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The Surprise Brides
Series · 3 books · 2015

Books in series

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#1

Jamie

2015

Olivia Stewart risks everything to accomplish her dreams. She’s tired of being pitied because she’s been jilted, tired of teaching other people’s children without any of her own. When she signs with a matrimonial agency, a letter from Jamie Fraser sounds perfect. A widower with two young children will give her a head start on the family she’s determined to have. But Colorado holds surprises for Olivia that endanger her goals and even her life. Rancher Jamie Fraser is shocked to learn his mother has written for a mail-order bride for him. He has two children and no plan to marry again. Ever! His late wife taught him women can’t be trusted. Even his beloved mother isn’t above tricking her sons to achieve her heartfelt ambitions. Now he’s stuck with a wife he didn’t want—a stubborn woman bent on changing his home and his life. Can two strong people at odds achieve happiness? Angel Springs, Colorado is a small town that inspires big dreams. Olivia and Jamie just might find their dreams meld to form a powerful and enduring love. .
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#3

Gideon

2015

The Surprise Brides: One determined mama, four reluctant brothers, four mail order brides. Meet Jamie, Caleb, Gideon and Ethan. As the local preacher, Gideon Fraser often talks about the many virtues of a good marriage, but that doesn't mean he has the slightest inclination of claiming a bride of his own. No, he's been burned before, by greedy women who only want the prestige and money the Fraser family name can provide. When his mother's devious matchmaking results in his unexpected wedding, Gideon looks at the beautiful face of the woman who has sworn to be his and wants nothing to do with her. But Gideon is in danger of losing his heart until he discovers the truth. His new wife lied to him...about everything. Ruby Haller needed a husband and fast. A treacherous man promised her the world, took her virginity, and left her without a father for her unborn child. When her father, the town minister, found out she was expecting a child, he offered her hand in marriage to the meanest man in town. Becoming a mail-order-bride appeared to be a safer choice. But instead of a rancher, she ends up the wife of a stubborn, bull-headed preacher and he's none too pleased when he discovers her duplicity. Worse? The local town beauty, who had been courting him for years, is determined to make her life a living hell. But Angel Springs, Colorado is a small town that can inspire big dreams. It's nearly Christmas, and as these two hearts heal, a holiday miracle just might be within reach.
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#4

Ethan

2015

A reluctant groom and a runaway bride… Beth Worthington finds herself racing from a wealthy older groom into the arms of a stranger when she defies an attempt by her father to marry her off. Instead, she takes matters into her own hands and agrees to become a mail-order bride with no intention of staying married to her unknown suitor. Ethan Fraser is shocked when he discovers his mother ordered him a bride. To save the innocent girl’s reputation, he goes through with the wedding. What he doesn’t expect is for his innocent bride to have plans of her own – that don’t happen to include him. When an unexpected snowstorm traps the two together she fights the unwanted attraction and the way of life he has to offer. Can a rich debutante and a Colorado cowboy learn to live together before the snow melts or will their different lifestyles tear them apart before they have a chance to find out?

Authors

Sylvia McDaniel
Sylvia McDaniel
Author · 56 books

USA Today bestselling author Sylvia McDaniel has published more than forty western historical romance, contemporary romance and even a few sci-fi novels. Known for her sweet, funny, family-oriented romances, Sylvia is the author of The Burnett Brides a historical western series, The Cuvier Widows, a Louisiana historical series, Lipstick and Lead, a western historical series and several short contemporary romances. Former President of the Dallas Area Romance Authors, a member of the Romance Writers of America®, and a member of Novelists Inc, her novel, A Hero’s Heart was a 1996 Golden Heart Finalist. Several other books have placed or won in the San Antonio Romance Authors Contest, LERA Contest, and she was a Golden Network Finalist. Married for over twenty years to her best friend, they have two spoilt dachshunds that reign supreme over the house. She loves gardening, hiking, shopping, knitting and football (Cowboys and Bronco’s fan), but not necessarily in that order. Sign up for Sylvia’s newsletter Visit Sylvia at www.SylviaMcDaniel.com Follow Sylvia on twitter Join Sylvia on Facebook Goodreads

Cynthia Woolf
Cynthia Woolf
Author · 68 books

Cynthia Woolf is the award-winning and best-selling author of sixty-four historical western romance books, four contemporary western books with more books on the way. She has also published six sci-fi, space opera romances, which she calls westerns in space. Along with these books she has also published eight boxed sets of her books. Cynthia loves writing and reading romance. Her first western romance Tame A Wild Heart, was inspired by the story her mother told her of meeting Cynthia's father on a ranch in Creede, Colorado. Although Tame A Wild Heart takes place in Creede that is the only similarity between the stories. Her father was a cowboy, not a bounty hunter, and her mother was a nursemaid (called a nanny now), not the ranch owner. Cynthia credits her wonderfully supportive husband Jim and her great critique partners for saving her sanity and allowing her to explore her creativity. WEBSITE – http://cynthiawoolf.com NEWSLETTER – https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... If you enjoyed my book you can find out about the newest ones through the Bookbub New Release Alert. All you have to do is follow me on Bookbub. You can do that here: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/cynth... You can also follow me on these social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CynthiaWoolf Twitter: https://twitter.com/CynthiaWoolf THE PRESCOTT BRIDES A Bride for Ross A Bride for Frank A Bride for Tucker A Bride for Clay A Bride for Brodie MONTANA BILLIONAIRES SERIES (contemporary sweet westerns) Her Secret Cowboy Billionaire Her Mysterious Cowboy Billionaire Her Royal Cowboy Billionaire Her Christmas Cowboy Billionaire Her Bachelor Cowboy Billionaire (coming soon) THE HEART WISH MAIL ORDER BRIDES SERIES Heart of Stone Heart of Shadow MARSHAL’S MAIL ORDER BRIDES The Carson City Bride The Virginia City Bride The Silver City Bride The Eureka City Bride BRIDES OF GOLDEN CITY A Husband for Victoria A Husband for Cordelia A Husband for Adeline BRIDES OF THE OREGON TRAIL Hannah (Available in German) Lydia (Available in German) Bella (Available in German) Eliza (Available in German) Rebecca (Available in German) Charlotte (Available in German) Amanda (Available in German) Emma Rose (Available in German) Nora (Available in German) Opal BACHELORS & BABIES Carter (Book 3) BRIDES OF SEATTLE (also available in German) Mail Order Mystery Mail Order Mayhem Mail Order Mix-Up Mail Order Moonlight Mail Order Melody CENTRAL CITY BRIDES (also available in German) The Dancing Bride The Sapphire Bride The Irish Bride The Pretender Bride HOMESTEAD CANYON SERIES Thorpe’s Mail-Order Bride Kissed by a Stranger A Family for Christmas HOPE’S CROSSING The Hunter Bride The Replacement Bride The Stolen Bride The Unexpected Bride AMERICAN MAIL-ORDER BRIDES Genevieve, Bride of Nevada THE SURPRISE BRIDES Gideon THE BRIDES OF SAN FRANCISCO Nellie (also available in German) Annie (also available in German) Cora (also available in German) Sophia (also available in German) Amelia (also available in German) Violet THE BRIDES OF TOMBSTONE (also available in German) Mail Order Outlaw Mail Order Doctor Mail Order Baron DESTINY IN DEADWOOD (also available in German) Jake Liam Zach MATCHMAKER & CO (also available in German) Capital Bride Heiress Bride Fiery Bride Colorado Bride Troubled Bride TAME SERIES Tame a Wild Heart (Available in German) Tame a Wild Wind Tame a Wild Bride Tame a Honeymoon Heart BOXSETS Destiny in Deadwood: The Complete Series The Tame Series Brides of the Oregon Trail - Collection One Brides of the Oregon Trail - Collection Two Brides of the Oregon Trail - Collection Three Destiny in Deadwood Matchmaker & Co The Marshals Mail Order Brides SCI-FI ROMANCE CENTAURI SERIES Centauri Dawn Centauri Twilight Centauri Midnight

Caroline Clemmons
Author · 43 books

Through a crazy twist of fate, Caroline Clemmons was not born on a Texas ranch. To make up for this tragic error, she writes about handsome cowboys, feisty ranch women, and scheming villains in a small office her family calls her pink cave. She and her Hero live in North Central Texas cowboy country where they ride herd on their rescued cats and dogs. The books she creates there have made her an Amazon bestselling author and won several awards. Find her on her blog, website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Google+, and Pinterest. Click on her Amazon Author Page for a complete list of her books and follow her there. Follow her on BookBub. Subscribe to Caroline’s newsletter at www.carolineclemmons.com to receive a FREE novella of HAPPY IS THE BRIDE, a humorous historical wedding disaster that ends happily—but you knew it would, didn’t you? She loves to hear from readers

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