A Bride for Daniel

Sun River Brides #6

by Karla Gracey

Alice Springham has worked as a maid in a top Boston hotel since she was a girl. But she is feeling restless. Not knowing what she wants she answers an advertisement in the Matrimonials that made her smile. She has no idea if it is love she is missing, or if she even wants to wed. Will she ever learn what it is she truly wants?

Lonely farmer, Daniel Havering, longs for love and a family. He almost had everything he wanted, only to have it cruelly snatched away from him. When he advertised for a bride he thought he was past his hurts, but the past has a horrible tendency of turning up and making trouble all over again. Can he find the way to leave the past behind him, or will it haunt him forever and leave him lonely?

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical

50 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2016

About the author

Karla Gracey was born with a very creative imagination and a love for creating stories that will inspire and warm people's hearts. She has always been attracted to historical romance including mail order bride stories with strong willed women. Her characters are easy to relate to and you feel as if you know them personally. Whether you enjoy action, adventure, romance, mystery, suspense or drama- she makes sure there is something for everyone in her historical romance stories!

Reviews

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and Sweet..

Alice, the female lead, and Daniel, the male lead are just what the other was looking for and are perfect for each other.

This was an enjoyable read similar to the author's other books.

The story line kept me entertained and I look forward to the rest of the series.

I keep waiting for Miss Karla Gracey to write a full length mail order bride story.


Alan Taylor did well with the narration.

Note:
"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stopped writing reviews for each book, so here is my final review for the audiobook boxset.


I thought the narrator did an excellent job! His voice was perfect for the many different characters!

The stories were each so unique despite the fact that all the grooms were from Sun River and all the brides were from Boston.

Some of the ladies were friends previously and some of the men were brothers and cousins, but each story was truly unique. A circus performer, a politician, a recovered drunk, a baker, a maid, etc! My biggest concern was that each story seemed to repeat the love at first sight theme. I wish at least a few would have had deeper feelings developed over a longer period!
I will definitely be reading and listening to more books by Karla

[Roo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short & sappy. Two stars bc I listened to the end.

[Glenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting premise but story is so short. Could have been really good with some additional plot and character development and details. Epilogue should have been part of the story itself.

[ReadingWench · Rating 4 out of 5]

Karla Gracey is great at creating a town and filling it with interesting people. The story is good and sweet.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another short and sweet clean read in the Sun River Brides series. I found it very enjoyable but was a little thrown with Daniel turn of events. I did not understand why he turned the way he did but was glad to see him turn around again.

The author gives you a story of Alice who isn’t happy with her life she truly doesn’t know what is missing. When Ellen who is a long time friend talks her into going as a mail order bride she will go as long as she goes with her. They decide she doesn’t have to marry unless she wants to that this is just what she needs to find meaning in her life. The author gives you a very short story of misgivings, pain, sorrow, starting over, and forgiveness.

Mr. Taylor does a wonderful job of narration from the many different characters to the feel of emotions. You never are in doubt just who is talking or what they are feeling. I found both his female and male voices to be a delight from the strong male to the soft female you could really feel the pain, sorrow, and happiness he gives them. I heard no background noise or any places where the audio is louder than the chapters before. His voice is strong and clear giving you a delightful read. I could not find one thing I didn’t like and enjoy about his performance. He really brought this audio to life for me making me feel for each character. If any breaks where taken I could not tell he gave a very good listen. I found this narrator to be very talented. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series with him.

Alice really pulled on my heart string when she was ready to go through with it and Daniel backed out which left her confused. She thought they were doing so well but Daniel is hiding a secret that is about to play a visit which just might change how he sees things. It was an enjoyable listen which I am very much looking forward to listening to the rest of this series.

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Karla Gracey continues the Sun River Brides series of novellas with Daniel and Alice. Alice travels to Montana with her friend Ellen to help out Maggie with her bakery. Daniel is so excited that she has answered his letter and is willing to come out. They get to know each other, but Daniel is hiding something from his past that he just cannot get over. Will Alice's love be able to pull him through? This surprise epilogue will make you want the next chapter to come out soon! Never a dull moment in Sun River!

Alan Taylor continues to bring his warm voice to the story. He brings all these mail order bride novellas to life, making you feel completely at home.

--I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”


A sweet clean western romance. Book 6 in this series. Alice becomes a mail order bride but when she arrives Daniel doesn't think he can go through with marriage. The surprise encounter from the past makes the choice. I enjoyed this story, but language felt a bit stiff and formal in places.



The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.

[Impish00 · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher
and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobBlast
dot come”.

I hope that this series never ends!
I liked Alice and could relate to her. I also liked how the story unfolds and the characters grow closer together.