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Wild Rose Country #1
Crane's Bride
Historical Inspirational Romance
170 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
About the author
Linda Ford
214 books367 followersLinda Ford grew up devouring books and making up stories in her head—often late at night when she couldn't sleep. But she hadn't planned to write. Instead, she dreamed of running an orphanage. In a way, that dream came true. She married, had four homemade children, adopted ten and lived (at times, endured) the dream.
Writing first took her to non-fiction human-interest articles for newspapers and eventually a non-fiction book about tuberculosis set in the 1930s and 1940s (Touched By The White Plague). But romance had always been her first love and she turned to writing love stories. She is multi-published in the CBA market.
She lives on a small ranch in Alberta, Canada, where she can see the mountains every day. She and her husband continue to enjoy their children and grandchildren.
Writing first took her to non-fiction human-interest articles for newspapers and eventually a non-fiction book about tuberculosis set in the 1930s and 1940s (Touched By The White Plague). But romance had always been her first love and she turned to writing love stories. She is multi-published in the CBA market.
She lives on a small ranch in Alberta, Canada, where she can see the mountains every day. She and her husband continue to enjoy their children and grandchildren.
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July 10, 2018
2.5 stars
I went into this book cautiously since I'd never read this author and wasn't sure what the romance would be like. I did enjoy the characters, though some things seemed a bit strange. The fact that both children seemed to completely or almost completely recover from abusive situations in a day was a little hard to swallow. I was impressed by the Christianity portrayed in the story–the fact that the Bible was read, that prayers were made, that God's love and forgiveness were both talked about–all being woven in and not dumped in the reader's lap.
The reason I didn't rate it higher were a couple of things.
1. The 10-year-old boy being undressed by his sister in the creek and talking about the marks of abuse on him.
2. This one was my biggest problem. Crane was the main character and after he got married he wanted to kiss his bride. No problem there, but he didn't do it. And his desires and such got stronger and stronger, though he kept telling himself to take things slow. It grew in descriptions as well and feelings were described when they touched and such. It got to be too much for me. Also there was a night alone together. (I don't care that they were married, I didn't want to be there.) It didn't go into detail but it sure made me wonder if it was going to. And then it left things easy to imagine what happened the next morning. Not something I care to read about.
3. The ending was a bit abrupt.
Because of those things, I probably won't be reading this again. I might try another by this author though.
I went into this book cautiously since I'd never read this author and wasn't sure what the romance would be like. I did enjoy the characters, though some things seemed a bit strange. The fact that both children seemed to completely or almost completely recover from abusive situations in a day was a little hard to swallow. I was impressed by the Christianity portrayed in the story–the fact that the Bible was read, that prayers were made, that God's love and forgiveness were both talked about–all being woven in and not dumped in the reader's lap.
The reason I didn't rate it higher were a couple of things.
1. The 10-year-old boy being undressed by his sister in the creek and talking about the marks of abuse on him.
2. This one was my biggest problem. Crane was the main character and after he got married he wanted to kiss his bride. No problem there, but he didn't do it. And his desires and such got stronger and stronger, though he kept telling himself to take things slow. It grew in descriptions as well and feelings were described when they touched and such. It got to be too much for me. Also there was a night alone together. (I don't care that they were married, I didn't want to be there.) It didn't go into detail but it sure made me wonder if it was going to. And then it left things easy to imagine what happened the next morning. Not something I care to read about.
3. The ending was a bit abrupt.
Because of those things, I probably won't be reading this again. I might try another by this author though.
September 6, 2018
An absolutely charming story, a little bit naive perhaps regarding the characters and the storytelling, but oh so heartwarming, amusing - this book just made me feel good while reading it!
Byler Crane, heading west to start a new life, and realises he wants a wife to share it as well. No romance or passion, mind you. He puts an advert in a shop in a little town he passes, and find Maggie, who agrees to marry him.
Crane soon finds he's in over his head with spunky and not-afraid-of-anything Maggie, and before much longer, the little twosome is increased by two children Maggie rescues. The story tells the events on their way west, the dangers and people they meet, and how everyone in the little group learns to trust each other, and trust in God again. And perhaps Crane was a bit hasty with his "no romance and no passion"?
An utterly delightful little gem of a book, told with a lot of humour, and compassion - as I said, a feel-good-story!
Byler Crane, heading west to start a new life, and realises he wants a wife to share it as well. No romance or passion, mind you. He puts an advert in a shop in a little town he passes, and find Maggie, who agrees to marry him.
Crane soon finds he's in over his head with spunky and not-afraid-of-anything Maggie, and before much longer, the little twosome is increased by two children Maggie rescues. The story tells the events on their way west, the dangers and people they meet, and how everyone in the little group learns to trust each other, and trust in God again. And perhaps Crane was a bit hasty with his "no romance and no passion"?
An utterly delightful little gem of a book, told with a lot of humour, and compassion - as I said, a feel-good-story!
May 15, 2018
A frontier romance taking place in Canada with Biblical overtones. The hero and heroine, just married, (Crane and Maggie) are so admirable in the pursuit of a homestead near Calgary. Along their way they pick up a foundling (Betsy) and miraculously find Maggie's lost 10 year old brother (Ted) A great page-turning read full of adventure, danger and fledgling love.
February 7, 2019
Good book
I like that this book is clean romance novel. It’s a pretty good read, it kept my attention, I could read it again.
I like that this book is clean romance novel. It’s a pretty good read, it kept my attention, I could read it again.
June 27, 2018
Great book!
You will not regret it if you read this book. It is entertaining and holds your attention. Best of all it is based on biblical principles!!
You will not regret it if you read this book. It is entertaining and holds your attention. Best of all it is based on biblical principles!!
May 21, 2018
Reads like true circumstances in the old West
I have really enjoyed this book. The characters are believable, as they tried to make the best possible choices on their journey across Canada to build a new life for themselves. Hard times make people stronger or break them. Two strong survivors decide to join their lives for convenience, with no thought of anything more than building a homestead. They don't even know each other. Crane's notice on the general store notices board listed 'a God-fearing' woman' as one of his prerequisites for his wife. The dirty, smelly woman who came into the store, read the paper and asked the store proprietor who posted the ad was definitely not what he thought he was looking for, but after a bath in the river, they were married. On the way out of town, Maggie, Crane's bride, rescued a tiny little girl from a brutish man and Crane instantly became a father, even though he knew nothing of how to be one. Later, Maggie found another abused child, and their ramshackle family grew to four. Along the way, the couple was reminded of the roots instilled by their godly mothers, and a yearning to return to that lifestyle began to grow in their hearts. Their lives were changed, and more questions than answers served to pull the whole family together through the evenings around the campfires spent reading the old family Bible Crane carried in his saddlebag. As they journeyed across the Canadian wilderness, accidents and illness went with them, each incident cementing the new family together and bringing each member to knowledge that GOD loved them and had a plan for their futures.
This was an excellent book. I received it in a giveaway from Goodreads, and I am leaving my review so others will also enjoy the journey of Crane and his bride. Thanks for an excellent read, Ms Ford.
I have really enjoyed this book. The characters are believable, as they tried to make the best possible choices on their journey across Canada to build a new life for themselves. Hard times make people stronger or break them. Two strong survivors decide to join their lives for convenience, with no thought of anything more than building a homestead. They don't even know each other. Crane's notice on the general store notices board listed 'a God-fearing' woman' as one of his prerequisites for his wife. The dirty, smelly woman who came into the store, read the paper and asked the store proprietor who posted the ad was definitely not what he thought he was looking for, but after a bath in the river, they were married. On the way out of town, Maggie, Crane's bride, rescued a tiny little girl from a brutish man and Crane instantly became a father, even though he knew nothing of how to be one. Later, Maggie found another abused child, and their ramshackle family grew to four. Along the way, the couple was reminded of the roots instilled by their godly mothers, and a yearning to return to that lifestyle began to grow in their hearts. Their lives were changed, and more questions than answers served to pull the whole family together through the evenings around the campfires spent reading the old family Bible Crane carried in his saddlebag. As they journeyed across the Canadian wilderness, accidents and illness went with them, each incident cementing the new family together and bringing each member to knowledge that GOD loved them and had a plan for their futures.
This was an excellent book. I received it in a giveaway from Goodreads, and I am leaving my review so others will also enjoy the journey of Crane and his bride. Thanks for an excellent read, Ms Ford.
May 10, 2018
E-Reader. Romance
Byler Crane, a/k/a: Crane, lives in Canada and he decides to go west to Calgary. He stops in a small General Store, buy more supplies.
There's a board on the wall, he asks for a small piece of paper & to borrow a pencil. He writes looking for a God loving woman, to marry, inquire here. While he's looking for more supplies, a woman comes in, tears down his post & asked the clerk who the man is who posted it. The clerk pointed to the side of the store. He looked like a cowboy boots & a hat.
She approached Crane & asks if needed a woman to marry him. Her name is Maggie Malone. They find a preacher who married them.
Be buys a gentle mare horse, saddle & more feed. And tells her to buy whatever she'd need on the trail.
Before they are even out the town, Maggie stops her horse, slides off, and runs towards, a small girl, who hollered he's not my Pa, help! The man really big, but she pulls out a pistol & orders him to let go the girl. Maggie shot the man in his foot, shot hat off his head. She grabbed the girl and they rode as fast as they could to get away. Her name is Betsy, 3-4 years old.
They stop by a pig farm to buy some pork & eggs. Just before they leave, she runs towards a young boy who is in muck feeding the hogs. She goes into the muck, grabs the boys by his shoulders, it's me Teddy your sister Maggie. The farmer comes out with a double shotgun. Crane decided to try & talk the man & paid him $20 for the brother, 7- 8 years old.
Now they need another horse, saddle & others supplies for the trail.
There is so much more to this story you need to read this book!
It's a good read! Enjoy!
Byler Crane, a/k/a: Crane, lives in Canada and he decides to go west to Calgary. He stops in a small General Store, buy more supplies.
There's a board on the wall, he asks for a small piece of paper & to borrow a pencil. He writes looking for a God loving woman, to marry, inquire here. While he's looking for more supplies, a woman comes in, tears down his post & asked the clerk who the man is who posted it. The clerk pointed to the side of the store. He looked like a cowboy boots & a hat.
She approached Crane & asks if needed a woman to marry him. Her name is Maggie Malone. They find a preacher who married them.
Be buys a gentle mare horse, saddle & more feed. And tells her to buy whatever she'd need on the trail.
Before they are even out the town, Maggie stops her horse, slides off, and runs towards, a small girl, who hollered he's not my Pa, help! The man really big, but she pulls out a pistol & orders him to let go the girl. Maggie shot the man in his foot, shot hat off his head. She grabbed the girl and they rode as fast as they could to get away. Her name is Betsy, 3-4 years old.
They stop by a pig farm to buy some pork & eggs. Just before they leave, she runs towards a young boy who is in muck feeding the hogs. She goes into the muck, grabs the boys by his shoulders, it's me Teddy your sister Maggie. The farmer comes out with a double shotgun. Crane decided to try & talk the man & paid him $20 for the brother, 7- 8 years old.
Now they need another horse, saddle & others supplies for the trail.
There is so much more to this story you need to read this book!
It's a good read! Enjoy!
December 29, 2024
I found these characters very charming and thoroughly enjoyed this story! Crane has been alone most of his life so he's definitely a loner but decides he wants to settle down and wife and land in the West in Canada. He puts up an ad in the general store and Maggie agrees to be his bride. Both of them have no idea how this trip West is going to go! It's one adventure after another! Soon after their wedding, they add a foundling girl who Maggie rescues from an abusive situation. Crane has never really been around children but it's fun to see how he develops into a "father"! Other adventures and "family members" await them on their trip. There is a strong faith element as both of them had mothers who taught them the Bible when they were children, but they had forgotten so they read it along the trail. They go through some harrowing moments and some tender ones. Everything bonds them together as a family. The biggest changes are with Crane as he learns to love and change. I was sad when the book ended because I wanted to see them settled in their home finally and how everything turned out!
January 21, 2022
Byler Crane's had enough of the hired cowboy life, and is headed West to claim land and have a life of his own. But along the way, he realizes getting himself a wife while there were still sizeable towns would be a good idea.
He has NO idea what he's in for. The girl who answers his ad for a 'god-fearing woman' is Maggie, a spitfire and crack-shot who goes after anyone abusing children. Thus, he finds himself 'pa' to a child a mere hour after he's wed! More, Maggie finds her brother (who'd been sold by her drunk pa) being abused at a farm they pass, and she goes in to rescue him, too!
Can Crane get them across the territories and to the Rockies in one piece? Can he find faith, love, and family in this rag-tag group?
The book is choc-full of adventure: bullies, landslides, drought, near-drownings, bad company, good company, runaway spooked horses... it's a wild ride, but clean, fun, and tender-hearted. I own and LOVE this book.
He has NO idea what he's in for. The girl who answers his ad for a 'god-fearing woman' is Maggie, a spitfire and crack-shot who goes after anyone abusing children. Thus, he finds himself 'pa' to a child a mere hour after he's wed! More, Maggie finds her brother (who'd been sold by her drunk pa) being abused at a farm they pass, and she goes in to rescue him, too!
Can Crane get them across the territories and to the Rockies in one piece? Can he find faith, love, and family in this rag-tag group?
The book is choc-full of adventure: bullies, landslides, drought, near-drownings, bad company, good company, runaway spooked horses... it's a wild ride, but clean, fun, and tender-hearted. I own and LOVE this book.
January 1, 2018
good Western romance but ending was incomplete
I liked the characters. They were well written. Even the plot was great. However, the ending left me frustrated. An epilogue would have been most appropriate. After Crane and Maggie say they love each other, the book ends! They haven't found a place to live, when practically the entire story had them travelling to find it. . It's like reading a mystery, and the author says "the killer has been found!", then not saying the killer's name. Also, after several exciting events have it occurred, the author seemed to just want to end the story. Even the declaration of love was a disappointment. It just fell flat. Otherwise, I enjoyed the story.
I liked the characters. They were well written. Even the plot was great. However, the ending left me frustrated. An epilogue would have been most appropriate. After Crane and Maggie say they love each other, the book ends! They haven't found a place to live, when practically the entire story had them travelling to find it. . It's like reading a mystery, and the author says "the killer has been found!", then not saying the killer's name. Also, after several exciting events have it occurred, the author seemed to just want to end the story. Even the declaration of love was a disappointment. It just fell flat. Otherwise, I enjoyed the story.
May 22, 2018
A family found
Crane stooped at the local mercantile on his way west and put up a note looking for a wife. Before he even left the v store Maggie came in, read his note and agreed to marry him, which they did immediately. On their way out of town they heard a little girl screaming. Maggie knew she e had to be saved and Betsy joined them on their wedding day as they headed west. When they stopped at a farm to buy supplies Maggie found her brother, Ted, who her father had sold to the farmer. Crane brighteNed from the farmer and the four of them, a very unusual family, headed west. They came across some interesting people and had some scary incidents. This is a nice story where they found God enjoy route to the new home.
Crane stooped at the local mercantile on his way west and put up a note looking for a wife. Before he even left the v store Maggie came in, read his note and agreed to marry him, which they did immediately. On their way out of town they heard a little girl screaming. Maggie knew she e had to be saved and Betsy joined them on their wedding day as they headed west. When they stopped at a farm to buy supplies Maggie found her brother, Ted, who her father had sold to the farmer. Crane brighteNed from the farmer and the four of them, a very unusual family, headed west. They came across some interesting people and had some scary incidents. This is a nice story where they found God enjoy route to the new home.
May 23, 2019
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. The absurdities were both amusing and compelling at the same time.
However, I felt the book became too "preachy" in the latter chapters. It lost the spark that made it unique in the inspirational romance genre.
I do not know whether this is true for everyone, but on my Kindle eBook, the sentences run together because there is no space after the end punctuation. Words are sometimes divided in odd places; for example, on one page the word "himself" looked life this:
himsel-
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The book opens with the tag line of "Canadian Western Territories, 1888, but within the story, it says, their wedding date was "May 10, 1890." Which is it??? That's two years apart. They get married in chapter one.
However, I felt the book became too "preachy" in the latter chapters. It lost the spark that made it unique in the inspirational romance genre.
I do not know whether this is true for everyone, but on my Kindle eBook, the sentences run together because there is no space after the end punctuation. Words are sometimes divided in odd places; for example, on one page the word "himself" looked life this:
himsel-
f
The book opens with the tag line of "Canadian Western Territories, 1888, but within the story, it says, their wedding date was "May 10, 1890." Which is it??? That's two years apart. They get married in chapter one.
October 25, 2017
Wild ride west
Crane posts a notice announcing his need for a God fearing wife. Lo and behold, within minutes he has a bride, and before the morning is over they have acquired a six year old daughter. Within another couple of days, they happen upon the brother of the bride, he having been sold to an abusive pig farmer. The cobbled together family ride toward Calgary to homestead a ranch. Many questions are left to the reader's imagination at the abrupt ending. Will there be a sequel? It is book one in the Wild Rose Country series by Linda Ford. Perhaps book two will reveal more. One wonders.
Crane posts a notice announcing his need for a God fearing wife. Lo and behold, within minutes he has a bride, and before the morning is over they have acquired a six year old daughter. Within another couple of days, they happen upon the brother of the bride, he having been sold to an abusive pig farmer. The cobbled together family ride toward Calgary to homestead a ranch. Many questions are left to the reader's imagination at the abrupt ending. Will there be a sequel? It is book one in the Wild Rose Country series by Linda Ford. Perhaps book two will reveal more. One wonders.
July 2, 2018
An American early settler/western with a difference. Refreshing humour with some gripping serious moments tells of a young man heading to Canada to carve out a new life. He finds a wife in a very unusual & sudden manner. On their way, they adopt a foundling child and miraculously find a long-lost brother and take on a baby. Of course, they encounter floods, robbers and wild animals as most the pilgrims did. They make some friends, who travel part of the way with them, but then sadly leave the trail when they find suitable land. It is a page-turner, but a relaxing, easy read. It certainly will have wide appeal from teens to elderly.
November 14, 2020
An unpredictable bride, a patient man, a delayed wedding night
I read this delightful book straight through. I couldn't put it down. This is an author you won't want to miss. This is one of the most original western bride stories I have read.
The groom marries the bride right after he puts the ad up in the general store. So begins an exceptional honeymoon with a bride that continually surprises the groom. Riding the trail west with unscheduled additions to his party is not what he planned.
Read to find out if his unusual bride will drive him away or if together that can become a family.
I read this delightful book straight through. I couldn't put it down. This is an author you won't want to miss. This is one of the most original western bride stories I have read.
The groom marries the bride right after he puts the ad up in the general store. So begins an exceptional honeymoon with a bride that continually surprises the groom. Riding the trail west with unscheduled additions to his party is not what he planned.
Read to find out if his unusual bride will drive him away or if together that can become a family.
October 28, 2024
wild rocky and righteous
A true view on finding the path to forgiveness. Struggles in the 1800 or in the 2000 they are truly real. The situations are different just like the time lines but the path is the same! All roads to salvation go by the Cross. Love stories like this one with all the twists and turns sadness and joy only serve to give hope. Then and now! The tragedies of childhood trauma don’t seem to diminish regardless of the era of time. Follow this thrown together family and know there is always hope in finding truly lasting love in Christ and for each other. Loved this book looking foreword to the next one!
A true view on finding the path to forgiveness. Struggles in the 1800 or in the 2000 they are truly real. The situations are different just like the time lines but the path is the same! All roads to salvation go by the Cross. Love stories like this one with all the twists and turns sadness and joy only serve to give hope. Then and now! The tragedies of childhood trauma don’t seem to diminish regardless of the era of time. Follow this thrown together family and know there is always hope in finding truly lasting love in Christ and for each other. Loved this book looking foreword to the next one!
May 8, 2018
Enjoyable and very realistic
Following this unusual family on their journey to a new home in the Canadian NorthWest was enlightening. To blend a family from four separate individuals requires balance and tenacity. Maggie answered a bulletin that would bring her to a new life with a man she did not know, but it also proved to be very beneficial when they took on the responsibility of an orphaned girl and in the process found Maggie's brother! Can't wait to continue reading the rest of the series.
Following this unusual family on their journey to a new home in the Canadian NorthWest was enlightening. To blend a family from four separate individuals requires balance and tenacity. Maggie answered a bulletin that would bring her to a new life with a man she did not know, but it also proved to be very beneficial when they took on the responsibility of an orphaned girl and in the process found Maggie's brother! Can't wait to continue reading the rest of the series.
June 24, 2021
Maggie and Crane 💞
Sweet, adventurous story. Blyler Crane marries Maggie within minutes of meeting her and they start their journey west to settle. During their travels, they rescue a little girl Betsy and then stumble across Maggie’s long lost little brother, Ted.
I enjoyed reading of their adventures while traveling. Crane was not the best communicator or the brightest bulb on the block regarding women, though. He was pretty dense at times! Thankfully, his eyes were opened at the end.
Sweet, adventurous story. Blyler Crane marries Maggie within minutes of meeting her and they start their journey west to settle. During their travels, they rescue a little girl Betsy and then stumble across Maggie’s long lost little brother, Ted.
I enjoyed reading of their adventures while traveling. Crane was not the best communicator or the brightest bulb on the block regarding women, though. He was pretty dense at times! Thankfully, his eyes were opened at the end.
May 13, 2018
3 stars
I purchased a copy of Crane's Bride: Wild Rose Country book 1 by Linda Ford and this review was given freely.
On his way to settle in the west, Crane stops in a town to pick up a wife. Along the way he picks up a wife, daughter, and brother in law, saving each of them from from abusive situations. An action packed and faith filled novel with emphasis on morals, escaping abuse, and the true meaning of family.
I purchased a copy of Crane's Bride: Wild Rose Country book 1 by Linda Ford and this review was given freely.
On his way to settle in the west, Crane stops in a town to pick up a wife. Along the way he picks up a wife, daughter, and brother in law, saving each of them from from abusive situations. An action packed and faith filled novel with emphasis on morals, escaping abuse, and the true meaning of family.
September 25, 2018
It was a clean beautiful read of love and God. Byler had been wounded by his past and refused making promises because of that. He meets Maggie who hadn’t had a good home after her Mum past.
Their marriage leads them to two more people. They all share a life of distrust and unhappiness about their past.
In their journey west to Canada, they find God through situations surrounding their journey.
It was a clean and sweet story but that’s it. It’s a 3.5 stars really.
Their marriage leads them to two more people. They all share a life of distrust and unhappiness about their past.
In their journey west to Canada, they find God through situations surrounding their journey.
It was a clean and sweet story but that’s it. It’s a 3.5 stars really.
March 11, 2019
Byler and Maggie
Byler rose into town and posted a advert in the general store for "a God loving woman to be his bride". Maggie stormed into the store a shouted who posted the advert she found. Those two actions started this wild, exciting and at times funny adventure, but does it lead them to their happily everafter? I had a very good time reading this story and I hope you will enjoy it too.
Byler rose into town and posted a advert in the general store for "a God loving woman to be his bride". Maggie stormed into the store a shouted who posted the advert she found. Those two actions started this wild, exciting and at times funny adventure, but does it lead them to their happily everafter? I had a very good time reading this story and I hope you will enjoy it too.
July 20, 2021
Can marriage be a business deal?
Crane was heading out West to get free land to build on. He advertised for a wife to take with him to help him build a home. Within minutes a woman approached him about this. They found a preacher to marry them. They had a very rough trip with many surprises. Will they make it to the land they want or does trouble stop them? Will their marriage remain a business deal only?
Crane was heading out West to get free land to build on. He advertised for a wife to take with him to help him build a home. Within minutes a woman approached him about this. They found a preacher to marry them. They had a very rough trip with many surprises. Will they make it to the land they want or does trouble stop them? Will their marriage remain a business deal only?
December 28, 2025
Loved it
I like this author’s writing style. She weaves a story so you want to continue reading. How Crane and Maggie come together is a different MOB story. I loved the compassion for others and God watching over them in all their trials. I also liked the depth in the book and the way they became a real family with Betsy and Ted. I definitely recommend this book and most anything by Linda Ford.
I like this author’s writing style. She weaves a story so you want to continue reading. How Crane and Maggie come together is a different MOB story. I loved the compassion for others and God watching over them in all their trials. I also liked the depth in the book and the way they became a real family with Betsy and Ted. I definitely recommend this book and most anything by Linda Ford.
October 21, 2017
Ok
The faith statements In here were great. I was frustrated about his refusal to show any affection or expression of value first, citing patience. In the end, they cited that as being against he bargain of a business arrangement, which I had remembered as merely a comment about not expecting too much. Great faith expressions though.
The faith statements In here were great. I was frustrated about his refusal to show any affection or expression of value first, citing patience. In the end, they cited that as being against he bargain of a business arrangement, which I had remembered as merely a comment about not expecting too much. Great faith expressions though.
October 23, 2017
Good, clean western romance
Crane goes into a store and posts an ad for a wife. Maggie answers the ad. A different approach to the mail order, but so are several other things that make this a very enjoyable "mail order" bride story. I truly enjoyed seeing Cranes personality come out as he drew the children out, and then to see the development of Betsy and Ted.
Crane goes into a store and posts an ad for a wife. Maggie answers the ad. A different approach to the mail order, but so are several other things that make this a very enjoyable "mail order" bride story. I truly enjoyed seeing Cranes personality come out as he drew the children out, and then to see the development of Betsy and Ted.
October 23, 2017
Nice clean, heartwarming story about the journey of a family finding their way to Canada to build a new home and life for themselves. Along the way, newly married Crane and Maggie, rediscover the joy of not being alone. I enjoyed the final chapters of the book and would recommend it to my friends and family.
May 10, 2018
Inspiring historical Christian adventure. Crane is seeking a new
life, a new home in the West and a wife. He found his wife, Maggie, and before their journey West started their family had grown! Good writing, characters and inspiration. Plenty of love, but the book ended before romance began. Good quick read
life, a new home in the West and a wife. He found his wife, Maggie, and before their journey West started their family had grown! Good writing, characters and inspiration. Plenty of love, but the book ended before romance began. Good quick read
May 28, 2018
So good
I love stories about the old west. Enjoyed all the characters. So much pain was experienced in each ones lives, but together with God's love, Crane, Maggie, Betsy and Ted united as a family finding love, joy, and happiness. Clean Christian Historical Romance at its best!
I love stories about the old west. Enjoyed all the characters. So much pain was experienced in each ones lives, but together with God's love, Crane, Maggie, Betsy and Ted united as a family finding love, joy, and happiness. Clean Christian Historical Romance at its best!
June 16, 2018
Nice Christian story
All about choices. Do we ignore those in trouble or step up and help them. Christian's face the same challenges in life as unbelievers, how they handle their circumstances shows their differences? This is a nice story and I'm curious about the next chapter.
All about choices. Do we ignore those in trouble or step up and help them. Christian's face the same challenges in life as unbelievers, how they handle their circumstances shows their differences? This is a nice story and I'm curious about the next chapter.
March 8, 2019
Ebook
He’s a loner going to find land in the far reaches of Canada. He advertises for a bride to go with him. She reads his ad and they get married. On their way out of town they rescue a little girl, a few days later they find her little brother. He had been sold by his Dad. Crane buys him back and they travel west trying to build a family.
He’s a loner going to find land in the far reaches of Canada. He advertises for a bride to go with him. She reads his ad and they get married. On their way out of town they rescue a little girl, a few days later they find her little brother. He had been sold by his Dad. Crane buys him back and they travel west trying to build a family.
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