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Brides of Adoration #3
The Arms of a Stranger
Becoming friends was chance.But falling in love is far beyond their control.
The eldest in a family of seven, Hannah Cook’s position as a maid at The West Hotel is essential. When the owners offer her an opportunity to advance, the role of hostess seems like a dream come true—that is, until the hotel is robbed on her very first day on the job!
Jonathon Stone has been alone since his mother died when he was a boy. The only spark of happiness in his life? His childhood best friend, Hannah. When he sets out to empty the coffers of The West Hotel, he never expects to find her there, and he never anticipated taking her hostage…
Holed up together in a remote cabin, will old sparks be enough to bring Jonathon back to life? Or will the man he has become break Hannah’s heart all over again?
The Arms of a Stranger is the third story in the Brides of Adoration series. Each story is clean and sweet, with zero cliff hangers and a lovely Happily Ever After that is sure to make you smile!
The eldest in a family of seven, Hannah Cook’s position as a maid at The West Hotel is essential. When the owners offer her an opportunity to advance, the role of hostess seems like a dream come true—that is, until the hotel is robbed on her very first day on the job!
Jonathon Stone has been alone since his mother died when he was a boy. The only spark of happiness in his life? His childhood best friend, Hannah. When he sets out to empty the coffers of The West Hotel, he never expects to find her there, and he never anticipated taking her hostage…
Holed up together in a remote cabin, will old sparks be enough to bring Jonathon back to life? Or will the man he has become break Hannah’s heart all over again?
The Arms of a Stranger is the third story in the Brides of Adoration series. Each story is clean and sweet, with zero cliff hangers and a lovely Happily Ever After that is sure to make you smile!
- GenresHistorical Romance
78 pages, Paperback
Published September 24, 2020
About the author
Josephine Blake
40 books58 followersJosephine Blake is a bestselling author and award-winning graphic designer. She enjoys a quiet life on a comfortable piece of property in her very own small-town in the Willamette Valley.
With over 23 published books in the romance genre, Josephine works hard to make sure her stories bring a little more love into this crazy world.
She and her husband spend most days chasing their little one around their farmhouse with thankful hearts.
Notable Works:
Josephine Blake’s debut Historical Romance novel, Dianna, hit the shelves in August of 2016 and became a bestseller two years later. Her Gothic Historical Romance novel, A Brush with Death, followed suit later that year in 2018. Yours at Yuletide became her very first Contemporary Romance release in the winter of 2019.
She’d love to hear from you. Shoot her an email at admin@awordfromjosephineblake.com
With over 23 published books in the romance genre, Josephine works hard to make sure her stories bring a little more love into this crazy world.
She and her husband spend most days chasing their little one around their farmhouse with thankful hearts.
Notable Works:
Josephine Blake’s debut Historical Romance novel, Dianna, hit the shelves in August of 2016 and became a bestseller two years later. Her Gothic Historical Romance novel, A Brush with Death, followed suit later that year in 2018. Yours at Yuletide became her very first Contemporary Romance release in the winter of 2019.
She’d love to hear from you. Shoot her an email at admin@awordfromjosephineblake.com
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September 25, 2020
The Arms of a Stranger
A lovely sweet read I just love this series it so light hearted and the character's are so well portrayed. Jonathon Stone lost contact with his long lost friend Hannah from Adoration when suddenly meeting up with her during a robbery. Hannah is kind caring and easy going and hard working. Jonathon has strayed some what since leaving Adoration.
This story tells how they meet again and over come the year's of space between them. I can't wait to hear more from the town of Adoration.
A lovely sweet read I just love this series it so light hearted and the character's are so well portrayed. Jonathon Stone lost contact with his long lost friend Hannah from Adoration when suddenly meeting up with her during a robbery. Hannah is kind caring and easy going and hard working. Jonathon has strayed some what since leaving Adoration.
This story tells how they meet again and over come the year's of space between them. I can't wait to hear more from the town of Adoration.
October 17, 2020
The author has penned a sweet and heartwarming story of two people who are seeking redemption from their past. This is Rebecca and Adam's story, as well as two orphans who have ran away from an orphanage and ended up at Adam's ranch. The character development of each character is fantastic. Rebecca arrives in town supposedly as Adam's MOB but he knows nothing about it. Will this little group of personalities find love, a HEA and a future. Be sure to read this wonderful story to find out. I know you will love it as much as I did.
January 18, 2022
Robbery!
Hannah Cook was the oldest of five children. She was just beginning her new job as a maid at the hotel in town when the West Hotel is robbed--by her former friend who had left town when his mother had to be hospitalized with consumption. Jonathan had been drawn into the lifestyle of a robber. That fateful day, he robbed the hotel, taking the money from a pregnant woman. Will Hannah and Jonathan see each other after years apart? Will Jonathan see the error of his ways? Read this book to find out.
I enjoyed this quick read and hope you enjoy it also.
Hannah Cook was the oldest of five children. She was just beginning her new job as a maid at the hotel in town when the West Hotel is robbed--by her former friend who had left town when his mother had to be hospitalized with consumption. Jonathan had been drawn into the lifestyle of a robber. That fateful day, he robbed the hotel, taking the money from a pregnant woman. Will Hannah and Jonathan see each other after years apart? Will Jonathan see the error of his ways? Read this book to find out.
I enjoyed this quick read and hope you enjoy it also.
January 8, 2024
Short but just my cuppa! This trope is one of my favorites and Josephine Blake has done such a good job with it. I loved watching these MCs grow and overcome problems. I loved their core sense of morals. The story was totally a winner for me. If you like clean, historical romance, check out this book! I’m going to keep reading this series.
September 29, 2020
Oh so good!
Hannah and Jonathon were friends from a very early age. He had to move away when his mother became ill. She wrote to him but never heard anything back until he kidnaps her and then it gets interesting!
Hannah and Jonathon were friends from a very early age. He had to move away when his mother became ill. She wrote to him but never heard anything back until he kidnaps her and then it gets interesting!
September 30, 2020
So so good!
The arms of a stranger was so freaking great I couldn't stop reading it!! It was fantastic! I want a whole series about the boys! Please??
You need two copies one for you and one to gift to a friend! 💕
The arms of a stranger was so freaking great I couldn't stop reading it!! It was fantastic! I want a whole series about the boys! Please??
You need two copies one for you and one to gift to a friend! 💕
September 30, 2020
Stolen heart
From a young age, Johnathan had stolen Hannah's heart, but after a six year separation and Hannah's first dat as a hostess at the West Hotel, Johnathan is the last person she expects to see; especially as he's pointing a gun at her and committing robbery.
From a young age, Johnathan had stolen Hannah's heart, but after a six year separation and Hannah's first dat as a hostess at the West Hotel, Johnathan is the last person she expects to see; especially as he's pointing a gun at her and committing robbery.
October 13, 2020
Touching Story
This is such a wonderfully sweet story of two friends finding one another again through the strange circumstances of a robbery and kidnapping! Not your normal second chance book!
This is such a wonderfully sweet story of two friends finding one another again through the strange circumstances of a robbery and kidnapping! Not your normal second chance book!
October 20, 2020
Fantastic characters that embedded themselves into my heart! This is a wonderful story of redemption and love. I found myself quite wrapped up in this story only wanting it to not come to an end. A sweet love that grows with childhood to find itself questioning if its worth fighting for.
April 5, 2022
Redemption
Nurture vs nature has been a dispute for hundreds of years, just within these last generations has it had a name and description. This book may get you thinking of a 3rd choice. Must read
Nurture vs nature has been a dispute for hundreds of years, just within these last generations has it had a name and description. This book may get you thinking of a 3rd choice. Must read
September 16, 2020
Good
The book was good.a nice read , read in one sitting.looking for more by this author. first book I've read of series
The book was good.a nice read , read in one sitting.looking for more by this author. first book I've read of series
March 25, 2025
The Arms of a Stranger
A cute novella, it only takes an hour to read. I like how it ended. They had to wait two years to be together. He had to make up what he stole.
A cute novella, it only takes an hour to read. I like how it ended. They had to wait two years to be together. He had to make up what he stole.
August 6, 2025
I wasn't sure how Blake would be able to give Jonathan a redemption arc, but she did a fabulous job of it in the end!
January 11, 2022
Hannah and Jonathan 💞
What an emotional story!! This book would make an incredible movie. I wish the epilogue was longer!
It was all in here…happiness, joy, fear, anger, danger, despair and then love 💕
What an emotional story!! This book would make an incredible movie. I wish the epilogue was longer!
It was all in here…happiness, joy, fear, anger, danger, despair and then love 💕
February 16, 2021
Absolutely love these stories ❤ though short,, they are packed full of hope and inspiration
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