Even if love isn’t part of the plan, it might be exactly what's needed!
Molly Hennessy’s future was planned long before she was even born. Too bad no one ever bothered to ask her opinion on the matter. If they had, they would have learned her deepest desire was not to become a nun, but to have a large, loud, loving family of her very own. When she finally decides to live the life she wants, she seeks the help of matchmaker Miss Hazel Hughes.
Law and order are the two most important things to Easton Cooper — especially order. As Commander of the Cougar Springs Mountie station in Alberta, Easton has worked hard to earn the respect of his men. When they start making noises about finding wives, they naturally turn to their commander to lead the way, even though getting married was never part of Easton’s plan.
He’s determined not to let his mail-order bride mess up his meticulous life. Of course, he doesn’t count on a spunky ex-nun with a fiery temper and a generous spirit. When Molly manages to turn his life upside down, inside out, and every which way but normal, Easton wonders if he’s made a mistake. But how can someone with such a good heart and such a sweet smile be a mistake? He fears he's falling for his whirlwind of a wife, which definitely wasn't part of the plan. But Easton is learning that some of the best things in life can't be put in their place.
Mail Order Mounties is a multi-author series set in Canada during the early 1900s. Join authors Kirsten Osbourne, Kay P. Dawson, Cassie Hayes and Amelia Adams as they bring you stories of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police and the mail-order brides who love them.
Cassie Hayes grew up pretending she was Laura Ingalls (before that pesky Almonzo arrived on the scene) in the middle of Oregon farm country. She lives with her husband and cat on the Pacific Ocean and loves to hear from her readers.
I try to read these but everyone that I have ever read was not well written. You have to read them all in order to really get the full story which I think is stupid. This should be Easton and Molly's story but it has other mounties story's involved and it just feels like you are missing stuff. It is a silly love story and completely unbelievable. I did finish it so that bumps it up to 2 starts.
Molly’s mother has done what all the other generations in her family have expected and passed down. The first born girl will be a nun. Molly tires but in her heart she knows this life is not for her. She contacts Miss Hazel to see if she can help find a mountie of her own.
Easton loves his job and is very particular in his ways. He likes things the way he has them and doesn’t want anyone messing with his things. He thinks his wife won’t move any thing and do what she wants.
Molly is a sweet girl and wants her things too. Can these two come together and work this out or will Molly want out?
Love this series as the books keep getting better and better. Molly is sweet to read about and the head strong Easton is as well. It is fun at times to see these two clash but you can see the deep rooted love.
A decent enough book. I’ll be honest, there really wasn’t much to it. I liked the concept but it was so short, there was no detail. I think this could have been great had it been longer and better developed.
This was a fun, sweet story. Although this book was short, it has a great mix of emotions and an entertaining storyline. I don't indulge in historical romances often enough because I'm a mood reader and if I'm being honest, I prefer the here and now. But there are times when I want to get lost in the past and Mail Order Brides is one of those tropes I've always enjoyed. I've had this book on my TBR for quite awhile and when I saw it on a promotion, I decided it was time to read it. The H/h were very likable characters; I additionally enjoyed the secondary characters. There were quite a few of them and they helped to increase my enjoyment of the story. There are several books in this series and I will definitely be reading more from Cassie Hayes, who is a new author to me.
This book is short with a quick pace and and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to escape into romance for a couple of hours.
This is my honest and unbiased review and I thank you for taking the time to read it. :)
Bride for Easton is a well-written and unique story. The story line is fresh and moves along at a steady pace while being engaging, appealing and attention grabbing. This story hooked me from the very start and I could not put it down.
The characters are easy to connect with and well developed. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and like that the author doesn’t make the relationship easy. The characters had to learn to live with each other with their differences. This is a story of two people that are opposites but together are the perfect match.
Cassie Hayes knows how to create a story with enough romance and action to keep the reader entertained and fascinated. This is another brilliant book from a remarkably talented author. Cassie Hayes is one of my go-to authors. She writes incredible stories that do not leave me disappointed. Even though this is part of a series, each book can be read as a stand-alone. I am anxiously waiting to read more in this series.
If you are looking for an outstanding romance then I recommend any book from Cassie Hayes. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a heartwarming and sweet romance with the happy-ending we come to expect.
Wow what an emotional ride this story was. This one has first red headed Irish woman and she is so much packed into one small woman. I loved this story where the real hero is not the Mountie husband and commander of his team, his wife with the steal force of and attitude can really have an effect on her hero. Ups and downs, emotional outbursts and a horrible blizzard find these two fighting blinding snow to find a very pregnant woman and save her life and that of her hopefully still unborn child. Boy this story is a must read in this RNWMP series even for men, strong men who think women should be protected and not go against all the others rules. Every marriage needs this story in their collection of marriage books. Each can really find out how wrong they can be, how stubborn they can be and how no matter what they go through good or bad to find the truth of themselves and the strengths of each other should look like. It also doesn't hurt to have a reindeer become a hero too. Read this story and the rest of this wonderful and amazing series by four authors. You will love each story and the fun animals that are true helpers to the town and boy are they ever wild.
This was such a sweet and endearing read. Easton, as commander of the Mounties, likes things just so so. He has his quirks and way of doing things that make him a man of routine. But as leader he knows that his men won't send for brides if he doesn't. So off he sends for Molly and his life will never be the same again.
Molly has given up her life. Almost a nun, she turned away because her true calling is to be a wife, helpmeet and mother. And with Easton she hopes to fulfill every dream. But not without challenges. She is very outgoing and outspoken. Easton is very to himself. So when they meet they mix like oil and water. And with Molly being a midwife things get busy for her.
As they try to work out their differences a .fast moving winter storm comes upon with no warning and Molly's pregnant patient is no where to be found. Getting caught out in the storm could be certain death. But with Easton by her side nothing is impossible.
Love the sweet and compassionate side of the story. The understanding and growth each of them go through is wonderful. A great short read.
Molly was the oldest of fifteen children. In her family the oldest daughter is to go into service as a Nun, she is to become a sister, but Molly told her parents that she would do midwife training in case she was sent to by the church she would have a handy skill.
After learning how to deliver babies she travels to become a wife.
Easton’s the commander of the Mounties all of his men are taking wives. He is a bit to order everything has a place and must be to his liking otherwise he will fuss until it is just right.
I enjoyed visiting Cougar Springs again. Molly and Easton's story was really good. I could feel and understand their feelings about love and wanting to have some control in their lives. I found Easton to be a kind and gentle man and I think that is exactly what Molly needed. She also filled a need in his life that he didn't realize was missing.
The stories are the creation of talented multi-authors and each focus on Miss Hazel Hughes, a self-appointed matchmaker and the mail-order brides she locates for single members of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. Each story in this series will read as a standalone. The story is a clean historical situated in Canada with a great cast of characters and plenty of humor.
Molly Hennessy is a spunky spitfire of a woman, with a temper to match her flaming red hair. Being the oldest of fifteen children, she hasn’t had the easiest of lives, but having her future determined by her mother’s lineage just doesn’t match what she wants for herself. At twenty-seven years of age, defying that order, she will leave the Convent and not take her final vows. Instead, she will become a mail-order bride to a Mountie. But with her choice will come bitter heartache too from her family.
Easton Cooper is the Commander for Cougar Springs and keeps order in the area along with three other Mounties. The area houses an Institute that is used by the wealthy because of the natural hot springs. Easton was orphaned at the age of four, with no siblings, and while he has been with the RNWMP for over ten years, he has never really settled down. His home and life are maintained in strict order, and he is OCD. Agreeing to a bride was to help the other three Mounties. Everything will work out fine, he will explain how it will be, and she will adapt to his ways—or will she?
The plot will bring two completely opposite people together, and that has its ups and downs. There are several laughing out loud moments as sparks fly between Easton and Molly along with heated words. For his calm and sterile order, she will bring her own style and flair, something he has trouble accepting. Molly is a vivacious individual but watch out about stirring up that Irish temper, because she doesn’t hold back when she needs to blow.
The town of Cougar Springs will be blessed with a new female doctor, and Molly, a midwife. While she is calm and efficient in her skills as a midwife, a friend to the other mail-order brides, she will have her new husband questioning his decision as to why he married. A life and death situation, both with their appointed duties, him to keep the town safe, and she for her patient will bring them together for a rescue in a blizzard that will teach them humility and respect.
“Commander, I know you like to control every aspect of your life, but if you want this marriage to work, you’re going to have to become a willow tree and bend until you both find your footing. Do you want this marriage to work?”
The saying opposites attract would fit Easton and Molly, his order to her madness, his control to her free will, but in the end, they are just perfect for each other.
“You’re the calm to my crazy, and I like to think I make your life just a little more exciting.”
This was such a fun read that I totally enjoyed. Molly and Easton are totally the Opposite, Easton has to have order everything in a place and never moved out of that place. Molly is more of a homey person she loves color, trinkets, things that some would call trash but to her they mean the world as you will see between these pages. These two try to find common ground each willing to give a little but first they have to battle it out. There were times this was very cute and even funny and other times I would have liked to shake a few people. There isn’t a boring moment it moves at a steady pace giving the reader hours of entertainment. The story line is refreshing, unique, a page turner I couldn’t wait to see what these two would come up with next.
The characters are interesting both a little hot headed with tempters to match. Molly’s hair should tell you about her tempter, it raises fast she sees red and her mouth just takes off. Easton likes his life the way he has it, he didn’t want to marry but knew his men would not if he didn’t. He is very pleased with his wife to be that is until she turns his well ordered life upside down leaving them butting heads. They cause each other a lot of pain but also bring each other lots of happiness. I really enjoyed the supporting characters they really liven this book up with their advice, picking and teasing.
This maybe a clean read but there is no doubt these two are attracted to each other with a lot of passion. I feel this is a story mother and daughter could read together giving them some bonding time. I really enjoyed the twists and turns, the unknown, uneasiness and the unsure of how the other feel or deal with issues. I did think Molly went a little over board when he admitted that he changed things. For me it was truly a heartwarming fun read that I totally enjoyed. It is one of those books I will be reading again. What made this a big winner for me was how the two interacted, problems yes but once cooling down they saw the error of their ways and worked at their marriage. I loved how the author showed the passion, the romance but in a way that kept the reader’s attention. The buildup of the romance was delightful, steady and very real. I enjoyed watching them hit head on, dance around each other, bend but be strong. They are well matched and very easy to relate to. I loved the humor, the way the author twisted it around make it a very entertaining read. Very well written, and making this a wonderful read that I couldn’t put down.
This was a sweet story but didn't have a "lot of meat" to it. But I still gave it 5 stars because I did like the main characters, Easton and Molly. He a stoic, private Mountie that watches over his town and the people in it and she's "an almost nun." Having been counseled by Mother Superior, Molly realizes that a nun's life is not for her. Even though she knows she is disappointing her mother, she sets out to be a mail order bride in Cougar Springs, Canada. Easton and Molly hit it off right at the start and the reader sits back wondering when the fireworks are going to start. Not to worry, Molly's temper takes over a couple of times but she is quick to apologize and realizes her shortcomings. She is very honest with herself and how she reacts to situations and that is the best thing about her character. And for the most part, she has a positive outlook on life and brightens the life of those around her. Towards the end of the book, there is a twist that you knew had to be coming, but it's not what you think it will be. I would like to know more about one of the other couples, Matthew and Sinead, but if you look at the author's lineup of books, there is no indication that there is a followup to the other three Mounties and the mail order brides that join Molly on her trip to Cougar Springs. A lovey short read that makes you want to book your next adventure to Canada and Cougar Springs!
It is early in the twentieth century, and Molly and three other young women are on a train to meet their future husbands. Each of these women are going to marry a Canadian Mounted policeman.
This is a very short read. And it is a charming story..
Molly is the oldest of 15 children. Molly’s mother had always planned that Molly would become a nun. That was not what Molly envisioned for her own life. She learned to be a midwife. But, she left the convent before her final vows. Her Mother Superior knew that becoming a nun was not the right future for Molly.
Easton, is the commander of 3 other Mounties in a small mountain town. There is a large hotel/spa in the town.
Easton was raised in an orphanage. He has no concept of large families, or sharing his life with another person. He is in for quite a surprise.
Molly is volatile and spontaneous and emotional. Easton is in control. He never allows anyone to see his true feelings. He does not laugh, he does not allow himself to be close to anyone and he certainly does not argue with anyone. That was before he met Molly.
This is a lovely story of learning to love and learning to understand another person and to find joy in the every day life of being half of a couple.
Molly Hennessey, a nun who didn't take her final vows. She decided she wanted a life of her own. She contacted Miss Hazel Hughes to become a mail order bride to a Mountie.
Easton Cooper Commander of Cougar Springs Mountie Station.
He's a caring person, but likes things in its proper order.
Molly, Claire, Beth & Sinead (doctor) travel by train with Miss Hazel Hughes to Cougar Springs. To be married when they arrive.
After the are married Easton feels his cabin should remain the same. But Molly feels it needs things added to make it more like a home. They have arguments over fixing up the cabin
Molly's a trained Midwife. Easton is glad as their current midwife is getting tired as she's older. She's taken a job at hotel where rich tend stay at because of the natural hot springs it's built around.
There is so much more to this story you need to read this book. They get a lot snow. If it's an unexpected possible blizzard Easton & his Mounties go their areas they cover to warn the people.
I have enjoyed reading this book very much. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
Bride of Easton by Cassie Hayes is an adorable story. I really enjoyed reading it! Mountie Easton & bride to be Molly, meet minutes before getting married. Easton, is the Commander of the Alberta Mounties. Molly, is a trained Midwife. He needs an independent wife, to make his life easier. He is still adjusting to the thought of being married. Molly is going to be working with another bride, Sinead, who is a Doctor. Easton & Molly do care about each other. He wants them to live, exactly the way he has been living, a stark existence. But Molly wants to make this a real home, for both of them. Can a stubborn bride & a rigid Mountie, live happily ever after? A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE!!
I enjoyed eastons story. Maybe because I am a nurse and a hopeless romantic, but reading about medical conditions and the ones trained to provide cares for them always draw me In so quickly. The ending kept me reading as I do longed for a happy ending. I just had to see how it turned out for this Mountie, his bride and the person who required medical attention. I won't give away the ending. I have always enjoyed each book from this author and would recommend not only this one, with its many twists and turns in the plot, but also any story that she has written. I look forward to the rest of the stories in this series. Thank you again for a great read.
This is definitely a favorite romance novel of mine now. Clean romance that made m smile & frown & smile some more. Just enough friction between Molly & Easton to keep me turning the pages o enjoy seeing them make up. Both are adorable characters, Easton being a little like Monk, the famous tv detective, & Molly being a fiery redhead who manages to fit very well into this Mountie's life. I loved the reindeer Rocky. I wish the other girls who'd travelled with Molly had played a bigger role, but hopefully they're in the next books. Cassie Hayes is an excellent romance author & I can't wait to read more Mountie romances.
I think this is my favourite book, so far, in the series! I just loved the characters and their story. Molly and Easton are so much fun to read about. She's a fiery red head and he's a fastidious Mountie, and when they come together, sparks fly! I love reading about the Canadian North West Territories and their beauty, too. It's a book (and a series) that just makes you feel good. If you want to escape for a little while from your every-day world, make sure you check out A Bride for Easton.
The story of Molly and Easton. It's not said but if it was today we would say Easton was slightly OCD, always straightening his desk and putting things just so if anyone touches them. Molly comes into his world like a whirlwind and turns it upside down without meaning to. She was the oldest in a large family and was studying to become a Nun before she came out west. Molly is used to taking charge and doing things to get it done. I liked reading this book of them learning how to talk to each other.
This story is charming. Not nearly hot enough for me but those of you who like a spiceless read may enjoy it. Molly is a mail order bride who left her life in a convent to marry a man she'd never met. Easton signs up for a mail order bride because his fellow Mounties want wives. As their commander he feels he must participate. Molly has a hot temper and Easton's experience with women has been limited to mainly women in his community. They have fights and make up. Same old stuff.
Well what can I say? This series keeps growing even more amazing. I can just picture Molly and Easton fighting over where things go. I love this couple. Easton is so uptight and Molly is a breath of fresh air in his life. They have come from two completely different backgrounds but have issues of never having had anything of their own. Watch as Cassie Hayes gives them both everything they ever wanted.
Molly Hennessy has finally taken the steps to pursue the family and life she's always dreamed about. Her salvation from beccoming a nun comes in the form of Easton Cooper, who's sent away for a mail-order bride, mainly too appease his fellow mounties who are also looking for partners. I love Molly's spirit and strength, she's the perfect match for Easton, even if he can't see it at first. Such a heartfelt book and a wonderful addition to the series!
What a wonderful book! I enjoyed the characters very much and at how easy the woman cared for each other. This story tugged at my heart with the sweet romance. The author makes a point to show the reader we really never know we missed something until we have it and it changes us for the better. Great friendships made this story so heartfelt. A very enjoyable read! Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
I liked this book. As my family history is from that area, I always like tie read stories from and about Canada. A sweet romance makes it even better. This story is about a Canadian Mountie and his mail order bride and how they reached thier HEA. I liked the characters and the description of the area was beautiful. Would like to read more from this author.
This series is written by 4 authors. Each author writes of a different couple matched by Miss Hazel. Hazel finds Mounties who would like to have a bride and then she finds a bride to match with the Mountie. This is the third setting and is called Cougar Springs. This story is about Molly,a midwife and Easton, the commander of this Mountie patrol. They have their adjustments to marriage and then have a happy ever after.
Easton agrees to have a mail order bride but he wasn't expecting his new wife to change his life so much! He prefers everything organized and arranged specifically. She's used to be the oldest of 15, living in a house of chaos and love. Can they finally see each other's point of view? Will Molly's mother ever forgive her for marrying a Mountie instead of becoming a nun? This was a cute, sweet read.
Molly is the mail order bride for Easton, they are both set in their ways. She has a temper and he wants things in his home to stay the same. Very interesting and enjoyable story, love this series and all the characters. Look forward to reading more. I received an advanced copy of the book from the author.