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The Twelve Mail Order Brides Of Christmas #1
A Surprise Christmas Bride For The Heartbroken Widower: The Twelve Mail Order Brides of Christmas
Celebrate the miracle of love and the joy of the holiday season on the Western frontier with the Twelve Mail Order Brides of Christmas, a new series from popular author Emma Morgan!When Sarah agrees to be a Mail Order Bride, she never expects to her arrival to be a surprise. She had hopes for a chance to find love and a new life, but instead her husband-to-be doesn’t want her, and is ready to send her back home.After losing his wife and young child, John is sure he would never love again. So when his brother’s wife sends for a bride without his consent, his mind is made up. She has to go, as soon as he can save up enough money for her fare back East.Sarah and John agree that she will leave in the spring, after the winter season. And as they spend time together, their love begins to grow despite their intentions. But as the holidays bring back memories of his lost family, John withdraws. Can Sarah find a way into his broken heart, or will he send her home, and go back to his lonely life?
56 pages, Paperback
First published October 4, 2015
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November 25, 2023
The writing style just wasn't my style.
January 10, 2021
Short and sweet
The story was disappointing as it was too short and definitely didn't have enough plot. It was lacking in background information such as a day in Sarah's life at her parents home in Tennessee. Reading how her parents treated Sarah since they fell she was a burden would give more understanding as to why she put in an ad to be a mail order bride. A more descriptive writing about young Ed approaching Sarah in the store and her feelings actions as well as James's would have filled the story out more also.
The story was disappointing as it was too short and definitely didn't have enough plot. It was lacking in background information such as a day in Sarah's life at her parents home in Tennessee. Reading how her parents treated Sarah since they fell she was a burden would give more understanding as to why she put in an ad to be a mail order bride. A more descriptive writing about young Ed approaching Sarah in the store and her feelings actions as well as James's would have filled the story out more also.
November 29, 2021
Time can heal a heart
Sarah was twenty three and never been married. Her parents were ready for her to leave home. She put an ad in a magazine to be a mail order bride. Anna saw this ad and thought this would be perfect for her brother in-law. James had lost his wife and son several years ago when they came down with pneumonia at Christmas. So Anna wrote to Sarah pretending to be James. Sarah bought a ticket and headed to Oregon. Now what is Sarah going to do? How is she going to explain to her husband and to James? How is Sarah going to act? Great adventure!
Sarah was twenty three and never been married. Her parents were ready for her to leave home. She put an ad in a magazine to be a mail order bride. Anna saw this ad and thought this would be perfect for her brother in-law. James had lost his wife and son several years ago when they came down with pneumonia at Christmas. So Anna wrote to Sarah pretending to be James. Sarah bought a ticket and headed to Oregon. Now what is Sarah going to do? How is she going to explain to her husband and to James? How is Sarah going to act? Great adventure!
January 7, 2024
A step into the unknown
Twenty-three year old Sarah was ready for marriage and adventure. Taking the step to advertise herself as a mail-order bride was exciting, yet frightening. She immediately made preparations to begin the trip to Oregon. She had no idea what awaited her at the end of the journey. Would this work out? Would she find love? Would she be excited or disappointed? These were the questions rattling around in her brain. I recommend that you pause from your busy schedule and take a peak behind the scenes. It's a pleasure to read!
ames oregon
Twenty-three year old Sarah was ready for marriage and adventure. Taking the step to advertise herself as a mail-order bride was exciting, yet frightening. She immediately made preparations to begin the trip to Oregon. She had no idea what awaited her at the end of the journey. Would this work out? Would she find love? Would she be excited or disappointed? These were the questions rattling around in her brain. I recommend that you pause from your busy schedule and take a peak behind the scenes. It's a pleasure to read!
ames oregon
April 19, 2019
Love finds a partner in an unexpected time.
Sarah places an ad and finally gets a response. She jumps into action buys a ticket to Oregon and is shocked and disappointed in what meets her. James lost his wife and son three years ago and is not ready for love. A very sweet man he can't just leave her on her own. Really enjoyed reading this sweet book.
Sarah places an ad and finally gets a response. She jumps into action buys a ticket to Oregon and is shocked and disappointed in what meets her. James lost his wife and son three years ago and is not ready for love. A very sweet man he can't just leave her on her own. Really enjoyed reading this sweet book.
May 28, 2019
Don't tell me the plot, show me
I felt like I was being told what was happening instead of experiencing it. It didn't seem like the characters were even experiencing things with how quickly the scenes changed.
I kept reading hoping to get more details and less play-by-play, alas I had to cut my losses. It wasn't worth wasting my time to read the remaining 25% of the book.
I felt like I was being told what was happening instead of experiencing it. It didn't seem like the characters were even experiencing things with how quickly the scenes changed.
I kept reading hoping to get more details and less play-by-play, alas I had to cut my losses. It wasn't worth wasting my time to read the remaining 25% of the book.
January 22, 2026
The Twelve Mail Order Brides of Chrisrmas
Sarah came all the way from Johnson City, Tennessee to marry James in Oregon. But when she arrives Sarah realizes the invitation to be a mail order bride came from Anna, James Sister in Law. James did not know Sarah was coming, can a true miracle of Christmas mend Hearts.
Sarah came all the way from Johnson City, Tennessee to marry James in Oregon. But when she arrives Sarah realizes the invitation to be a mail order bride came from Anna, James Sister in Law. James did not know Sarah was coming, can a true miracle of Christmas mend Hearts.
November 3, 2018
Ebook
She signs up to be a mailorder bride but the surprise is on both bride and groom. He doesn’t know she coming. But with a little time love works it’s magic as a Christmas gift!
She signs up to be a mailorder bride but the surprise is on both bride and groom. He doesn’t know she coming. But with a little time love works it’s magic as a Christmas gift!
November 10, 2018
Very cute story
Another mail order bride story. He never knew she was coming and it was quite unexpected. Miracles can happen at anytime and we are never in control of it. Sweet , short story.
Another mail order bride story. He never knew she was coming and it was quite unexpected. Miracles can happen at anytime and we are never in control of it. Sweet , short story.
November 25, 2018
Very Sweet and Short
A 23 year old girl wants a adventure and love. A widower of three years is still lonely and withdrawn. What happens even with his refusal is predictable but the author makes the words come alive.
A 23 year old girl wants a adventure and love. A widower of three years is still lonely and withdrawn. What happens even with his refusal is predictable but the author makes the words come alive.
December 9, 2018
Mail Order Bride Romance
This young lady becomes a Mail Order Bride to stop being a so called burden to her parents. She places an ad in a catalog to find a husband. The story begins here!!!! Enjoy!
This young lady becomes a Mail Order Bride to stop being a so called burden to her parents. She places an ad in a catalog to find a husband. The story begins here!!!! Enjoy!
November 14, 2021
from heart break to heart mend
A lovely holiday book that is sure to bring a smile to your face.the storyline was engaging the characters were well developed. It was all in all a very pleasant read. I recommend this book to everyone.
A lovely holiday book that is sure to bring a smile to your face.the storyline was engaging the characters were well developed. It was all in all a very pleasant read. I recommend this book to everyone.
December 13, 2021
Short and sweet
This was a short sweet read. I enjoyed it, although it was a little predictable. There could have been more detail to add interest. For instance tell a little more about Sarah's life before she becomes a mail order bride...
This was a short sweet read. I enjoyed it, although it was a little predictable. There could have been more detail to add interest. For instance tell a little more about Sarah's life before she becomes a mail order bride...
November 25, 2024
A Surprise Christmas Bride for the Heartbroken Widower
This was a clean story about finding love through this man’s grief. He had a surprise mail order bride, but during the time they spent together he changed his mind about sending her home. Great story, enjoy.
This was a clean story about finding love through this man’s grief. He had a surprise mail order bride, but during the time they spent together he changed his mind about sending her home. Great story, enjoy.
October 29, 2018
Hello
I enjoyed this sweet story of love of family and a couple. The characters come across as real people living a hard life.
I enjoyed this sweet story of love of family and a couple. The characters come across as real people living a hard life.
November 1, 2018
Surprise for The Bride
A Sweet Surprise for You. A Sweet Book about finding love again. You will like the tail of love and new love
A Sweet Surprise for You. A Sweet Book about finding love again. You will like the tail of love and new love
November 2, 2018
I enjoyed this light read of new beginnings for these people willing to risk themselves for love.
November 2, 2018
Wonderful Book
I loved this book. It was so refreshing and well written. Keep up the good work! Thank you for a wonderful Christmas story!
I loved this book. It was so refreshing and well written. Keep up the good work! Thank you for a wonderful Christmas story!
November 3, 2018
Sweet
Very sweet but much to quick story. It's amazing what can rise from the ashes if you have faith and live.
Very sweet but much to quick story. It's amazing what can rise from the ashes if you have faith and live.
November 7, 2018
Short sweet read
Very short sweet easy read. As Purereads said they write Christian stories, the author could have added references to the characters’ faith.
Very short sweet easy read. As Purereads said they write Christian stories, the author could have added references to the characters’ faith.
November 7, 2018
A sweet story
This is the story of Sarah and James , it is a nice sweet story of family and love. It was well written and I enjoyed it very much.
This is the story of Sarah and James , it is a nice sweet story of family and love. It was well written and I enjoyed it very much.
November 9, 2018
She spent all her money to move out west
He had a lovely wife and child, but they died 3 years ago. He was still in pain, but someone intervened for him.
He had a lovely wife and child, but they died 3 years ago. He was still in pain, but someone intervened for him.
November 23, 2018
A very short but sweet story.
November 26, 2018
Trust
A young woman puts her trust in a letter to be a mail order bride. But it wasn't the man whom wrote back it was his sister in law. Good story.
A young woman puts her trust in a letter to be a mail order bride. But it wasn't the man whom wrote back it was his sister in law. Good story.
December 7, 2018
Gave it 2 stars because it has (had?) potential to be a pretty decent book, if it was a full length book.
August 5, 2019
I'm sorry I stopped reading this story at chapter 2 because it didn't grab my interest.
November 12, 2021
Great book
November 13, 2021
A quick read that was enjoyable, charming characters, well written.
December 6, 2021
Sweet little love story.
This was a good little book that I enjoyed reading while I was on break. It’s short but sweet. It takes you back to a time when life was simpler.
This was a good little book that I enjoyed reading while I was on break. It’s short but sweet. It takes you back to a time when life was simpler.
November 10, 2023
Short, sweet, and predictable.
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