs for a family, women in mining country are scarcer than gold nuggets. So he’s delighted by the dapper response to his mail-order bride ad from a comely Virginian lady. Jenny Phillips’ good name was ruined by her father’s stupidity. Forced into hiding with her ma, she’s desperate to put her pa’s stained reputation behind. But when her domineering uncle tries to sell her to the highest bidder, she flees by answering a lonely Montana man’s classified… Upon meeting the Virginia rose, Mathew falls hard and offers to help her get settled. And though Jenny finds herself attracted to the kindhearted cattle farmer, she fears a marriage amid deadly conflict between miners and natives could spoil their chance at happiness. Can the couple survive a bumpy trail to love and begin a new life together? The Rescued Brides Savior is the first book in the charming Bear Creek Brides historical western romance series. If you like sweet relationships, frontier tensions, and action-packed pages, then you’ll adore Amelia Rose’s engaging tale.
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A Faithful Bride For The Wounded Sheriff

2020

Sheriff Jacob Benning longs for the pitter-patter of tiny feet. But after placing a mail-order bride ad, he breaks his arm and ruins his penmanship so that any educated lady would dismiss his correspondence. So when a delightful maid from Boston seems taken with his haphazard prose, he clings to hope that his dreams of fatherhood might still come true. Rosa Casey wishes her anxiety would stop extinguishing her ambitions. But when her mistress encourages her to travel west to meet the charming sheriff with the bad handwriting, she swallows her fear and packs her bags. Though after losing her beloved cat on the train, she worries she’s made a terrible mistake. Comforted by the lawman’s sweet attention, Rosa begins to build a life and a partnership in the small Montana town. And although Jacob falls hard for the Boston beauty, he fears his ruined arm means he can’t defend her from the frontier’s ruthless bandits… Will Jacob and Rosa survive the dusty dangers to live happily ever after? A Faithful Bride For The Wounded Sheriff is the second book in the enchanting Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series. If you like devoted couples, rugged settings, and heart-racing endings, then you’ll adore Amelia Rose’s captivating tale.
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The Untangling of Two Hearts

2020

A sheepish teacher looking to settle down. A charming assistant willing to date again. Will a mail-order bride wreck their happily-ever-after? Bear Creek, Montana, 1890. Dan Mavis believes the only way he’ll finally marry is if he mail-orders a wife. As a schoolteacher, his female contact is limited to the elegant assistant in his classroom. But just as things begin heating up between them, Dan’s advertisement reaches a woman keen to take up his offer. Phoebe James’ heart was broken one too many times. But after getting to know the bashful educator she aids, she finds herself falling for a man strikingly different from those who’ve previously courted. And when she finally accepts his invitation to a date, she wonders if it might be time to trust again. As the two quickly fall for one another’s charm, they realize this could be forever. But much to their dismay, Dan’s mail-order bride shows up ready to break the starry-eyed couple apart. Will this dramatic interruption ruin Dan and Phoebe’s best chance for happily-ever-after? The Untangling of Two Hearts is the entrancing third book in the Bear Creek Brides historical cowboy romance series. If you like messy love triangles, determined protagonists, and unexpected infatuation, you’ll adore Amelia Rose’s charming novel.
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Indian Bride for the Trusty Miner

2020

One love-struck businessman; one compassionate Sioux maiden; one heart-wrenching decision. Is the power of love enough to save an entire tribe? Five years ago, when Edward James settled in Bear Creek to manage the mines, he saw a future of business and opportunity. He didn’t plan to fall in love. But since the moment he met Morning Sun, his world has been turned upside down. If only her family would accept him, he could be the devoted husband he longed to be, but how can he convince them that he’s worthy of Morning Sun’s love? Morning Sun wants nothing more than to marry Edward, but can she really ask him to give up his life to live with the Sioux? She’s loyal to the tribe, but she can’t ignore the power of her feelings. But Morning Sun’s father isn’t their only problem. Bear Creek is under threat. The US military plans to banish the Sioux to a reservation, taking Morning Sun away from Edward forever. If they run away together, they can save their love, but what will become of the tribe? Can their love survive the harshest of tests?
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A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor

2020

You can’t outrun a troubled past, no matter how fierce your love. All Demetri has ever wanted is to protect his deaf sister. It’s why he became a doctor, and it’s why he must get her away from Colorado. Hunted by the Irish mafia, Demetri and Sandy flee to Bear Creek, where they settle into a calm life, free from the troubles of their past… or so they think. With Sandy safe and flourishing in her new life, Demetri longs for something more, and long winter evenings of letter writing soon bring Emily into his life. Emily’s not like any girl he’s ever met before. With her fitted jeans, her pistol and her sharp wit, she’s no ordinary lady, and she doesn’t need protecting. But Sandy does. Demetri’s past follows him to Bear Creek: Sandy’s in danger, and the whole community’s under threat. Is love and friendship enough to save her? Can Emily prove herself to Demetri? Will this fearless bride cure the troubled doctor’s heart? A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor is the fifth book in the Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series. Amelia Rose weaves a thrilling tale of love and peril, thrusting you right into the heart of the drama. Buy A Sharp Witted Bride for the Troubled Doctor to dive into a world of fierce, unfaltering love today. Love takes many forms, but it’s always worth the fight.
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A Loving Heart for the Loyal Deputy

2020

Hundreds of miles apart, two lost souls face a future of emptiness. Can they overcome all the odds and find true happiness in each other? The year is 1893, and trouble is looming over Montana. But this isn’t what bothers Deputy Tanner Williams the most. Life seems to be passing the quick-thinking deputy by, and no matter how much of his life he dedicates to his work, he feels a constant emptiness swelling inside him. As all his friends settle down, he wants nothing more than to find someone he can love; someone to fill the void. Finally determined to take action, he summons up the courage to place an ad for a mail order bride. His generous personality and clear intelligence mean he has no shortage of replies, but there’s only one woman whose sharp wit and sweet nature truly captivates him. Bethany Duncan has struggles of her own. Intrigued by the deputy’s kind and thoughtful words, she wonders if he could be her savior. Desperate to escape her stifling life in Tennessee, she battles her controlling father, who is determined to find her a wealthy husband - with little regard to her own happiness. She has her heart set on marrying for love, and there’s no way she can do that under her father’s strict rule. Bethany is determined to live a more fulfilling life than the one her father has mapped out for her, and the deputy’s ad seems to be her ticket out. Just as her life seems set to shackle her forever, she finally has hope and a reason to run away. She’s never traveled before, but this is no match for her steely determination, and she refuses to be locked into a small life. Little does she know of the violence wreaking havoc in Bear Creek. By the time she hears of the chaos, there’s no backing out: she’s already on the long train journey to meet the man whose words she’s fallen in love with. No matter how much Tanner longs for a peaceful life, threat and drama permeate the town and awaken the ghosts of his past. Bethany proves to be a shining light in the darkness, but it seems as if the nightmare may threaten that as well. Will Bethany even be safe in Bear Creek? As if they didn’t have enough to contend with, Bethany’s father has his own agenda. He isn’t willing to let his daughter go quietly, and he isn’t used to being resisted. Every new turn seems riddled with obstacles for Bethany and Tanner. Perhaps the mail order bride system isn’t as much of a guarantee as they’d hoped. Are love and determination enough to secure a future of happiness for them, or is life determined to knock them down? A Loving Heart for the Loyal Deputy is the sixth book in the Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series. Full of dramatic twists and thrilling surprises, this story is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat. Immerse yourself in an enthralling quest for love and happiness—dive into Amelia Rose’s captivating story today.
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#7

The Pastor's Doubtful Bride

2020

Magic can happen when two paths cross by chance. But does love have the power to heal the traumas of the past? It is 1894, and with his troubled past behind him, Pastor Barthelme Munster has been traveling from chapel to chapel in Montana, living by his promise to God and spreading the word. But the pastor aches for something more, and he has his eye on settling in the growing town of Bear Creek, where he can conduct his sermons regularly and fully give himself to a community that needs him. Samantha Freda has arrived in Bear Creek, and together with her five sisters, is trying to put a dark and difficult past behind her. When her boss and mentor, Matilda Rayford, tells her there’s a new pastor in town, Samantha agrees to attend Sunday Service to welcome him. She’s desperate for all the Freda sisters to fit into their new community, and despite having no history with church life, she welcomes the opportunity with an open heart. What neither Samantha nor Pastor Munster were expecting, however, was to find in each other a mirror: someone who recognizes pain; a kindred spirit with whom they can share their dark pasts and talk through the things life normally forces them to bury. Suddenly, these two lost souls are not alone… but can they accept their worth in time to give their blossoming love a chance? Samantha has never dated before, and with concern for her sisters at the forefront of her mind, marriage is the last thing she’s considering. But in the presence of Pastor Munster, she sees a future for herself that she’s never believed she deserves. Does Samantha have the courage to prioritize her own happiness and open herself up to the man who could heal her? And can the pastor help her to see her worth and recognize that he too deserves more than a life solely devoted to helping others? The Pastor’s Doubtful Bride is the seventh book in the Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series. Lose yourself in a richly woven story as the dark pasts of Samantha and the kind pastor unfurl. Can love really heal all?
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Warming a Cold Heart

2020

A heart can freeze over when it's treated badly. Can the ice be melted in time for a new love to thrive? The people of Bear Creek are used to Montana’s harsh winters, but nothing could have prepared them for the winter of 1895, when the worst blizzard they have ever seen threatens to destroy the town. Ranch hand Peter Gibson has to work tirelessly to keep the cattle on the Jenkins’ ranch alive, but despite the blistering conditions, he has something else consuming his thoughts. Shirley Freda has been scarred by love in the past, and all her attentions are focused on her life with her sisters. She’s wary of opening herself up to another man, but when Peter asks her to visit the ranch to have dinner with him and the Jenkins family, she can’t resist the allure of the handsome cowboy. When the blizzard prevents her from returning home, Shirley throws herself into the efforts to keep the ranch running smoothly, and she and Peter grow closer. Peter is sure of his heart and longs for his relationship with Shirley to grow, but Shirley is guarded, her heart frozen by the traumas of her past. Bear Creek needs the unity of the town if it’s to survive the storm, but will that same unity be enough to bring Shirley and Peter together? Is his love true enough to thaw her heart and help her overcome the wounds that threaten to keep her from happiness? Warming a Cold Heart is a rich tale of love, passion, and healing. Join Shirley and Peter as they battle the harshest winter Bear Creek has ever seen. Will the thaw bring a new love story rising from the devastation?
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A Division of the Heart

2020

Determination, ambition, and passion are qualities Matilda and Danny have in abundance... but will their growing love for each other stand in the way of their dreams? A traveling circus has found its way to Bear Creek, and with it, a wealth of interesting visitors has left the town buzzing with excitement. As business at the laundry shop booms, Matilda eagerly watches the performers set up. But it’s not just the circus magic that’s captivated her interest: there’s one visitor in particular who she simply can’t ignore. Danny Frederick is a writer and photographer following the circus. He’s determined to find fame through his work, and Bear Creek has more to offer him than simple reports of acrobats and exotic animals. His presence is met with a cocktail of suspicion and excitement, both amongst the Sioux and the townsfolk. His natural curiosity is usually his asset, but Bear Creek is not familiar with reporters or photography, and it’s clear that negotiating an interview is going to be more difficult than he thought. One woman welcomes him easily though, and Danny is captivated by her independence. He’s never met a businesswoman before, and he wants to know everything there is to know about Matilda. Matilda and Danny realize that a romantic entanglement would be complicated for both of them, but there’s no denying the strength of the feelings developing between them. Danny needs to earn a living, but can he really bring himself to follow the circus out of town and leave Matilda behind? What would his future as a writer hold if he stayed? Are Matilda and Danny brave enough to tell each other how they feel—and if they do, what will it mean for their futures? A Division of the Heart is the ninth book in the Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series. Lose yourself in a captivating story of two independent spirits determined to make their own way in the world, and find out if their love is strong enough to weave their paths together forever.
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The Rancher's Abducted Bride

2020

The path to freedom is paved with deepening love and adventure... but sometimes adventure comes with a terrifying cost. Grace Cranfield dreams of freedom. She longs for marriage, but not with a husband who traps her in the high-society life her parents have mapped out for her. When she sees an ad for a Montana horse rancher in the church, she finally sees a glimmer of hope. Traveling out west might be the way to finally find the happiness she craves. Malcom Wilson wants nothing more than to fall in love and find a wife for his home. Still reeling from the death of his brothers, he knows he needs to move on and find peace, and he places an ad for a mail order bride. Malcom and Grace connect through their letters, and Grace knows that her only way to happiness is to follow her heart and go to meet him in Montana. But life in the west is very different from the life Grace is used to, and she no longer has to lead a double life to hide who she really is. Grace is hoping to find joy in her new life on the ranch, but she isn’t prepared for the drama that comes with it, and between tales of bears and horse thieves, she has a steep learning curve to contend with. She’s about to face the adventure of a lifetime - and it’s fraught with danger. The Rancher's Abducted Bride is the tenth book in the Bear Creek Brides historical western romance series. Immerse yourself in adventure as Grace learns what it is to truly live, and love unfolds in a way she never dared to dream of.
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Healing a Self-Conscious Woman's Heart

2020

When life has dealt an unfair hand, healing takes strength, courage, and determination. Journey with Mayme as she learns to accept herself and let love in. Mayme Ruble has never felt like she fit in. Surrounded by petite, elegant ladies, she’s always felt too big, and despite her longing, she’s never found the right man to settle down with. After yet another disappointing dinner party where she barely feels visible to her potential suitors, an ad from a dairy farmer looking for a bride catches her eye. Could this be the escape from sadness she’s been looking for? Might she finally find her place in the world? The only way for Thomas Harris to see his sisters securely married is to set a good example. His work on the farm has prevented him from settling down, so he writes to the newspaper advertising for a wife. When he receives Mayme’s reply, he sees in her words someone who’s different from all the rest: someone who’s open, honest, and warm. Mayme sets off for a new life in Bear Creek, hopeful that Thomas might be the man she’s looking for, but she’s nervous: will he be as interested when he meets her in person? Thomas and Mayme have an instant connection, but Mayme’s self-conscious, and aware of every movement she makes. She’s eager to help out on the farm and blend in, but is her passion for baking enough for her to pass? Can she trust that Thomas truly wants a life with her? When disaster hits Bear Creek, Mayme is faced with her biggest challenge yet: can she prove herself to be the capable, practical woman she longs to be? Or will this simply be another of the world’s tests that she fails to pass? Healing a Self-Conscious Woman’s Heart is the eleventh book in the Bear Creek Brides historical Western romance series. Lose yourself in an inspirational story of love and healing as Mayme finds the strength to seek acceptance in a world that’s always shown her hostility.
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Winning Her Guarded Heart

2020

In the high-stakes game of love, can both sides emerge victorious? Striking, enigmatic, and filthy rich, Salis Dangerfield is a man who knows how to win, whether at the poker table or in business. Despite all his success, all he’s looking for is a safe haven for him and his sister. He finds the perfect opportunity when an old miner offers him an irresistible deal – a new life in an old town, with a beautiful bride to match. For the man they call Lucifer, it’s an offer that’s heaven-sent. Rachel Maxwell’s world is flipped upside down when she finds out that both she and her family’s homestead have been sold to a mysterious stranger. Headstrong and willful, she won’t surrender herself and her home without a fight. Despite the salacious rumors about Salis, Rachel discovers the kind and generous soul behind the stern persona and the devilish nickname. Soon she becomes drawn to this soft-hearted gentleman and his sweet teenage sister. But the people of Bear Creek are wary of the ambitious outsider who wants to make big changes to their small town. And the things that past Salis was running away from is quickly catching up to him, bringing danger and perils along with it. Will Salis ever find the peace and happiness he craves? Can Rachel and Salis find a way to be together despite the obstacles from his old life and their new one? Winning Her Guarded Heart is the twelfth book in the Bear Creek Brides historical western romance series. Be captivated by this riveting tale of blossoming love and new beginnings.

Author

Amelia Rose
Amelia Rose
Author · 75 books
I am a shameless romance addict with no intentions of ever kicking the habit. Growing up I dreamed of entertaining people and taking them on fantastical journeys with my acting abilities, until I came to the realization as a college sophomore that I had none to speak of. Another ten years would pass before I discovered a different means to accomplishing the same dream: writing stories of love and passion for addicts just like me.I have always loved romance stories and I try to tie all the elements I like about them into my writing.
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