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Daisy Creek Brides
Series · 16
books · 2020-2022

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Scarred Mail-Order Bride and the Widower

2020

When the scars of the past make the future seem dark and bleak, could love be the candle you need to light the road to happiness? In 1882, Daisy Creek was a small town with a dwindling economy, but for Jill Graythorn, it whispered a promise of hope... Raised in a Boston orphanage, Jill continues to have nightmares about the fire that killed her family, and she still has the scars to remind her of her troubled past. Desperate for a brighter future, she responds to a mail order bride ad, and soon the Deputy of Daisy Creek is her shimmer of light in the darkness. Deputy Bill Paulson knows grief too. When his wife died in childbirth, he thought he would never find happiness again. Encouraged by his sister, Bill finally begins his search for a wife: he knows his children need a mother, and Jill’s letters are a beacon of hope. Jill finally makes the journey to Daisy Creek to meet the deputy. With her anxiety about her scars and Bill’s grief about his wife, their union is a gamble for both of them, and they’re surprised by their instant connection. But no matter how strong a bond, sometimes reality is hell-bent on testing it, and events soon show that the pair’s trials aren’t over. With a crisis that triggers each of their worst fears, the couple is thrown into turmoil. But they have one thing they didn’t have before: each other. Could it be that this is enough to get them through? Scarred Mail Order Bride and the Widower is a heart wrenching story of two lost souls determined to find love and correct the course of their future.
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Unexpected Mail-Order Bride for the Pastor

2021

Even the greatest tragedy can light the path to love and happiness. Jessie Jarvis is a drifter, and when he begins work for Bill Paulson, he doesn’t imagine he’ll be staying in Daisy Creek for long. But the town captures his heart, and finally, he feels the urge to settle down. Inspired by Bill’s marriage, Jessie places an ad for a mail-order bride, and soon he’s falling in love with Mary Marsh’s letters. Mary’s life has been beset by tragedy, and she’s a vision of strength as she wrestles with grief over her father’s death and her mother’s resulting sickness. A new life with Jessie in Daisy Creek could be exactly what she’s looking for: an opportunity to build a bright future in the face of tragedy. But tragedy hasn’t finished with Mary, and when she arrives at Daisy Creek, she’s met with devastating news that sends all her plans into turmoil. There’s a savior on the horizon though, and as she struggles to come to terms with her new circumstances, Pastor John is shining light in the darkness—and a surprising twist in Mary’s story. Mary has a future ahead of her, and a love story is about to unfurl… but it isn’t the one she expected, and she will have to deal with far more heartache before she can make sense of what’s truly in store for her. Unexpected Mail Order Bride for the Pastor is an inspiring tale of love rising from the ashes. Follow Mary as she carves out a bright future in the face of tragedy, and finds love stronger than she ever imagined.
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The Hopeful Mail-Order Bride's Destiny

2021

When all else fails, move west and become a mail order bride. After an unfortunate scandal robs her of all decent standing in society, Daphne can see no better alternative for her future than to go against her family's wishes and become a mail order bride. That is until she receives a letter from her betrothed’s younger brother, saying that her husband-to-be, Dallas, has skipped town with another woman. As her hopes of starting over as a married woman begin to collapse, Daphne decides that her only option is to go through with her plan to move west, to the small, remote township of Daisy Creek. It is there she meets Parker, a local saloon owner and her runaway-groom’s younger brother, who was left to clean up his older sibling’s mess. Daphne is immediately drawn to the tall, handsome westerner, and after seeing the pressure Parker is under, struggling to support his family’s ranch whilst keeping his saloon afloat, Daphne sees her opportunity to repay the kindness he has shown her since her arrival to Daisy Creek. Daphne agrees to help Parker at his saloon as he focuses on tracking down his absconding older brother. But when Parker finally manages to track Dallas down, will Daphne still want to marry him? Or will her feelings for his steadfast (and handsome) younger sibling, tempt her to choose the other brother? The Hopeful Mail Order Bride’s Destiny is an uplifting story of love set in the romantic days of the old west. As Daphne and Parker work together to overcome the many hardships thrust upon them, is it possible for two people from different worlds to find love and happiness with each other? To lose yourself in this story of real love, scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. When you work for love, love works for you.
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Enticing Mail-Order Bride For The Banker

2021

Adventure, a husband, and a new life out West. What more could she ask for? In New York, Eloisa has her future entirely planned out for her. As a member of a well-off family, she is expected to marry, put aside her passion for writing, and live according to her parent’s expectations. Neither as charming nor as pretty as her older sister, shy Eloisa is resigned to her fate—that is until she finds an advertisement for a mail-order-bride, for a banker in the small town of Daisy Creek. The chance of a simple life with a respected banker seems perfect to Eloisa. Keen to take control of her own life, she responds to the listing with as much charm as she can muster. David knows he needs a wife if he is to keep his inheritance, but likely marriage prospects in Daisy Creek are as remote as the town itself. When he receives Eloisa’s response to his advertisement for a mail-order-bride, David is intrigued by this sophisticated young woman from New York, and is eager for her to join him out West. However, when she arrives, both Eloisa and David are quick to discover that they have both been misled about each other’s character, including David’s appalling reputation as a ruthless banker. Even as they grow to understand each other and she learns that there might be more to David than she originally supposed, Eloisa struggles with the question: Can an unprincipled man like David ever truly change his ways? Or is she about to make the biggest mistake of all, in trusting him with her heart? Enticing Mail Order Bride for the Banker is an inspirational story about love and what it takes to earn it. Will Eloisa and David ever be able to find happiness together, or will their differences and misunderstandings keep them apart? To experience Eloisa and David’s passionate story for yourself, scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. Sometimes you must make your own destiny.
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Secretive Mail-Order Bride and the Horse Breeder

2021

How could she ever marry if it wasn’t for true love? Although the belle of the season with several suitors all vying for her hand in marriage, Samantha is restless. Caught between her parents' expectations and her own desire to marry for love, Samantha finds solace caring for her family’s horses, her one true passion. That is, until she finds an advertisement in the newspaper for a mail-order bride from a horse breeder out west. All her stars seem to align with the prospect of spending her life helping this man tend his horses, and Samantha replies to the advert with a hopeful heart—neglecting to mention her status as the daughter from a wealthy family, and writing instead as a farmer’s daughter. Roy is a country man, born and raised on a ranch like his father. Horse breeding is in his blood, and Roy knows that he needs to find a wife that suits his lifestyle. After the many replies to his advertisement for a mail-order-bride fail to turn up any suitable candidates, it isn’t until Roy receives Samantha’s letters that he begins to think he may have found his perfect match. But when his future bride finally arrives, Roy quickly realises that although she is breathtakingly beautiful, Samantha clearly isn’t the country-born lass she painted herself as in her letters. It is only when he sees her connection to his horses that Roy considers there may be more to this beauty than he originally assumed. Whilst for Samantha, there is nowhere else she would rather be than with Roy on his ranch… but will she be able to convince him to let her stay? Secretive Mail-Order Bride and the Horse Breeder is a passionate story about love and following one's heart. Will Samantha find the sort of love she has always longed for? Or will she miss her chance before it has even begun?
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The Mail-Order Doctor and the Sheriff

2021

All she’s ever wanted was to be respected as a doctor. Could marrying the sheriff of Daisy Creek be the chance she’s been waiting for? As the oddball in the family and the eldest daughter of a renowned doctor, Gina has always wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps. The men around her refuse to accept her ambitions and hard-earned qualifications, and Gina knows she will never achieve her dream in a small-minded society like Richmond, Virginia. When she finds the ad for a mail-order bride from the sheriff of Daisy Creek, Gina knows that this is her chance to strike out for herself and find acceptance as a doctor. After watching many of his friends succumb happily to wedlock, Daisy Creek sheriff, Danny, has decided that it is time for him to settle down. After his advert for a mail-order bride brings little success, Danny is about to throw in his hat, when he receives a reply from Gina. Danny is intrigued by this female doctor, and believes that she will make a good fit for both him and also for the needs of the town’s people of Daisy Creek. But life out West is rough and hard-going, and Gina is soon faced with challenges that no amount of medical training can prepare her for. From bloody gunfights to deadly diseases, Gina must rely on her own strength and Danny’s support if she ever hopes to make a home in Daisy Creek and find her place in the world at last. The Mail Order Doctor and the Sheriff is an uplifting story of perseverance and strength of heart. As Gina endeavours to adapt to her demanding life in Daisy Creek, will her many trials risk leading her away from Danny and the life she longs for? Or will she find the strength to see that only the truest love can survive life’s toil and grief? To follow Gina and Danny’s heart-warming journey, scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. With love by your side, you can overcome anything.
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Runaway Mail-Order Bride and the Mayor

2021

Can escaping one nightmare possibly lead her to happiness? Or will she be haunted forever? After her mother’s death left her trapped in a toxic life with her drunk and abusive father, Heather knew she needed an escape. But fleeing one terrible reality lands her straight into another. Heather is desperate until she finds a newspaper ad that might just be her way to freedom and happiness at last. An ad for a mail-order bride. She sets out west for the town of Daisy Creek. But when she arrives, can she convince her prospective husband to choose her? As Mayor of Daisy Creek, Joshua knows that he should settle down and find himself a bride—if only he would receive a suitable response to his ad. When Heather arrives in town, Joshua is immediately drawn to her beauty. Over the weeks, they grow in acquaintance and the future starts to look promising for their blooming romance. That is until the secrets from Heather’s past come looking for her, and she is forced to reveal all that she has kept from Joshua about her life. Will her lies and troubled past be too much for him to forgive? Runaway Mail Order Bride and the Mayor is a passionate story about finding love and happiness against all odds. Will Heather and Joshua find a way to be together despite all that stands between them? Or will their love break under the strain of the truth?
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Indian Mail Order Bride and the Blacksmith

2021

If she was ever to take a chance on love, it’s now or never. As a woman of the Lakota Indian tribe, Macha has often been encouraged to mingle with the townsfolk of Daisy Creek. That was how she came to know Mr. Dennis Forks, the town's new blacksmith who settled in Daisy Creek some months ago. Ever since she first saw him, Macha has found herself drawn to Dennis. Fascinated by his intriguing trade and attractive appearance, though her shy nature has kept her at a distance till now. But then Macha learns that Dennis has advertised for a mail-order bride. Suddenly the chance to become closer to this burly blacksmith is slipping through her fingers, and so Macha takes the leap and replies to his advertisement—writing as a fictitious woman living in Nebraska. After receiving many replies to his advertisement for a mail-order bride, Dennis is moved by the letters sent from ‘Aurora Thompson’. As their correspondence leads to them growing closer by the day, Macha soon realises that she must find a way to come clean to Dennis about her identity. But will he ever forgive her for misleading him? And what will he think of the woman he has already begun to fall in love with? Indian Mail Order Bride and the Blacksmith is an uplifting tale of love and fighting for what you want. Will Macha find a way to keep Dennis’ love, once he learns the truth of who she really is? Or will her deception prove to be too great an obstacle for them to overcome?
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Mending the Widow's Broken Heart

2021

Is it possible to find love twice? Since the recent death of her husband, Maisie’s world has been bleak and grey. Now a widow, her two young daughters are the only things that still bring joy to her life. But with winter approaching, Maisie knows she must make a change to her situation if her family is to have a chance of surviving the harsh months ahead. She finds hope… in becoming a mail-order bride. With his business thriving as the town's newly established tailor, Carter Williams has built a good home for himself in Daisy Creek. Yet he comes to realise that without a family to call his own, his life is still empty and unfulfilled. But when he finds Maisie’s advertisement as a mail-order bride, Carter begins to think he may have found the solution to his lonely heart. As Maisie and her daughters move to Daisy Creek, Carter is quick to fall under the spell of this beautiful woman and her charming daughters. And it seems as though together, they might just be the missing piece to his life that Carter had been searching for. But with Maisie’s heart still caught up in her feelings for her late husband, will she ever find a way to let go of the past and truly accept Carter? Or will opening herself to love for a second time be a risk too great for her to take? Mending the Widow’s Broken Heart is a passionate story of change and opening your heart to love. Will Maisie find the courage to let Carter in? Or will holding on to the past keep her from a future with the man she loves?
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A Bride to Soothe His Heart

2021

If you’re not willing to take a chance, you’ll never know what could have been. After losing his wife to a horrific forest fire, Landen Clayborn is looking to start over. So, when the mayor of Daisy Creek offers him the chance to start up a new restaurant in town, Landen is eager to accept. With sorrow behind him and his restaurant beginning to flourish, Landen is moving forward—and any ideas of love and remarrying are the furthest things from his mind. But then the lovely Clary Rittenhouse blows into his life like a sweet Nebraska breeze, and Landen finds himself drawn to her despite all else. In Clary, Landen sees his chance to love again. But Clary’s father is a hard, cruel man, who doesn’t approve of Landen, and expects his daughter to marry a man twice her age for financial gain. Living under her father’s tyranny, Clary is caught between her deepening feelings for Daisy Creek’s new restaurateur, and her sense of duty. Landen is willing to fight for their love, but will Clary find the courage to stand with him? Or is Landen risking it all by taking this second chance on love? A Bride to Soothe His Heart is a charming story of love and taking chances. As they face the many obstacles in the way of their love, Landen and Clary must find the courage to stand together against all odds if they are to ever have happiness at last. To share in their passionate story, scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. It’s all or nothing when it comes to love.
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Dreams of a Bride

2021

All men are the same—smug, deceitful, and not worth her time or trust. Why should this one be any different? Life for a beautiful actress in a travelling gypsy caravan is not all glitter and roses. After the womanizing scoundrel that headlines the show toyed with her heart until it broke, Caitlyn learned that no one in this world is worth trusting. Now all she dreams of doing is leaving the caravan and escaping for a normal life—peaceful and debt-free. So when the caravan pulls into Daisy Creek after months on the road, their arrival to this small Nebraska town is like a breath of fresh air for Caitlyn. Life in Daisy Creek is calm and wholesome—the exact opposite of life with her travelling troop and, more than ever, Caitlyn longs for a fresh beginning. Then one night, she meets Bentley Clayborn. Bentley is shy and courteous—nothing like the other men in her life. But Caitlyn knows she must be wary. A man like Bentley is just too good to be true—and Caitlyn is determined not to fall for the “nice-guy” act again. But as they spend more time together, Caitlyn finds herself beginning to trust her feelings for Bentley… and when the troubles in her life become too much for her to handle alone, there is only one man she feels she can turn to. But is Bentley truly worthy of her trust? Dreams of a Bride is a heart-warming story about learning to trust love. As Caitlyn slowly opens up to Bentley, she finally manages to let someone into her life—but will she ever let him into her heart?
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The Misled Mail-Order Bride

2021

Sometimes even fate needs a little nudge out the door. Billy Fox is content with his life in Daisy Creek, living the work-driven life of a bachelor—unlike his eldest brother, Roy, who is married with two children. But Roy is less than satisfied with his brother’s situation, believing that it is time for Billy to settle down and build a family of his own. And so Roy advertises in Billy’s place—for a mail-order bride. Ever since the death of her father left her penniless, Luna Johnson has had to fend for herself. Leaving her dreams of having a family and home of her own behind her, Luna is employed as a housekeeper and faces the prospect of another cold, harsh winter alone. But then she finds Billy Fox’s advertisement for a mail-order bride. Luna believes all her prayers have been answered at the prospect of marrying Billy. Before long, she accepts his offer of marriage and travels to Daisy Creek with high hopes for her future—but it is only once she arrives that she discovers it was actually Billy’s older brother, Roy, who had written to her and organized the entire match. Finally made aware of Roy’s schemes, Billy doesn’t take well to his brother’s efforts on his behalf—and his anger crushes all Luna’s hopes of marrying and starting a family. Now without the prospect of marriage, Luna must rely on help from the other members of the Fox family and make the best of her new life in Daisy Creek. With Luna deciding to remain in town, Billy is determined to keep her at arm’s length—regardless of his attraction to her. But Luna is still willing to fight for their relationship—and although she doesn’t know it, Billy can’t seem to stop his feelings from deepening each time he sees her. Will they ever have their chance at love? Or will Billy’s pride keep them apart forever? The Misled Mail-Order Bride is a passionate story of longing and desire. Will Billy finally manage to put aside his pride long enough to open up to Luna? Or will he let his guard down just a little too late?
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The Indian Warrior's Deaf Bride

2021

The last thing a bride expects on her wedding day is for her husband-to-be to run off with another woman—especially one pregnant with his child. Life has never been simple for Jennifer McBee. As if being shy and deaf wasn’t enough, now Jennifer is faced with the humiliation of her failed wedding. Devastated and desperate to escape, Jennifer decides to leave heartbreak behind her and travels west to be with her brother, the pastor of a small Nebraska town called Daisy Creek. Her brother has hopes for her making some new friendships with the townsfolk of Daisy Creek, but even with her hand signing, Jennifer still feels removed from the community of this close-knit town. But that all changes the day Jennifer joins her brother on his visit to the Lakota Indian camp—here she meets Akecheta, the eldest son of the Lakota chief. Akecheta is handsome—and only a little intimidating—but when Jennifer discovers the Lakota people also speak through hand signing, she is eager to accept Akecheta’s offer to teach her the language of his tribe. With Akecheta’s guidance, Jennifer comes to learn about the Lakota people and their fascinating way of life. With every passing day, she feels herself falling deeper in love with the tribe—and their future chief. With Akecheta and his people around her, Jennifer’s world suddenly seems brighter and full of possibilities—and she dares to hope that maybe she has found a place where she can be accepted at last. But as talk begins to arise about the chief’s son pairing with an outsider, Jennifer cannot help but wonder: will the Lakota people ever truly welcome her as one of their own? The Indian Warrior’s Deaf Bride is an uplifting romance where two worlds collide. Will Jennifer and Akecheta find a way to bring their worlds together? Or will their fear of the future be enough to keep them apart? To see for yourself where their story leads, scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. We don’t love despite our differences—we love because of them.
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A Railroad of Love

2021

Out West, two things can be found in abundance—change... and love. Since losing her husband to a fatal illness one winter, Susan Taylor has done her best to keep her farm afloat—including taking a loan out from the bank. But it seems that all her efforts have come to nothing, and Susan is now facing the cold reality that she is about to lose the farm. The only option she seems to have left is to pack up her life in Daisy Creek, leave her home, and start over somewhere new with her children. But just as her world seems to be crumbling around her, Edward Finnegan suddenly appears in her life. Edward is a surveyor working for the Union Pacific Railroad, in town to see if the company should extend the line past Daisy Creek. Edward is only meant to be in town for a few weeks, but once they meet, he seems determined to do all he can to help Susan and her children—and urges Susan not to leave Daisy Creek so soon. Instead, he asks her to wait for him. But as the mother of three, Susan has her children’s wellbeing to think of. It doesn’t matter that since the death of her husband, she never expected to care so deeply about another man again—there is too much at stake for her to act on her feelings. The risk is just too great… isn’t it? A Railroad of Love is a heart-warming story of love and second chances. Will Susan be able to move on from the past and overcome her uncertainty? Or will she let this second chance at happiness with Edward slip through her fingers?
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The Homesteader's Secretive Bride

2021

Wealth might buy many things—but it can never buy true love. Barbara Greenfield needs a new life. Having grown up surrounded by luxury and status, Barbara has known the benefits that come with wealth. But now that her family is gone and she is left alone in the world, all she truly wants is to start over somewhere new. And so, her dream leads her to Daisy Creek, where Barbara hopes to build a new life. One that is peaceful, quiet, and all her own. If there is one thing Zion Callaway has in spades, it’s peace and quiet. Living a simple life, farming, and raising his dairy cows, Zion has little need for wealth or society and prefers to keep to himself and his own company. But when he meets Barbara, her beauty and sophistication draw him in like no other woman has before, and he decides that his feelings for her are worth taking a chance on. Barbara is charmed by Zion’s easy personality and cannot help but be swept up in the romance of his simple country living. Suddenly, she finds herself opening up to Zion more than she ever expected to. And yet, even as they grow closer and their bond deepens, Barbara knows that if Zion should learn of her true wealth, then everything would change between them. But how will he feel if he finds out she has deceived him? The Homesteader’s Secretive Bride is a heart-warming romance about the true meaning of love. Will Barbara find the courage to trust Zion with the truth? Or will her fear make her lose him forever?
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The Indian's Mail Order Bride

2022

When you’ve done all that you can to find something true, what else is there to do but trust in fate? Wambleeska, the youngest son of the Lakota Chief, has grown up in a changing world. Gone are the days of his forefathers. Now, the future is bright with possibilities, and Wambleeska is ready to join his people in this exciting, new world. There is just one problem. Unlike his brother, who recently found love and happiness, Wambleeska has felt no connection with any of the women from his tribe, or even the ladies belonging to the nearby settlement of Daisy Creek. Longing for a family of his own, Wambleeska decides to take matters into his own hands and advertise for a mail-order-bride. Miles away, Faith Smith has lived a life caught between two worlds. Her fair skin is a constant reminder that she does not belong to the Indian couple who raised her, and Faith longs for a home where she can feel accepted and not torn between her uncertain heritage and her adopted family. So, when the advertisement she finds for a mail-order bride suddenly opens a new door, it is one that Faith is all too thrilled to step through. Once they meet, Faith and Wambleeska begin to see that they have more in common than they ever would have thought possible. But in the Old West, there is no telling what troubles may lay ahead—and now that the pair have found each other, one can only wonder… Where might their new future be leading them? The Indian’s Mail Order Bride is a delightful story of love and finding your place in the world. Will Faith and Wambleeska find their place together? Or will fate turn against them?

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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