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Mail-Order Brood
First comes marriage....
Lonely rancher Leon Paradise had fallen in love at first sight with his mail-order bride, Cassie Esterbridge. But he'd barely said "I do" when a half-dozen ragtag boys showed up at the local bus depot, claiming to be hers. Had this beautiful woman played him for a fool?
Will love follow?
In his heart, Leon longed to be everything to his new wife--best friend and lover--even a father to her gang of rascal younger brothers. But how could they ever have a real marriage--or truly be a family--if he couldn't believe Cassie's loving lies?
Fabulous Fathers: He's more than a man, he's a Fabulous Father!
Lonely rancher Leon Paradise had fallen in love at first sight with his mail-order bride, Cassie Esterbridge. But he'd barely said "I do" when a half-dozen ragtag boys showed up at the local bus depot, claiming to be hers. Had this beautiful woman played him for a fool?
Will love follow?
In his heart, Leon longed to be everything to his new wife--best friend and lover--even a father to her gang of rascal younger brothers. But how could they ever have a real marriage--or truly be a family--if he couldn't believe Cassie's loving lies?
Fabulous Fathers: He's more than a man, he's a Fabulous Father!
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First published August 1, 1994
About the author
Arlene James
202 books92 followersArlene James has written romance for four decades, and has published 100+ novels. A mother of sons and now a happy grandmother to the brightest, most talented, and lovely of all granddaughters, she is finding her sixth decade to be great fun.
She and her very supportive husband of 45 years (whom she agreed to marry on their first date!) enjoy a busy social life and have visited much of the world. After calling Texas home for three decades, they now live in beautiful NW Arkansas.
Arlene grew up on a ranch in south central Oklahoma and still maintains strong ties in that area. She firmly believes that writing has afforded her the best of all possible means of earning a living, and credits a junior high school English teacher with proving to her that her dream of being an author was entirely achievable.
After 4 decades of deadlines and multiple-book contracts (for which she is deeply grateful), she is enjoying the ability to write exactly what she feels led to write on her own schedule.
She and her very supportive husband of 45 years (whom she agreed to marry on their first date!) enjoy a busy social life and have visited much of the world. After calling Texas home for three decades, they now live in beautiful NW Arkansas.
Arlene grew up on a ranch in south central Oklahoma and still maintains strong ties in that area. She firmly believes that writing has afforded her the best of all possible means of earning a living, and credits a junior high school English teacher with proving to her that her dream of being an author was entirely achievable.
After 4 decades of deadlines and multiple-book contracts (for which she is deeply grateful), she is enjoying the ability to write exactly what she feels led to write on her own schedule.
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November 25, 2019
3.75*
A sweet and simple, well written story with mcs who are nice, simple people, perfect for each other but who end up hurt and hurting each other.
The 'boys' are all amazing ranging from handful, spunky, entertaining to scared and vulnerable.
They (the h and the boys - her son and five brothers) come from a dirt poor and abusive home in West Virginia and he's the gentle, plain speaking Texas cowboy, lonely and looking to build a warm home and family of his own.
They needed (and deserved) a home and their sister/mother found one for them - with this great guy full of warmth and a big heart.
The h/H chemistry is sweetly sizzling. And, quite obviously, they are made for each other and this - to make a home together that includes the boys.
So, well.
A touching read with sweet, relatable characters.
A sweet and simple, well written story with mcs who are nice, simple people, perfect for each other but who end up hurt and hurting each other.
The 'boys' are all amazing ranging from handful, spunky, entertaining to scared and vulnerable.
They (the h and the boys - her son and five brothers) come from a dirt poor and abusive home in West Virginia and he's the gentle, plain speaking Texas cowboy, lonely and looking to build a warm home and family of his own.
They needed (and deserved) a home and their sister/mother found one for them - with this great guy full of warmth and a big heart.
The h/H chemistry is sweetly sizzling. And, quite obviously, they are made for each other and this - to make a home together that includes the boys.
So, well.
A touching read with sweet, relatable characters.
August 9, 2020
رواية عروس بالبريد من روايات عبير
أحب المزارع ليوم باراديس الذي اتعبته الوحده عروسه الذي استقدمها بالمراسله وذلك من اول نظره
لكمه كالعاده ابطال الروايات الرومانسية لا يعترفون بحبهم
لكن كيف سيتصرف بعد ان يعرف ما تخبأه له عروسه الجديده
احببت القصه فهي ممتعه ومليئة بالرومانسية
أحب المزارع ليوم باراديس الذي اتعبته الوحده عروسه الذي استقدمها بالمراسله وذلك من اول نظره
لكمه كالعاده ابطال الروايات الرومانسية لا يعترفون بحبهم
لكن كيف سيتصرف بعد ان يعرف ما تخبأه له عروسه الجديده
احببت القصه فهي ممتعه ومليئة بالرومانسية
August 8, 2010
liked it but wana read it again
February 1, 2016
Modern mail-order bride..a favorite trope.
This seasoned author handles it well.
4.5 stars
This seasoned author handles it well.
4.5 stars
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May 21, 2016عروس بالبريد - ارلين جايمز
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