Has Mabel gone from one desperate situation to another? And will she ever find happiness, or is she destined to a life of misery? Mabel spends her days behind closed doors. Supposedly for her own safety. After witnessing the unthinkable, Mabel knew it was a lie. Instead, her fiancée sought to keep his deadly deeds from her. Only now she knew the truth, her life was in jeopardy. To save herself, Mabel must flee. Earl Carpenter has no intention of getting hitched. But when his brother’s mail-order bride arrives without notice, he has no choice but to marry her. Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happy ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.