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Mail-Order Mama #10
A Healer for Heath
She’s running away; he’s trying to find her! Hailey Pruitt’s whole life has been dedicated to healing the sick alongside her father. She's an unparalleled beauty and is kind without reservation, but that doesn't mean she’s willing to accept the unwanted advancements of the local sheriff. After her father dies from a chronic illness, Hailey no longer has the buffer she needs to keep the sheriff at bay. The shady lawman will use any means necessary to entrap her into marrying him, even going as far as accusing her of a crime she didn't commit.Convinced it's her only means of escape, Hailey decides to flee to a small town in Texas in answer to a mail-order bride ad. But little does she know, the man she is traveling toward has no idea she's coming. Not only that, he's a bounty hunter who’s been hired to track her down and bring her back to the very person she's trying to escape.
- GenresRomance
163 pages, Paperback
First published May 10, 2021
50 people are currently reading
15 people want to read
About the author
Kandice E. Geddes
48 books57 followersKandice Geddes was born and raised beside the red hills of St. George, Utah. She discovered her love of writing as a small child and began creating stories about mermaids falling for dashing princes. Thank you, Disney. And it only continued from there.
She graduated from Southern Utah University with a track scholarship in Elementary Education and taught 1st Grade for four years.
While living in northern Colorado, she rediscovered her love of writing, especially within the world of sweet romance, and has been pursuing it ever since.
Some of her other loves are: reading, drawing, sugar cookies, watching Disney movies (shocker I know), and spending time with her swoony husband and two highly spirited boys.
She graduated from Southern Utah University with a track scholarship in Elementary Education and taught 1st Grade for four years.
While living in northern Colorado, she rediscovered her love of writing, especially within the world of sweet romance, and has been pursuing it ever since.
Some of her other loves are: reading, drawing, sugar cookies, watching Disney movies (shocker I know), and spending time with her swoony husband and two highly spirited boys.
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May 20, 2021
To Catch a Bride
I enjoyed the plot of this story, as well as the characters. The author did a great job of portraying the characters. Good action scenes. A great read.
I enjoyed the plot of this story, as well as the characters. The author did a great job of portraying the characters. Good action scenes. A great read.
December 5, 2021
This is an OK mail-order bride romance, but I did have a few issues with it. It gets 3 stars from me.
First, it was just too short to have enough character development. I wanted more backstory on both Hailey and Heath.
Hailey was likable, but it bothered me that she lied to Heath for so long. I get that she was afraid he wouldn't believe her story, but it still bothered me. I did like that she was so good with his kids.
I loved that Heath was such a good guy, and so willing to help Hailey at the beginning. He didn't even get mad at his son when he found out he had placed the mail-order bride ad. I loved that he believed Hailey quickly when she told him her story, and risked his own life to save hers.
This is a clean romance, with nothing but kisses. If you only want to read romances that do not include sex scenes, this one might work for you.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
First, it was just too short to have enough character development. I wanted more backstory on both Hailey and Heath.
Hailey was likable, but it bothered me that she lied to Heath for so long. I get that she was afraid he wouldn't believe her story, but it still bothered me. I did like that she was so good with his kids.
I loved that Heath was such a good guy, and so willing to help Hailey at the beginning. He didn't even get mad at his son when he found out he had placed the mail-order bride ad. I loved that he believed Hailey quickly when she told him her story, and risked his own life to save hers.
This is a clean romance, with nothing but kisses. If you only want to read romances that do not include sex scenes, this one might work for you.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
February 1, 2022
A Healer for Heath
I really enjoyed this book. Hailey is a strong woman that took fate into her own hands after being threatened by becoming a mail order bride. After being rescued by her prospective bridegroom, Heath, and being taken to his ranch, she realizes there is a big problem. He didn't write the ad and knew nothing about her. Even though Hailey fell in love with his children, she doesn't know how Heath feels about her. Read the book to find out what happens. I think you will love the book, as it's well written, has great characters and a great storyline.
I really enjoyed this book. Hailey is a strong woman that took fate into her own hands after being threatened by becoming a mail order bride. After being rescued by her prospective bridegroom, Heath, and being taken to his ranch, she realizes there is a big problem. He didn't write the ad and knew nothing about her. Even though Hailey fell in love with his children, she doesn't know how Heath feels about her. Read the book to find out what happens. I think you will love the book, as it's well written, has great characters and a great storyline.
March 7, 2023
Hailey and the Bounty Hunter
Hailey is on the run from a sheriff who is trying to blackmail her into marrying him. After her father dies, the sheriff accuses her of robbing the bank and killing someone outside of the bank. He puts a bounty on her head, so, with the help of her cousin Emmaline, Hailey escapes. Unfortunately, even with wearing a disguise, Hailey is frightened when she accepts a ride with Heath, only to discover that he's a bounty hunter. This story is full of intrigue and deceit. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.
Hailey is on the run from a sheriff who is trying to blackmail her into marrying him. After her father dies, the sheriff accuses her of robbing the bank and killing someone outside of the bank. He puts a bounty on her head, so, with the help of her cousin Emmaline, Hailey escapes. Unfortunately, even with wearing a disguise, Hailey is frightened when she accepts a ride with Heath, only to discover that he's a bounty hunter. This story is full of intrigue and deceit. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.
May 16, 2021
Heath, Hailey, Samson and Molly
This is sort of a mail order bride tale created by a sheriff that wanted Hailey for his dirty ways and she run. The tale is written by Kandice Geddes and is fill with adventure and excitement. Heath is a widowed bounty hunter and because of wanted posters the crooked sheriff has posted he is hunting for her. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
This is sort of a mail order bride tale created by a sheriff that wanted Hailey for his dirty ways and she run. The tale is written by Kandice Geddes and is fill with adventure and excitement. Heath is a widowed bounty hunter and because of wanted posters the crooked sheriff has posted he is hunting for her. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
May 10, 2021
'Life's not happy if you don't play'
Ah! Molly is such a smart girl but can Hailey risk her heart and her future?
Danger, corruption, blackmail and match making kids, this sweet romance is packed with action, disguises, pranks, laughter, heart break and love that will make you laugh, cry and growl in outrage as you read. A great addition to the series, I read it on Kindle Unlimited.
Ah! Molly is such a smart girl but can Hailey risk her heart and her future?
Danger, corruption, blackmail and match making kids, this sweet romance is packed with action, disguises, pranks, laughter, heart break and love that will make you laugh, cry and growl in outrage as you read. A great addition to the series, I read it on Kindle Unlimited.
November 7, 2022
Very Well Written
A Healer for Heath has one of the better story lines for books of this genre . I am an avid reader of Christian romance novels and am
Often disappointed as many of them dtsrt off on a high note, but then fall flat. This one never disappointed me. The characters were believable and the story line was fresh and unique.
A Healer for Heath has one of the better story lines for books of this genre . I am an avid reader of Christian romance novels and am
Often disappointed as many of them dtsrt off on a high note, but then fall flat. This one never disappointed me. The characters were believable and the story line was fresh and unique.
May 17, 2021
Wonderful Story!
This is a wonderful story and I enjoyed reading it so much! It is well written and the character are so lovable except for the dastardly sheriff! I highly recommend this book!
This is a wonderful story and I enjoyed reading it so much! It is well written and the character are so lovable except for the dastardly sheriff! I highly recommend this book!
May 22, 2021
I enjoyed this book. It included a beautiful young lady, an corrupt sheriff, a successful bounty hunter, two precocious children, humor, romance and danger. Kandice E. Geddes pulled it all together and kept us entertained.
June 3, 2021
Wow!!!!
A great read that runs the gambit from loss to deception with some sweet family fun. Hailey is on the run and has no hope for her future other than hiding as a mail order bride. An exciting, sweet story of finding love and peace again.
A great read that runs the gambit from loss to deception with some sweet family fun. Hailey is on the run and has no hope for her future other than hiding as a mail order bride. An exciting, sweet story of finding love and peace again.
July 6, 2021
Enjoyable!
This was a great book to sit back and just relax as reading! Exciting plot and wonderful characters!
This was my first time reading a book by this author... look forward to reading.more by her.
This was a great book to sit back and just relax as reading! Exciting plot and wonderful characters!
This was my first time reading a book by this author... look forward to reading.more by her.
February 19, 2022
Great Book.
I loved Heath and Hailey's Story, and the kids, Of course.She got with the right person at the right time, she saved Heath and he saved her. Thank you for letting me read your book, Kandice E. Geddes
I loved Heath and Hailey's Story, and the kids, Of course.She got with the right person at the right time, she saved Heath and he saved her. Thank you for letting me read your book, Kandice E. Geddes
May 21, 2021
Good
Enjoyed this book. The problem with it is that it ended foo soon....I looking for more by this author to read
Enjoyed this book. The problem with it is that it ended foo soon....I looking for more by this author to read
May 25, 2021
Such a sweet story. The only I didn't like was how quickly I finished it once I began. Can't wait to get more from you, Kandice!
June 3, 2021
Mercy please
The sheriff is not a nice man and I don’t trust him. I hope Pa hangs for awhile yet. I’m so afraid of the sheriff.
The sheriff is not a nice man and I don’t trust him. I hope Pa hangs for awhile yet. I’m so afraid of the sheriff.
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August 20, 2021
Great book.
October 17, 2021
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I loved this book . A HEALER FOR HEATH MAIL ORDER MAMA BOOK 10 BY KANDICE E. GEDDES . I recommend teens .
I loved this book . A HEALER FOR HEATH MAIL ORDER MAMA BOOK 10 BY KANDICE E. GEDDES . I recommend teens .
June 30, 2025
A sweet story of love and healing
This was a sweet story of love and healing.
When Christ is the Center of that Love, nothing
can stop it!!
This was a sweet story of love and healing.
When Christ is the Center of that Love, nothing
can stop it!!
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