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Orlan Orphans #2
Ruby
Eighteen year old Ruby has known for years that she would eventually marry her childhood sweetheart. When she's forced to move to Texas, it throws a kink in her plans, but she still knows that David will send for her, and they'll marry. After a year of living in Texas she receives a letter changing her whole world.
Lewis moves to Nowhere, Texas, to start a new life with his sons after his wife leaves him for another man. When he's introduced to Ruby, he feels strongly that she would be the perfect wife and new mother for his boys. The only problem is she's engaged to someone else. When he finds out Ruby is no longer engaged, he takes the opportunity to make his move, asking her to marry him immediately. Will Ruby ever get over her feelings for her former fiancé and fall for Lewis? Or will they spend their lives trapped in a loveless marriage?
Lewis moves to Nowhere, Texas, to start a new life with his sons after his wife leaves him for another man. When he's introduced to Ruby, he feels strongly that she would be the perfect wife and new mother for his boys. The only problem is she's engaged to someone else. When he finds out Ruby is no longer engaged, he takes the opportunity to make his move, asking her to marry him immediately. Will Ruby ever get over her feelings for her former fiancé and fall for Lewis? Or will they spend their lives trapped in a loveless marriage?
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2015
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February 17, 2018
Love these characters. Short, sweet, historical romance. Ruby is an orphan from New York that is now living in Nowhere, Texas. She felt she was in love with David her first love from New York. They were corresponding over the year she was in Texas. When David writes her that he is in love with another local girl and will be marrying her, Ruby is devastated. She wonders what to do and how she can go on without having others know she was dumped. Her employer Lewis is a single father of two boys who is desiring a wife, and a mother for his boys. If you enjoy clean, happy ever afters, and romance you'll love this book!
February 16, 2018
Book 2 of Orlan Orphans series. While I didn't read the first book, I was able to get into this book. Ruby and her sister were adopted into a home of a very nice older couple. Ruby was set to marry a guy when he breaks her heart. Her boss, at the store she works at, asks her to marry him. She doesn't love him. How will it work out? He has two young boys. Pretty sure I will be reading more books of this series.
March 31, 2020
A sweet novella, with a light dash of spice, from the Orphan series. Ruby is so afraid of humiliation she agrees to a quick wedding to cover up she's been jilted. Does an unexpected spark turn into a flame? I love the humor Osborne includes in her writing along with just enough action and drama to keep it interesting.
February 15, 2018
She thought she was going to marry one man but married another
He was very happy when she got jilted by her fiancee and moved quickly to replace him. Because he had his eye on her for a long time.
He was very happy when she got jilted by her fiancee and moved quickly to replace him. Because he had his eye on her for a long time.
May 12, 2018
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She’s an orphan working in the store. She gets a letter from her boyfriend jolting her. She ashamed, he’s the store owner and a widower with two small boys. They marry for convenience but love finds a way.
She’s an orphan working in the store. She gets a letter from her boyfriend jolting her. She ashamed, he’s the store owner and a widower with two small boys. They marry for convenience but love finds a way.
May 13, 2023
A short and sweet novel about an orphan who grew up with her twin sister and 12 other orphans. They are now considered adults and thinking about love and marriage. It all does not always go smoothly.
March 10, 2017
Great Story
Great character development, Kirsten Osbourne is a great writer. You feel like these people are your family. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.
Great character development, Kirsten Osbourne is a great writer. You feel like these people are your family. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.
February 13, 2018
Gotta love Edna!!
This is a cute series with some colorful characters. I dearly love Edna Petunia. Life in Nowhere, Texas is interesting with all the "bastards".
This is a cute series with some colorful characters. I dearly love Edna Petunia. Life in Nowhere, Texas is interesting with all the "bastards".
February 13, 2018
Enjoyed this book. Am reading the entire series. Love this author
April 16, 2018
Ruby is a wonderful story. She has been writing to her love in New York only to find out that he was marrying someone else. even though she is heart broken, she has found someone new who understands how hard it is to be in love and then have that love lost. Read the book to get the rest of the story and how it all works out for the best
March 24, 2019
Ruby is shipped to Texas to live with 14 other girls. David, her fiance is still in NY and decides that maybe their marriage is not meant to be.
March 31, 2020
I love love love this series!!!! I loved this book! 💕
March 10, 2017
Nice short story
Ruby by Kirsten Osbourne is a wonderful heart warming short story. It is a short entertaining story well worth your taking the time to read it. Thanks
Ruby by Kirsten Osbourne is a wonderful heart warming short story. It is a short entertaining story well worth your taking the time to read it. Thanks
August 23, 2018
Ruby Orlan Orphans Book 2 Kirsten Osbourne
CMWAS Review Team Member Cindy Nipper
I hate reading books of a series, out of order, so when asked to review Ruby, I had to go find book 1. Matron: Orlan Orphans Book 1 is actually part of an anthology titled Call Me Valentino, which I already owned but hadn’t read yet! I skipped through the book to find Matron and got busy!
Ruby continues where Matron leaves off. The orphans are settled in their new home of Nowhere, TX a year later.
We all have dreams and wishes for our lives but usually, when things don’t happen as we hoped and planned, we’re devastated. But more often than not, though, those new opportunities bring us a deeper love and joy than we could have ever imagined! To me, this is what this story is about! Ruby thinks she’s going to marry her childhood sweetheart from the orphanage, but when getting her Dear Jane letter, her world is turned upside down! This is a brilliant book filled with the comical Edna Petunia and the other orphans! Looking forward to what happens with the rest of the orphans! On to book 3!
I have received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
CMWAS Review Team Member Cindy Nipper
I hate reading books of a series, out of order, so when asked to review Ruby, I had to go find book 1. Matron: Orlan Orphans Book 1 is actually part of an anthology titled Call Me Valentino, which I already owned but hadn’t read yet! I skipped through the book to find Matron and got busy!
Ruby continues where Matron leaves off. The orphans are settled in their new home of Nowhere, TX a year later.
We all have dreams and wishes for our lives but usually, when things don’t happen as we hoped and planned, we’re devastated. But more often than not, though, those new opportunities bring us a deeper love and joy than we could have ever imagined! To me, this is what this story is about! Ruby thinks she’s going to marry her childhood sweetheart from the orphanage, but when getting her Dear Jane letter, her world is turned upside down! This is a brilliant book filled with the comical Edna Petunia and the other orphans! Looking forward to what happens with the rest of the orphans! On to book 3!
I have received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
July 3, 2017
Another great series by Kirsten Osbourne. You will laugh out loud.
August 9, 2015
WOW!!! Another MUST READ from Kirsten Osbourne
I've been waiting for this book since THE MATRON (Book #1 from the Orlan Orphans)... and Kirsten Osbourne did not disappoint! She so easily tells her stories with so much fervor and leads you along a well written story of hope and love. It cracked me up when Miss Edna Petunia refers to the mother and quick marriages from the Suitors in Seattle Series. (That is a must read series, in which I first read Kirsten's work. The Orlan Orphans is a spin off from The Suitors in Seattle and it wouldn't surprise me that Kirsten keeps up with one of the eight sister's from that series. In fact, Dr. Harvey is the youngest daughter of that series.)
Kirsten Osbourne is an excellent story teller, and she does not disappoint! She has several different series with recency, historical western and contemporary. I can guarantee you will find something to read for whatever era you're interested in or in the mood to read. Keep up your AWESOME work Kirsten, you do not disappoint!
I've been waiting for this book since THE MATRON (Book #1 from the Orlan Orphans)... and Kirsten Osbourne did not disappoint! She so easily tells her stories with so much fervor and leads you along a well written story of hope and love. It cracked me up when Miss Edna Petunia refers to the mother and quick marriages from the Suitors in Seattle Series. (That is a must read series, in which I first read Kirsten's work. The Orlan Orphans is a spin off from The Suitors in Seattle and it wouldn't surprise me that Kirsten keeps up with one of the eight sister's from that series. In fact, Dr. Harvey is the youngest daughter of that series.)
Kirsten Osbourne is an excellent story teller, and she does not disappoint! She has several different series with recency, historical western and contemporary. I can guarantee you will find something to read for whatever era you're interested in or in the mood to read. Keep up your AWESOME work Kirsten, you do not disappoint!
July 16, 2016
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review. This is Mismousey honest opinion of Kristen Osbourne's book- Ruby (Orlan Orphans Book 2).
Having never read anything that Ms. Osbourne has written before reading this outstanding book. I must say I did not know what to expect. This book has it all: heartache-love-romance-courtship-fear of losing it all. The way in which Ms. Osbourne takes her pen to paper to create this unique story is genius. Her characters have such depth-detail-feeling-raw emotions. You are able to see and feel everything that they do and feel. The scenes are described in such detail - right down to the smallest stitch on the shirt. This is an amazing story with lots going on. No I'm not gonna tell you anymore. You're gonna have to read this for yourself.
Having never read anything that Ms. Osbourne has written before reading this outstanding book. I must say I did not know what to expect. This book has it all: heartache-love-romance-courtship-fear of losing it all. The way in which Ms. Osbourne takes her pen to paper to create this unique story is genius. Her characters have such depth-detail-feeling-raw emotions. You are able to see and feel everything that they do and feel. The scenes are described in such detail - right down to the smallest stitch on the shirt. This is an amazing story with lots going on. No I'm not gonna tell you anymore. You're gonna have to read this for yourself.
May 20, 2024
Wonderful story
This is book 2 and it is a great story. Ruby is one of 15 girls sent to Nowhere TX from their orphanage in New York she had a beau and didn't want to leave but she had nowhere else to go, when they arrive there is no house for them as promised but Edna Petunia and her husband take the girls in and adopt them. Ruby and her beau write and she works trying to save money for their future, her beau writes that he is marrying someone else and this is when the story takes off the owner of the mercantile wants to marry her and she agrees this book grabbed me from the start and I could not put it down I loved it
This is book 2 and it is a great story. Ruby is one of 15 girls sent to Nowhere TX from their orphanage in New York she had a beau and didn't want to leave but she had nowhere else to go, when they arrive there is no house for them as promised but Edna Petunia and her husband take the girls in and adopt them. Ruby and her beau write and she works trying to save money for their future, her beau writes that he is marrying someone else and this is when the story takes off the owner of the mercantile wants to marry her and she agrees this book grabbed me from the start and I could not put it down I loved it
July 28, 2016
I have received this book free in exchange for a honest review.
Easy and fun to read.
Ruby was a good following of The matron, but can also be read as a standalone.
The story is sweet and funny.
The characters are a lot of fun, especially, as usual, is Edna Petunia.
I wasn't a fan of Lewis in the beginning of the story because I thought he was too much fixed on sex. But he grew up very fast on me. Ruby is a good woman, well educated bye Cassie. I loved Lewis boys and wonder about Opal.
I don't want to spoil the story, so I will stop there.
But know that you even get an epilogue.
Good job Mrs. Osbourne
Easy and fun to read.
Ruby was a good following of The matron, but can also be read as a standalone.
The story is sweet and funny.
The characters are a lot of fun, especially, as usual, is Edna Petunia.
I wasn't a fan of Lewis in the beginning of the story because I thought he was too much fixed on sex. But he grew up very fast on me. Ruby is a good woman, well educated bye Cassie. I loved Lewis boys and wonder about Opal.
I don't want to spoil the story, so I will stop there.
But know that you even get an epilogue.
Good job Mrs. Osbourne
September 11, 2015
An orphan finds a husband and sons
Ruby is one of the oldest girls that traveled from New York to Nowhere, Texas, in The Matron. A year later she is working, saving her money and waiting for her childhood sweetheart to ask her to return to New York. Well, that doesn't happen.
Not to worry. Someone has had his eyes on her.
If you already like Kirsten Osborne and Edna Petunia, you'll like this book. It is a sweet story to wile away your time. But don't start here. Read the Suitors of Seattle series or Dalton Brides series or Brides of Beckham series first.
Ruby is one of the oldest girls that traveled from New York to Nowhere, Texas, in The Matron. A year later she is working, saving her money and waiting for her childhood sweetheart to ask her to return to New York. Well, that doesn't happen.
Not to worry. Someone has had his eyes on her.
If you already like Kirsten Osborne and Edna Petunia, you'll like this book. It is a sweet story to wile away your time. But don't start here. Read the Suitors of Seattle series or Dalton Brides series or Brides of Beckham series first.
July 5, 2016
This was a sweet book to read. It was a sweet story with a little bit of spice to peak the readers interest. I enjoyed that while Ruby's relationship with Lewis came about unexpectedly, it turned into love, because she was willing to allow what could have been a broken heart to love her husband. It was enticing to read their relationship, to see that Lewis, the husband, was actually worried about possibly losing her. Their love was unexpected, but beautiful to read.
I received this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
I received this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
July 11, 2016
I'm sorry to say this is not one of my favorite of Kirsten's books. Ruby gets jilted by her long distance fiance and Lewis quickly proposes. I didn't particularly care for Lewis's approach to his and Ruby's "compatibility". He makes it clear in the beginning that he wants to get married because he "misses having marital relations". It's pretty abrasive, in my opinion. The story overall is good, with some quirky characters that add depth.
I have received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
I have received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
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July 5, 2016This was a touching story about a young lady who was orphaned at a young age. I read the complete book in one sitting as the story is never boring and always keeps you wanting to turn the page. This book is #2 in the series. It was soo good I will be purchasing book #1 and then the rest to find out what happens next. Highly recommend this for all romance readers.
I have received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
I have received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
February 24, 2017
Another excellent book by Kirsten Osbourne! Having been jilted by her fiancé back in New York, Ruby makes the impetuous decision to marry her employer Lewis Darcy, becoming his wife and the mother to his two boys in one fell swoop. What starts as a solution for both their problems quickly becomes a steadfast and loving relationship that will, without a doubt, truly stand the test of time and adventure.
August 8, 2015
Love babies!
Ruby's story is Awesome! Kirsten Osborne you are the BOMB! Just when you think it can't get any better, Wham! You publish another great book. Thank you Kirsten. Now for Opal.
Ruby's story is Awesome! Kirsten Osborne you are the BOMB! Just when you think it can't get any better, Wham! You publish another great book. Thank you Kirsten. Now for Opal.
July 5, 2016
I really enjoyed reading Ruby! There is a lot of details in this story that make it fun and interesting. I have never really enjoyed western romance books but I truly liked this one and would recommend it to friends. I received this book free for an honest review.
July 13, 2016
Loved it! Can't wait to read the rest of the series. I would love more background on Edna Petunia. She is such a crazy character. Ruby is a sweet girl and I loved her story.
I have received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
I have received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
November 29, 2016
I was sent this book for a true and honest review. I loved this book! If you are looking for a quick easy read, this is it! The characters are very likable and well written. I can not wait to rea the next book!
August 8, 2015
Great Read!!
Another fantastic book by Kirsten Osbourne, A book with Edna Petunia in it is never boring. A Must Read. .
Another fantastic book by Kirsten Osbourne, A book with Edna Petunia in it is never boring. A Must Read. .
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