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The Alphabet Mail-Order Brides #15
Olivia's Obligation
Olivia Palmer has lived her entire life within the safe, protected walls of Madame Wigg's Foundling Home and School for the forgotten. Now, her benefactor claims she's dying and wants Olivia to choose a husband from a newspaper advertisement. "Choose wisely." The elderly woman counseled. Olivia takes her advice to heart. But soon, fate interrupts her carefully constructed plans and threatens her ability to keep her obligations.
Chance Garrison hates chaos. It's the main reason he has never married. But when his beloved brother dies unexpectedly, he finds himself in a quagmire of disorder, and the only way he can regain control of his life, and his brother's children, is to honor his brother's marriage contract with a complete stranger and then sabotage her efforts to build her school.
Welcome to Creede, Colorado, where this determined spinster school teacher and this hard-headed bachelor are forced to unite. But can they learn to work together, or will their stubborn beliefs doom them to failure and force them both to abandon their dreams?
Chance Garrison hates chaos. It's the main reason he has never married. But when his beloved brother dies unexpectedly, he finds himself in a quagmire of disorder, and the only way he can regain control of his life, and his brother's children, is to honor his brother's marriage contract with a complete stranger and then sabotage her efforts to build her school.
Welcome to Creede, Colorado, where this determined spinster school teacher and this hard-headed bachelor are forced to unite. But can they learn to work together, or will their stubborn beliefs doom them to failure and force them both to abandon their dreams?
169 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2019
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Peggy McKenzie
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Renowned as a best-selling author of Western historical and contemporary romance, Peggy McKenzie, also writes sexy, steamy Western contemporary romance as Nikki Malone, is a storyteller who has elevated love to legendary heights. Her passion for narratives steeped in the rich tapestry of the old West, brimming with adventure, second chances, and, above all, romance, has defined her literary journey.
The spark was ignited when she found herself captivated by the timeless love story of Miss Kitty and Marshal Dillon. Inspired, Peggy embarked on a mission to craft tales that resonated with her own unique voice and perspective. In 2016, she unveiled her debut novel, marking the beginning of a prolific career that has seen the publication of twenty-five captivating works...and counting.
Formerly a cowgirl hailing from the heart of Oklahoma, she thrived in the adrenaline-fueled worlds of barrel racing and team roping, Peggy now calls East Texas home. Nestled right in the heart of cowboy country, this locale serves as the perfect backdrop for her literary explorations. It is here that she immerses herself in the essence of rugged, flawed heroes and the resilient, courageous women who dare to love them.
Peggy McKenzie doesn't just write stories; she crafts experiences. Open one of her books, and you won't simply read a tale; you'll live it. For Peggy, the pages of her books are where love becomes legendary.
Open one of her books and discover...
"where love becomes legendary!”
"Heartwarming sweet romance at its best."
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"You will not just read a story by Peggy McKenzie, you will live it."
Hildie McQueen-USA Today Best-Selling Author
To learn more about Peggy and her books,
visit her website @ https://www.peggymckenzie.com.
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Gain access to bonus content @ https://www.peggymckenzie.com/newslet... and receive up-to-the-minute news about contests, new book releases, new audiobook releases, and live events!
Renowned as a best-selling author of Western historical and contemporary romance, Peggy McKenzie, also writes sexy, steamy Western contemporary romance as Nikki Malone, is a storyteller who has elevated love to legendary heights. Her passion for narratives steeped in the rich tapestry of the old West, brimming with adventure, second chances, and, above all, romance, has defined her literary journey.
The spark was ignited when she found herself captivated by the timeless love story of Miss Kitty and Marshal Dillon. Inspired, Peggy embarked on a mission to craft tales that resonated with her own unique voice and perspective. In 2016, she unveiled her debut novel, marking the beginning of a prolific career that has seen the publication of twenty-five captivating works...and counting.
Formerly a cowgirl hailing from the heart of Oklahoma, she thrived in the adrenaline-fueled worlds of barrel racing and team roping, Peggy now calls East Texas home. Nestled right in the heart of cowboy country, this locale serves as the perfect backdrop for her literary explorations. It is here that she immerses herself in the essence of rugged, flawed heroes and the resilient, courageous women who dare to love them.
Peggy McKenzie doesn't just write stories; she crafts experiences. Open one of her books, and you won't simply read a tale; you'll live it. For Peggy, the pages of her books are where love becomes legendary.
Open one of her books and discover...
"where love becomes legendary!”
"Heartwarming sweet romance at its best."
Sylvia McDaniel-USA Today Best-Selling Author
"You will not just read a story by Peggy McKenzie, you will live it."
Hildie McQueen-USA Today Best-Selling Author
To learn more about Peggy and her books,
visit her website @ https://www.peggymckenzie.com.
And, follow Peggy on her adventures through Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, BookBub, Goodreads, and Tiktok.
Gain access to bonus content @ https://www.peggymckenzie.com/newslet... and receive up-to-the-minute news about contests, new book releases, new audiobook releases, and live events!
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November 3, 2019
“Olivia's Obligation” is one of those reads that people will love. The characters are relatable and dynamic.
Read full review in the 2019 Nov issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2019 Nov issue of InD'tale Magazine.
January 16, 2019
Taking a Chance on Love
Olivia thought she was marrying a widow with four children. What she found were four orphans and their uncle, whom seemed to hate her on sight.
Mrs. McKenzie writes stories with compassion, heartache, and undying love. This one does not disappoint!
Olivia thought she was marrying a widow with four children. What she found were four orphans and their uncle, whom seemed to hate her on sight.
Mrs. McKenzie writes stories with compassion, heartache, and undying love. This one does not disappoint!
January 17, 2019
3.5 stars
January 13, 2019
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.
December 31, 2023
Chance- brother of the "groom" and
Olivia- has very little trust in men.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is fantastically written with charismatic characters and dialogue. Their story has a wonderful and somewhat tearful HEA.
Olivia- has very little trust in men.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is fantastically written with charismatic characters and dialogue. Their story has a wonderful and somewhat tearful HEA.
March 14, 2019
Reviewed at Historically Romantic
I was drawn in and held captive by OLIVIA’S OBLIGATION from the opening paragraph to the final page. It is an emotional story on so many levels, a tale of strength, stubbornness and being able to create something new from shattered dreams of what was. Olivia faced some very large challenges. She’d thought she was making a business arrangement marriage only to discover that once she arrived in Creede, Colorado everything had changed. She’s faced with the care of four adorable, confused children, building her school and facing a very rude, opinionated, suspicious man who will not back down from his beliefs that only he has the true information about their new circumstances. I adored Olivia and the children – Chance, well, I never warmed up to the man even when he started some much-needed changes in attitude. I wish I could have liked and even understood Chance… but I did not and didn’t even want to try to see his side of things for he was simply so obnoxious in his attitude.
I enjoyed my time in OLIVIA’S OBLIGATION very much and would not hesitate to recommend it to any Western Historical Romance reader. There is a connection to Ms. McKenzie’s Brides of the Rio Grande series – and I immediately started that series for I’m curious as to the other ladies stories as well. This is a major part of my enjoyment of multi-author long series, discovering new to me authors and intriguing stories is a very nice added plus.
I read this title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
I was drawn in and held captive by OLIVIA’S OBLIGATION from the opening paragraph to the final page. It is an emotional story on so many levels, a tale of strength, stubbornness and being able to create something new from shattered dreams of what was. Olivia faced some very large challenges. She’d thought she was making a business arrangement marriage only to discover that once she arrived in Creede, Colorado everything had changed. She’s faced with the care of four adorable, confused children, building her school and facing a very rude, opinionated, suspicious man who will not back down from his beliefs that only he has the true information about their new circumstances. I adored Olivia and the children – Chance, well, I never warmed up to the man even when he started some much-needed changes in attitude. I wish I could have liked and even understood Chance… but I did not and didn’t even want to try to see his side of things for he was simply so obnoxious in his attitude.
I enjoyed my time in OLIVIA’S OBLIGATION very much and would not hesitate to recommend it to any Western Historical Romance reader. There is a connection to Ms. McKenzie’s Brides of the Rio Grande series – and I immediately started that series for I’m curious as to the other ladies stories as well. This is a major part of my enjoyment of multi-author long series, discovering new to me authors and intriguing stories is a very nice added plus.
I read this title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
January 20, 2019
Chance and Olivia
Olivia was one of Wigg Orphanage and School orphan and teachers. She was to be a mail order bride in Creed, Colorado,but during her train ride there from New York he dies. At the reading of his will she discovers she has been willed/given his Three children to raise and the rest of the funds to build the school there in Creed. The condition being she must marry his brother Chance. Otherwise Chance gets the children, house, money, everything. Chance and Olivia come to an Agreement of sorts. This has excitement, humor and unknowing love. You will enjoy reading the story.
Olivia was one of Wigg Orphanage and School orphan and teachers. She was to be a mail order bride in Creed, Colorado,but during her train ride there from New York he dies. At the reading of his will she discovers she has been willed/given his Three children to raise and the rest of the funds to build the school there in Creed. The condition being she must marry his brother Chance. Otherwise Chance gets the children, house, money, everything. Chance and Olivia come to an Agreement of sorts. This has excitement, humor and unknowing love. You will enjoy reading the story.
February 2, 2019
The Alphabet Mail-Order Brides series
A wonderful wonderful story tragedy passion betrayal romance this story as it all including the children whom Olivia had already take into her heart before she even stepped off that train. Chance and Olivia's camaraderie was excellent and went along way in making this story work I loved it, the characters were so well portrayed that you felt you were there with them even as Chance tried so hard to not fall in love I think he ready had at the beginning another successful read in The Alphabet Mail-Order Brides series
A wonderful wonderful story tragedy passion betrayal romance this story as it all including the children whom Olivia had already take into her heart before she even stepped off that train. Chance and Olivia's camaraderie was excellent and went along way in making this story work I loved it, the characters were so well portrayed that you felt you were there with them even as Chance tried so hard to not fall in love I think he ready had at the beginning another successful read in The Alphabet Mail-Order Brides series
March 28, 2021
How do you trust someone you just met?
Chance and Olivia end up getting married to take care of Chance's four nieces and nephews. Olivia's fiance, who was also Chance's brother, passed away while she was traveling from New York was his mail order bride. Chance distrusted her and didn't want her to be in charge of his brother's children. However, Chance's brother made it impossible for either of them to contest his will, so they needed t figure out how to make it work. This is a beautiful story about learning to love and trust someone. I highly recommend reading this book.
Chance and Olivia end up getting married to take care of Chance's four nieces and nephews. Olivia's fiance, who was also Chance's brother, passed away while she was traveling from New York was his mail order bride. Chance distrusted her and didn't want her to be in charge of his brother's children. However, Chance's brother made it impossible for either of them to contest his will, so they needed t figure out how to make it work. This is a beautiful story about learning to love and trust someone. I highly recommend reading this book.
May 12, 2021
I love this cover. What a truly delightful story. At 25 Olivia has become a mail order bride. She will travel to Creede, CO to meet him and his four children. On the train there, she has a run in with a very rude man. Turns out he is also on his way to Creede, CO. What follows is heart wrenching and wonderful and humorous all at the same time. I loved reading this wonderful story of Olivia’s journey through her time of finding who she is and why. Can’t wait to read another one of her books. Recommend reading.
January 20, 2019
Wonderful read
A very creative series. Multiple authors came together to create a wonderful series by using every letter in the alphabet to name their characters and tell their stories. Parts of this story will bring tears to your eyes but no spoilers from me. I highly recommend you read this story and the others in this series. Crafty idea to amuse us readers
A very creative series. Multiple authors came together to create a wonderful series by using every letter in the alphabet to name their characters and tell their stories. Parts of this story will bring tears to your eyes but no spoilers from me. I highly recommend you read this story and the others in this series. Crafty idea to amuse us readers
March 25, 2019
Loved this story
Oh how I loved this book with a trip into Creed. It was realistic, heartwarming and more than the typical mail order bride story. Chance.. What an appropriate name for the groom. Im not giving away the plot you'll have to discover that for yourself. Its worth the read.
Oh how I loved this book with a trip into Creed. It was realistic, heartwarming and more than the typical mail order bride story. Chance.. What an appropriate name for the groom. Im not giving away the plot you'll have to discover that for yourself. Its worth the read.
April 3, 2019
This was a different kind of a storyline. Olivia entered a business contract with a gentleman to be his children's nanny and he would finance the building of the school. Circumstances happen before Olivia gets to Creede and she finds herself signing a whole new contract with his brother. Does this new man want the same thing she does, or something more?
May 30, 2019
Olivia's Obligation
Great storyline& absolutely greater characters. Deceased Christopher took care before his death to see that his four children would be cared for after his death. Enter into the story a mail order bride & his own brother to have the makings of a book not only worth reading, but one to enjoy reading.
Great storyline& absolutely greater characters. Deceased Christopher took care before his death to see that his four children would be cared for after his death. Enter into the story a mail order bride & his own brother to have the makings of a book not only worth reading, but one to enjoy reading.
January 15, 2020
Determination
For a young woman, growing up
In a orphanage, stability and Family
Meant everything to her.
Then the day came to strike out on her own, with a promise in her heart
And an obligation to keep.
But fate had other plans for her,
As a mail order bride.
Thank you ❤
For a young woman, growing up
In a orphanage, stability and Family
Meant everything to her.
Then the day came to strike out on her own, with a promise in her heart
And an obligation to keep.
But fate had other plans for her,
As a mail order bride.
Thank you ❤
April 15, 2022
Olivia's Obligations
What a wonderful, heartwarming book. I loved Olivia's and Chances story. They butt heads from the moment they meet and continue to do so, through much of the book. They are both denying their feelings for each other. Read this sweet story to see how they finally have their HEA.
What a wonderful, heartwarming book. I loved Olivia's and Chances story. They butt heads from the moment they meet and continue to do so, through much of the book. They are both denying their feelings for each other. Read this sweet story to see how they finally have their HEA.
January 30, 2019
I truly loved this book. I fell in love with this family, Olivia (Ollie), Chance, Charlie, Evan, Amanda and Tara. Olivia brought them all together. She was such a wonderful and patient parent. Great story, Peggy McKenzie and I am looking forward to many more. Thank you!
March 1, 2019
Very twisty and very different from cowboys and Angel's of creed
It was a day on the train to Creed that Olivia met a very rude man and then arriving in Creed another twist of fate. I couldn't stop reading it.
It was a day on the train to Creed that Olivia met a very rude man and then arriving in Creed another twist of fate. I couldn't stop reading it.
October 3, 2019
Chance and Olivia
Making a business arrangement to build a school in exchange to be a platonic mail order bride and mother to his children but everything changed when she arrived. - Babs
Making a business arrangement to build a school in exchange to be a platonic mail order bride and mother to his children but everything changed when she arrived. - Babs
November 2, 2019
Very good
I enjoy all of this series, some more than others. This isn't the first to show a strong, independent, intelligent and beautiful woman. One who doesn't believe love is for her. These are my favorites. Thank you Ms. McKenzie for your awesome storytelling.
I enjoy all of this series, some more than others. This isn't the first to show a strong, independent, intelligent and beautiful woman. One who doesn't believe love is for her. These are my favorites. Thank you Ms. McKenzie for your awesome storytelling.
November 17, 2019
Alphabet brides
I have purchased several of these books by various authors and they have been a wonderful read. I do have a negative about this Author, several times in the first half of the book she calls the brother Chase.
I have purchased several of these books by various authors and they have been a wonderful read. I do have a negative about this Author, several times in the first half of the book she calls the brother Chase.
January 17, 2020
Olivia and chance
Well written and heart warming story Olivia is made of good stock fiesty and level headed and chance doesn't know what to make of her good characters and plot with HEA would highly recommend
Well written and heart warming story Olivia is made of good stock fiesty and level headed and chance doesn't know what to make of her good characters and plot with HEA would highly recommend
January 26, 2020
Enjoyable
Unusual story for a familiar theme f mail order bride. When she arrives at her destination to find her husband to be has died. She now has four small children she quickly learns t love and their handsome uncle who does not trust her.
Unusual story for a familiar theme f mail order bride. When she arrives at her destination to find her husband to be has died. She now has four small children she quickly learns t love and their handsome uncle who does not trust her.
February 16, 2020
Mail Order Bride Romance
This book is Olivia's story. Olivia comes to Creede, Colorado to enter a marriage of contract with Chris. On the way she has contact with a grouchy man. On arriving in Creede things take a different twist. Read and enjoy this book I did!!!!!
This book is Olivia's story. Olivia comes to Creede, Colorado to enter a marriage of contract with Chris. On the way she has contact with a grouchy man. On arriving in Creede things take a different twist. Read and enjoy this book I did!!!!!
January 20, 2022
Heartache
Olivia heads out west, meets a man on the train who is not very nice. Turns out he is the brother of the man she was supposed to marry. See the guy she was to marry died but left her in his will for his brother. Complicated yes but turns out good.
Olivia heads out west, meets a man on the train who is not very nice. Turns out he is the brother of the man she was supposed to marry. See the guy she was to marry died but left her in his will for his brother. Complicated yes but turns out good.
February 23, 2024
An Unusual Book
This book has a different twist than the others in this series. It reminds me of some of the classics like Jane Eyer but with a different way to write it. If you are into the classic romance genre I would recommend it.
This book has a different twist than the others in this series. It reminds me of some of the classics like Jane Eyer but with a different way to write it. If you are into the classic romance genre I would recommend it.
January 16, 2019
#15
Wow emotional and a real twist to the mail order bride stories filled with twists and children who find love in unexpected ways. Good read.
Wow emotional and a real twist to the mail order bride stories filled with twists and children who find love in unexpected ways. Good read.
February 7, 2019
Sweet and sad
Four children have lost both parents. Careful planning brought Olivia and Chance together to build a new life and family.
Four children have lost both parents. Careful planning brought Olivia and Chance together to build a new life and family.
February 8, 2019
The brother
The trip starts out she could not find a set. Have you ever taken a trip where you had to find a set ? This is a wrongful story you will be bless by reading it.
The trip starts out she could not find a set. Have you ever taken a trip where you had to find a set ? This is a wrongful story you will be bless by reading it.
February 9, 2019
Alphabet Brides
Olivia's Obligation by Peggy McKenzie is a great book. Has drama and suspense. A sweet romance with a little bit of heat.
Olivia's Obligation by Peggy McKenzie is a great book. Has drama and suspense. A sweet romance with a little bit of heat.
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