Willa had reached the point of desperation. Since there weren't too many single women in Moose, he went for a mail-order bride. He was such a kind and gentle man who was looking to find a love of his own. A truly satisfying read, totally focused on emotion. The romance between Willa and Austin has its twists and turns and plenty of development. Austin sees her pain and patiently reaches out in any way that he can, hoping against the odds to find a way to be the happy family of his dreams.Īustin's family and the people in the town are great additions to the story. She is grateful to Austin and wants to be a dutiful wife, but sees herself as deeply unworthy. All of her hopes have been suffocated and she does not believe that she can ever feel again. Willa has to overcome her anxiety, never having known kindness she is unable to believe in selfless actions. If you are looking for a romance focused on the two main characters, exploring their inner hopes and fears, this will not disappoint. He sends for Willa and hopes that his future will be less lonely. Something about the small, honest ad catches his eye and haunts him. His childhood sweetheart moved to New York wanting more excitement than a small town and her beau could provide. As an act of sheer desperation she places an advert with her last few coins and hopes (and dreads) that someone will take her as a wife.Īustin is a hard-working, kind and generous man, part of a large family in a small town. All of her dreams and hopes have been shattered and she is left penniless, entirely alone and pregnant when widowed. Never wanted as a child she entered into a mail order marriage at 16 only to find that her initially charming husband was a violent bully and a miserly drunk. To find out more, please visit the age of 18, Willa is mentally, physical and emotionally broken. Her novels have won numerous awards and are sold worldwide. Box 2757, Goose Creek, SC 29445 Award-winning author and USA TODAY bestseller Kate Bridges enjoys writing sexy historical romances set in the Canadian and American West. Carolyn loves to hear from her readers and no matter how busy she is Carolyn always takes time to answer her mail. Over the past several years, it's been her turn to compose books that bring pleasure to her readers. She loves the written word, ranging from her early loves, Louisa May Alcott and Zane Grey, to present-day writers. Reading has always been Carolyn Davidson's favourite thing to do. When Jillian's not writing her stories, she reads, stops for cafe mochas, and hikes through the pine forests near her home in Washington State. Jillian Hart grew up on the original homestead where her family still lives, went to high school where Twin Peaks was filmed, earned an English degree, and has travelled extensively.

Mail-Order Marriages by Jillian Hart