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Mia's Misfits (Western Trails, #5)
(The Alphabet Mail-Order Brides #13)
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One preacher. One teacher. Three orphans. Can they become a family?
Stepping off the train, Mia Bradley, orphan and teacher, has now become a mail-order bride. She has a new home, a new Choctaw-Creek husband, and new children of her very own. Will the scars of her past ready her for the difficult life on Indian territory?
Josiah West has scars of his own. The han
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MIA’S MISFITS is rich in all those small details that will make a world come alive for me and draw me deeper into the story. Mia’s youngest years will be remembered only in night terrors, yet what she experienced was far more common than anyone would like to acknowledge – even today. While her beginning was heartbreaking to read it also set the pace for a story that isn’t afraid to look at the realities of the times, at human frailties and, also, at pure evil. Wa ...more
MIA’S MISFITS is rich in all those small details that will make a world come alive for me and draw me deeper into the story. Mia’s youngest years will be remembered only in night terrors, yet what she experienced was far more common than anyone would like to acknowledge – even today. While her beginning was heartbreaking to read it also set the pace for a story that isn’t afraid to look at the realities of the times, at human frailties and, also, at pure evil. Wa ...more
My favorite in this series so far!!!
Josiah- jobless preacher turned rancher And Mia- her brothers left her at the foundling home when she was 5 to protect her from their father.
I immensely enjoyed reading this mesmerizing, heart wretching story that had a intrigue, suspense, betrayal, danger, self discoveries, family bonding/loyalty, acceptance and love. The story is fascinating written with unforgettable and inspiring characters. Their story has an amazing HEA. Loved it!!
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Josiah- jobless preacher turned rancher And Mia- her brothers left her at the foundling home when she was 5 to protect her from their father.
I immensely enjoyed reading this mesmerizing, heart wretching story that had a intrigue, suspense, betrayal, danger, self discoveries, family bonding/loyalty, acceptance and love. The story is fascinating written with unforgettable and inspiring characters. Their story has an amazing HEA. Loved it!!
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I think I have found a new favorite writer: This was a well written book by a writer who does her research and writes well. The characters are well-developed, and interesting and the main ones all likable. This is definitely not one of those writers who sound as if they would not know the difference between a lariat and a cinch. The young women are not silly twits who tell the men they want things one way and then are mad when the men do exactly what they asked for, and the men are stalwart. The
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As one of the orphans who needs to get married Mia agrees to marry Josiah. When she arrives she not only become a wife but also the adopted mother of 3 abandoned children. Can these misfits with all different backgrounds become a happy family? When danger appears can they help each other to be safe?
A strong woman, a protective man and 3 courageous children makes this a great story. Love, family, outlaws and surprises, this story has it all.
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A strong woman, a protective man and 3 courageous children makes this a great story. Love, family, outlaws and surprises, this story has it all.
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Josiah and Mia
Josiah was of mixed Indian and white blood and lo ed in Indian Teritory. He needed and wanted a wife. He requested a .com order bride from Wigg Orphanage and School. Mia was his choice and she accepted his offer of marriage. This story has a great deal of excitement, adventure, a little humor and lots of love and trust. You will score this story and it has a very happy ending.
Josiah was of mixed Indian and white blood and lo ed in Indian Teritory. He needed and wanted a wife. He requested a .com order bride from Wigg Orphanage and School. Mia was his choice and she accepted his offer of marriage. This story has a great deal of excitement, adventure, a little humor and lots of love and trust. You will score this story and it has a very happy ending.
Alphabet Mail-Order Brides
A brilliantly told story bringing one of the alphabet brides to Eufaula Indian territory her groom to be Josiah part Choctaw Creek and part German. Mia and Josiah find themselves looking after three children the story is intriguing heartwarming and brings us wonderful characters whom you can't help but love there is lots of bonding with the children and you watch them grow together as a family as the story unfolds.
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A brilliantly told story bringing one of the alphabet brides to Eufaula Indian territory her groom to be Josiah part Choctaw Creek and part German. Mia and Josiah find themselves looking after three children the story is intriguing heartwarming and brings us wonderful characters whom you can't help but love there is lots of bonding with the children and you watch them grow together as a family as the story unfolds.
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Great Historical Novel of the Creek Indians.
I Love historical books. This is the first book I have read by Heidi Vanlandingham. It will not be my last. The story is of two people that fall in Love although they are from different cultures and backgrounds. They eventually find each other because of mail order brides. The two become a family when they take in children that are orphaned and needing Love.
I Love historical books. This is the first book I have read by Heidi Vanlandingham. It will not be my last. The story is of two people that fall in Love although they are from different cultures and backgrounds. They eventually find each other because of mail order brides. The two become a family when they take in children that are orphaned and needing Love.
Now's Misfits
Absolutely loved the storyline & the three young people who came into Mia's world & the way they came into it, The good Pastor couldn't help but connect the dots to believe a higher power was at work with a higher power than his. I think the kids, in their innocence, certainly knew who was in charge of their day to day lives.
It's a good book for a great plan to work; the Lord's plan. Enjoy your read. ...more
Absolutely loved the storyline & the three young people who came into Mia's world & the way they came into it, The good Pastor couldn't help but connect the dots to believe a higher power was at work with a higher power than his. I think the kids, in their innocence, certainly knew who was in charge of their day to day lives.
It's a good book for a great plan to work; the Lord's plan. Enjoy your read. ...more
Mia comes from a horrible backstory. She is taken by her two brothers from home to the local orphanage. She grows up to be a teacher there. Then she starts a new journey as a mail order bride. Her husband to be Josiah is from a mixed background. A week before Mia is to arrive he finds two orphans Summer and her cousin Billy. Then comes Elias to their mixed family.
Add some bad guys and a Christmas surprise and this book is great.
Add some bad guys and a Christmas surprise and this book is great.
A family of orphans!
This glorious story is all about building a family from the riff-raff of society.
Mia was abandoned for her own safety. Josiah lost his parents to an Indian battle. Together, they stumble across three young orphans who need love. Throw in ruthless outlaws and the heroic Bass Reeves and you have one wonderfully told story!
This glorious story is all about building a family from the riff-raff of society.
Mia was abandoned for her own safety. Josiah lost his parents to an Indian battle. Together, they stumble across three young orphans who need love. Throw in ruthless outlaws and the heroic Bass Reeves and you have one wonderfully told story!
Wonderful read
A very creative and entertaining story. Multiple authors came together to create this series using the alphabet to name their character and tell their stories. Mia's story is heartbreaking, heartwarming and packed with action. I highly recommend you read this story and the others in this series. ...more
A very creative and entertaining story. Multiple authors came together to create this series using the alphabet to name their character and tell their stories. Mia's story is heartbreaking, heartwarming and packed with action. I highly recommend you read this story and the others in this series. ...more
Excellent A Must Read
Well written story of family made of people who choose to love each other and not by blood. Mia’s beginnings in life were heart wrenching and her brothers did the best they could for her. Josiah’s loss shaped him into the man he became. Together they are a force of love and caring. Loved this story.
Well written story of family made of people who choose to love each other and not by blood. Mia’s beginnings in life were heart wrenching and her brothers did the best they could for her. Josiah’s loss shaped him into the man he became. Together they are a force of love and caring. Loved this story.
Romance
I love all these stories I'm up to 13 now halfway there and they're clean their Christian and they're exceptionally well-written I will be continue reading them all and all the other books that you write I have a very eclectic genre of reading from sci-fi to Western mail order brides to archaeology to history your books are great continue please writing them ...more
I love all these stories I'm up to 13 now halfway there and they're clean their Christian and they're exceptionally well-written I will be continue reading them all and all the other books that you write I have a very eclectic genre of reading from sci-fi to Western mail order brides to archaeology to history your books are great continue please writing them ...more
Lots of excitement and action
Mia is such a sweetheart. You fall in love and can't help but notice her strength. She accepts all thrown at her and goes with her big heart. Josiah is a very sweet man full of goodness but a past of loss of his parents. He and Mia were both orphaned . This is a great story in the series. ...more
Mia is such a sweetheart. You fall in love and can't help but notice her strength. She accepts all thrown at her and goes with her big heart. Josiah is a very sweet man full of goodness but a past of loss of his parents. He and Mia were both orphaned . This is a great story in the series. ...more
Mia and her mom both lived at the Wigg school since Mia was 10. She answers an ad to go to Indian territory. When she gets there she finds out her husband is 75% Indian. Right before she arrives he took in 2 Indian orphans. Will she accept having a mixed family, especially when the children bring home a negro boy? Or will she go back to NYC?
Mia's Mifits (Alphabet Mail Order Brides)
Anyone who enjoys learning about the diverse Indian tribes/nations will relate to this book. Mia and Josiah 's big heart and kindness show through when they take on the three orphans. Add a surprise at the end for a great read. ...more
Anyone who enjoys learning about the diverse Indian tribes/nations will relate to this book. Mia and Josiah 's big heart and kindness show through when they take on the three orphans. Add a surprise at the end for a great read. ...more
First read from this Author
What an amazing storyline. To have 2 brothers step up and do something in the best interest of their sister? Truly amazing. So much love and acceptance in this story., the hero said it best "a family of misfits". ...more
What an amazing storyline. To have 2 brothers step up and do something in the best interest of their sister? Truly amazing. So much love and acceptance in this story., the hero said it best "a family of misfits". ...more
Preacher
As I read this book it was like I was their. I liver close to the town's in the book. Your going to love this book of you love history and Oklahoma . I would give it a 10 state of I could. ...more
As I read this book it was like I was their. I liver close to the town's in the book. Your going to love this book of you love history and Oklahoma . I would give it a 10 state of I could. ...more
Mia and Josiah
Mia arrives at the orphanage at 5 years old because her brothers wanted her safe from their drunk father. When it is time to be a mail order bride she goes to Indian territory. - Babs
Mia arrives at the orphanage at 5 years old because her brothers wanted her safe from their drunk father. When it is time to be a mail order bride she goes to Indian territory. - Babs
Loved it
So many of these books have the sugary sweet happy endings. I enjoy them but, this one really grabbed me with it's accuracy in regards to some of the context. Thank you for that! Definitely my favorite so far. ...more
So many of these books have the sugary sweet happy endings. I enjoy them but, this one really grabbed me with it's accuracy in regards to some of the context. Thank you for that! Definitely my favorite so far. ...more
A perfect fit
I enjoyed this book very much. These children were misfits until they got into the right family situation. They just needed love to be able to come together and finally make a loving family.
I enjoyed this book very much. These children were misfits until they got into the right family situation. They just needed love to be able to come together and finally make a loving family.
A group of ladies raised in an orphanage in New York are sent out in the world to marry and start schools in small western towns.
#13
Awesome filled with historical tidbits and Native American culture it was a pleasure to read and follow Mia`s adventures from New York to the west. ...more
Awesome filled with historical tidbits and Native American culture it was a pleasure to read and follow Mia`s adventures from New York to the west. ...more
Misfits... Maybe
But this group of people is what a family truly is. Each individual and yet as a collective, family. Wonderful story of heartbreak and love.
But this group of people is what a family truly is. Each individual and yet as a collective, family. Wonderful story of heartbreak and love.
WOW my favorite so far
I love the research this author put into her story, i actiactually cried twice in this book, which is major for me. Wonderful job.
I love the research this author put into her story, i actiactually cried twice in this book, which is major for me. Wonderful job.
Lovely
Another wonderful tale in a great series!! This one really keeps you into the story! I couldn't put it down! Great read!! ...more
Another wonderful tale in a great series!! This one really keeps you into the story! I couldn't put it down! Great read!! ...more
Engrossing story
Heart breaking beginnings bring this group of misfits together to find and form a living family who face struggles united.
Heart breaking beginnings bring this group of misfits together to find and form a living family who face struggles united.
Alphabet Brides
Mia's Misfits by Heidi Vanlandingham was a thrilling sweet romance. Had plenty of drama and the characters were great. I enjoyed this story very much. ...more
Mia's Misfits by Heidi Vanlandingham was a thrilling sweet romance. Had plenty of drama and the characters were great. I enjoyed this story very much. ...more
Loved it
Another great book in a great series. I loved Mia and Josiah's story. I look forward to more books in the series. ...more
Another great book in a great series. I loved Mia and Josiah's story. I look forward to more books in the series. ...more
Especially heartwarming
As a native Oklahoman with a smidge of Cherokee blood, I found Mia to be the heroine of my heart.
As a native Oklahoman with a smidge of Cherokee blood, I found Mia to be the heroine of my heart.
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Whether writing historical western romance, epic fantasy, or paranormal, Heidi Vanlandingham’s books are sweet, where characters are inspired to overcome life’s hardships and loving families build strong communities.
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Whether writing historical western romance, epic fantasy, or paranormal, Heidi Vanlandingham’s books are sweet, where characters are inspired to overcome life’s hardships and loving families build strong communities.
Heidi's words:
I grew up near the panhandle of Oklahoma—what I claim is the “treeless armpit” of the st ...more
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