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A rancher who wants an heir. A frightened woman who flees her home. A desperate fugitive who wants to kill them both. After the sudden death of her father and the unexpected loss of the family ranch, Sarah Gleason is kidnapped by an unwanted suitor. The town sheriff rescues her, but she knows she must flee to survive.. With the ranch gone and no way to support herself, Sarah reluctantly becomes a mail-order bride. Successful rancher Luke Carson needs an heir. He is reluctant to marry, but must do so to achieve his goal. His plan is to keep his distance and not let his heart rule his head. When he sent away for a mail-order bride, he had no idea of the danger that would follow.
Will Sarah's abductor's next attempt will be successful? And will these Luke and Sarah ever find the happy ever after ending they both desire? Author's This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

122 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 2021

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Cheryl Wright

146 books85 followers
Being a writer can be... interesting.

Walking down the street and watching people go about their day-to-day life, but thinking strange, even dangerous things.

I still clearly remember the day I stood at the traffic lights in downtown Melbourne. There she was, sitting in her car, waiting for the lights to change green. Tapping her fingers impatiently.

Something inside my head went off. Kaboom! An idea formed, and became the beginning of a novel.

Instead of sitting patiently at the lights, she was nervous, extremely anxious as she was being pursued by killers. The next thing she knew, an angry, crazy man was slamming her windscreen with a sledgehammer and she was running for her life.

Yes, the life of a writer is quite unique.

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Author 65 books693 followers
August 6, 2021
A quick and fun read, Sarah’s Surrender immersed me in the sights, sounds, and smells of the old west. Author Cheryl Wright does a great job of using internal and external dialogue to create complex characters. Luke Carson, the male protagonist is wonderful. I loved watching him stumble and fumble his way through his growing feelings for Sarah who he married for convenience. And I enjoyed watching Sarah bloom under the respect of Luke and his workers after having such a difficult life under her uncle. Twists and turns kept me turning pages, and the happily-ever-after was the perfect ending.
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228 reviews
September 21, 2022
A Christian mystery . . . not one I would usually have chosen, but glad I did. A quick read, great characters, and a feel good story.
6,237 reviews
August 1, 2021
Sarah's Surrender is Cheryl Wright’s contribution to the Westward Home and Hearts Mail Order Brides series. It is exactly what I would expect from her stories. Though it just under ninety pages, it is full of heartbreak, perseverance, and love. I loved Sarah right from the start. I admired her determination and strength. Luke is just what she needs. I liked the mild suspense included in the story and was hoping for Sarah’s happiness in the end. I loved it!

Sarah's Surrender is getting a very well deserved from me. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy reading heartwarming historical romance novellas. I would love to read more from the Westward Home and Hearts Mail Order Brides series.

I received a digital copy of Sarah's Surrender from Cheryl Wright but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

1,027 reviews12 followers
August 12, 2021
The author has penned a sweet and heartwarming story of two people, each who is seeking a change in their life. This is Sarah Gleason and Luke Carson's story and the character development is excellent. Sarah who was kidnapped by a childhood acquaintance, but then rescued by the sheriff, decides to head west as a MOB. Luke is a successful rancher who is basically looking for a cook, housekeeper and woman to provide him an heir, and wants only a marriage of convenience. Will their marriage grow into a HEA? Will Luke be able to protect Sarah when danger stalks them? Be sure to read this wonderful story to find out; I know you will enjoy it as much as I did.
2,686 reviews17 followers
November 1, 2021
Luke and Sarah

This s a sweet and loving mail order bride story written by Cheryl Wright. She as packed the pages with adventure, excitement and some mystery too. Luke is a well to do rancher and sends for a bride, although he really just wants a cook and housekeeper. When Sarah steps from the stage he his smacked with the realization of her beauty and shortly realizes she is sweet and caring too. Love comes quickly to these two, but danger comes just a quickly. An old admirer of Sarah’s has come to make her his no matter that she does not feel the same. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
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1,859 reviews13 followers
July 26, 2021
💞 Sarah and Luke 💞

Sarah had grown up with Jarrod Black, but after her mother died, her father turned to alcohol. Jarrod became his drinking buddy. Now Sarah’s father has died and Jarrod has become dangerous in his pursuit of her. She resorts to becoming a mail order bride to a man who basically wants a cook, housekeeper and a woman to give him heirs. Not ideal, but an escape.

Luke never intended to lose his heart to his bride, but he doesn’t even hardly make it home with her before he does. Can Luke keep his beautiful bride safe from this drunken maniac?
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955 reviews18 followers
August 15, 2025
Okay, so Sarah and Luke's story is basically the perfect recipe for a delicious romance novel. You've got your drama, your villainous shenanigans, and your romance that's equal parts sweet and sizzling. And let's not forget Wright's genius move of making the bad guy a major player from the very start, which adds an extra layer of tension and excitement to the story. It's a total page-turner, with a lovely, clean, and wonderful romance that'll leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Definitely a must-read!
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5,784 reviews56 followers
July 26, 2021
"I don't want to let you go"

Sarah may be mentally strong and physically used to working the ranch, but grief, verbal abuse, physical threats and a kidnapping have left her a terrified shell of herself. Running is her only option, but Luke accepts her with open arms and his love, affection and care have Sarah growing in confidence and once again blossoming. A beautiful romance showing love can grow from adversity. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
351 reviews5 followers
February 22, 2022
Sarah's Surrender

I loved this mail-order bride story about Sarah and Luke. Sarah has decided to become a mail-order bride after she is kidnapped by a drunk that wants to marry her. Even though Luke doesn't want a real marriage, when Sarah's stalker shows up at the ranch he'll do anything to make sure she's safe. A sweet story that has great characters and a great plot, filled with mystery, suspense and of course, a HEA.
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Author 10 books50 followers
July 5, 2021
Great characters. I really enjoyed the plot. Very engaging and has you on the edge of your seat as to what might happen next. The romance was sweet and you could feel how comfortable the relationship was. This was a great read and would highly recommend it.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
4,611 reviews34 followers
August 1, 2021
I loved this story by Cheryl Wright. An exciting storyline, honest reasons for marrying, for Luke a cook, housekeeper and heir, for Sarah, protection from a stalker/disgruntled suitor, danger, mystery and a twist or two. I found myself drawn into Sarah’s fear. Be prepared to being unable to stop reading.
1,397 reviews5 followers
July 26, 2021
Sarah's Surrender By V. McKevitt , Cheryl Wright

I enjoyed this book so much, Sarah's Surrender By V. McKevitt , Cheryl Wright . Sarah & Luke are perfect for each other . I recommend teens and up .
2,254 reviews21 followers
July 1, 2021
A truly enjoyable read. I liked Sarah's spunk and determination. The story takes us from a dire situation to a truly blessed outcome in the end. A lovely story. Leaves you feeling good.
5,528 reviews69 followers
July 24, 2021
Sarah's Surrender

This is a very good story about a young woman that travels to be a mail order bride and finds happiness and love
1,296 reviews1 follower
July 24, 2021
Sarah

After being harassed and kidnapped by a childhood friend, Sarah has no choice but to run. She thinks she has found a safe place with Luke until he escapes prison.
2,850 reviews2 followers
July 25, 2021
Stalked!

Sarah's life was made miserable by a drunken father and his drinking buddy. A chance for happiness comes with becoming a mail order bride. Well written!
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397 reviews2 followers
August 29, 2021
Good

I really enjoyed this author. Looking forward to reading .more by her. I liked the storyline and strong characters especially women
456 reviews4 followers
December 8, 2021
Sweet and heartwarming

I really enjoyed reading this book with some amazing characters! Sarah and Luke’s story is a heartwarming and inspiring story! I highly recommend this book as well as the rest of this series to everyone!
41 reviews1 follower
January 4, 2022
Sarah's Surrender

Interesting story about troubles women faced in pioneering days. Sarah's faith helped her .Cheryl 's writing helps you
become involved in that time and events.
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