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Finding a Father for Jesse
2020
First Published
4.43
Average Rating
92
Number of Pages

A young grieving widow, a fatherless boy and a handsome cowboy's unwavering stand. Life has dealt Maggie a merciless hand, and it's far from finished. In the dark corners of New York, Maggie dared to dream of a better life for her young family. But when her husband, David, succumbs to a cruel illness, those dreams risk turning into dust. David's dying wish? That Maggie would find love and happiness again....and their son, Jesse, would find a new father. Left penniless and desperate, Maggie buys a matrimonial newspaper, responding on a whim to one rancher's advertisement. She's a widow with a child—who would want her? When a proposal arrives, she's torn, but Jesse's failing health compels her to grasp this unexpected lifeline. In the vast Texan landscapes, Frank McDonald is instantly charmed by young Jesse. But Maggie is a wall of grief and guilt. Despite his attempts, Frank struggles to win her over. Can Maggie accept that loving again isn't a betrayal? Can Frank fill the shoes of Jesse's father and make Maggie see his love for her? Buckle in for this gripping mail-order bride romance that takes you through a heart-stopping ride in the untamed West. Will Maggie, Frank, and Jesse give the happy ending they all deserve?

Avg Rating
4.43
Number of Ratings
389
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