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Nelly's Mail Order Husband

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nelly's Mail Order Husband written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valentine Silverton has enjoyed comfort and luxury his entire life. Then, all at once, the family fortune vanishes, and he’s a pauper. The only recourse he has is to find a wealthy heiress. But he doesn’t want to just find just any wealthy heiress. He wants to find one he can fall in love with. Since there are no suitable prospects in his area, he takes his friend’s advice and becomes a mail-order husband. Nelly Larson grew up on a farm, and she loves everything about it. She loves the life so much, in fact, that she got her own homestead. The last thing she wants is to be strapped to one of the men in town who think her place is in the kitchen. She’s going to keep her independence, and keeping her independence will require her to avoid marriage at all costs. Nelly’s sisters, however, can’t believe Nelly will truly be happy if she doesn’t get married. Romance, after all, is one of life’s most wonderful experiences. When they come upon Valentine’s ad, they know he’ll be perfect for her. So they take matters into their own hands and answer his ad on Nelly’s behalf. Valentine thinks Nelly is the one answering his ad, and at once, he’s intrigued by her. He has no idea what a homestead is, but he assumes that a young woman who owns land and runs her own business must have lots of money. Excited, he runs off to Omaha to marry her. The day comes when the two meet, and it’s at that time they realize they’ve been set up. Since Valentine has no money, he can’t leave Omaha. He has to marry Nelly. Even if she doesn’t have much, she has a place to live and food to eat. In exchange for marriage, he promises Nelly he won’t hinder her independence. Thankfully, she agrees to marry him. But Valentine kind of likes Nelly, and he’s determined to show her that some things are worth giving up total independence for…and love just happens to be one of them.

Nelly's Mail Order Husband

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781696230551
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Nelly's Mail Order Husband written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-28 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valentine Silverton has enjoyed comfort and luxury his entire life. Then, all at once, the family fortune vanishes, and he's a pauper. The only recourse he has is to find a wealthy heiress. But he doesn't want to just find just any wealthy heiress. He wants to find one he can fall in love with. Since there are no suitable prospects in his area, he takes his friend's advice and becomes a mail-order husband.Nelly Larson grew up on a farm, and she loves everything about it. She loves the life so much, in fact, that she got her own homestead. The last thing she wants is to be strapped to one of the men in town who think her place is in the kitchen. She's going to keep her independence, and keeping her independence will require her to avoid marriage at all costs.Nelly's sisters, however, can't believe Nelly will truly be happy if she doesn't get married. Romance, after all, is one of life's most wonderful experiences. When they come upon Valentine's ad, they know he'll be perfect for her. So they take matters into their own hands and answer his ad on Nelly's behalf.Valentine thinks Nelly is the one answering his ad, and at once, he's intrigued by her. He has no idea what a homestead is, but he assumes that a young woman who owns land and runs her own business must have lots of money. Excited, he runs off to Omaha to marry her.The day comes when the two meet, and it's at that time they realize they've been set up. Since Valentine has no money, he can't leave Omaha. He has to marry Nelly. Even if she doesn't have much, she has a place to live and food to eat. In exchange for marriage, he promises Nelly he won't hinder her independence. Thankfully, she agrees to marry him.But Valentine kind of likes Nelly, and he's determined to show her that some things are worth giving up total independence for...and love just happens to be one of them.

Groom for Hire (a historical western wagon train romantic comedy)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Groom for Hire (a historical western wagon train romantic comedy) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Joe Otto accepted the job to lead a wagon train to California, the last thing he expected was to be asked to marry Mr. Heller’s daughter. Still pining over the one that got away, he’s not sure he has it in him to open his heart to another woman. Mr. Heller assures him the arrangement will only be temporary. Once Joe delivers her to her aunt and uncle in California, he can annul the marriage. Joe can use the money, and besides, it’s only a temporary arrangement. She won’t be his wife for the rest of his life. Reassured by this logic, he agrees to the marriage contract. Michelle Heller knows the only way she’s going on the wagon train is if she has a husband, so she readily accepts the deal her father makes with Joe. What she doesn’t expect, however, is that her new husband is the most attractive young man she’s ever seen. Over and over, she has to remind herself their marriage isn’t real. It’s only borne of necessity. But as the days pass on the trail, it’s harder to remember their marriage is only on paper, and it seems the two are at odds as to what they want this marriage to be. After Joe watched the woman of his dreams start a life with someone else, he vowed he would never open himself up to being hurt again. Can Michelle break through his wall, or will she have to annul the marriage once she reaches California?

Suitable for Marriage (a historical western romantic comedy)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suitable for Marriage (a historical western romantic comedy) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erin Larson has a problem that's been following her since she was a child: Alex Matthews. For a reason she can't explain, Alex has convinced himself that they will end up getting married. But she'd rather go through town in nothing but her chemise and petticoats before that happens. With her two older sisters married, it's her turn to find a husband. As long as Alex is lingering around, she's not going to find the man of her dreams. What she needs is to find another young lady for Alex to turn his attention to. Then, and only then, will she be free. Alex goes along with this little matchmaking scheme, knowing full well that if he plays his cards right, he'll finally succeed in convincing Erin that they're a perfect match. *This is a cute romantic comedy.

Interview for a Wife (a marriage of convenience historical western romance)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Interview for a Wife (a marriage of convenience historical western romance) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A widowed father of two bound to a wheelchair and a barren widow looking for a place to stay might discover that despite one's imperfections, love is possible. *********** When her husband died, Deanne Grayson didn’t shed a tear. She did, however, worry that his death meant she’d have to return to her hometown in Kentucky. Fortunately, she stumbles upon an ad in the paper from a man in Lincoln, Nebraska who is interviewing for a wife. Widower Bill Harvey is in need of a wife to help him run his general store. Plus, it would be nice to have help raising his two young children. But being confined to a wheelchair doesn’t exactly make him confident when it comes to a more intimate union with a woman. So when Deanne comes in for an interview, he makes a stipulation. He’ll marry her, but they won’t be consummating the marriage. So the marriage will be more of a partnership than a romance. A marriage of convenience suits Deanne just fine. She’s not looking for love. As long as she doesn’t have to return to her hometown, she’ll be happy. It’s not long before Bill starts to have desires he put behind him after the accident that confined him to a wheelchair. Yes, it was his decision to treat their marriage like a partnership, but after he gets to know her, he starts to want more. Exactly how can he, someone who is only half a man, expect a woman to want a real marriage with him?

The Marriage Agreement (a historical western marriage of convenience romance featuring a widowed hero with a child)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Marriage Agreement (a historical western marriage of convenience romance featuring a widowed hero with a child) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesse Palmer headed to Omaha with his expectant wife and his mother-in-law. When his wife dies in childbirth, his mother-in-law blames him. And worse, she refuses to let him take care of his son. In order to get his son back, he needs to marry someone–and fast. And who better than the one who makes the offer? Laura Rufus volunteers to marry Jesse so he can have his son, knowing full well he’s still mourning the loss of his first wife. The last thing she plans on is falling in love with him, but day by day, his tenderness toward his son makes her wish she hadn’t been so quick to propose a marriage of convenience. Will there ever be something more between them, or will she be stuck with the marriage agreement they made?

The Loner's Bride (a cute romantic comedy set in a western frontier town)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Loner's Bride (a cute romantic comedy set in a western frontier town) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katie Jackson is all grown up, and it’s time for her to find a husband. Though the young men have been coming by the orphanage where she is working, none of them catches her fancy. They all seem like they need to do a lot more growing up before they’re ready for the responsibilities of a wife and children. They’re all more like little brothers than serious prospects for marriage. If only they were more like Jeremiah Barlow who happens to be running the orphanage. He’s perfect. Mature, kind, and gentle. Best of all, she’s attracted to him in a way she’s never been attracted to anyone before. It’s not long before Jeremiah becomes aware of Katie’s interest in him. And worse, he’s just as interested in her. But it would never work. He’s twice her age. His best days are behind him. Katie, however, is not one to give up. When she wants something badly enough, she’ll move heaven and earth to get it. And Jeremiah is on her list.

Perfectly Matched (a cute romantic comedy)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Perfectly Matched (a cute romantic comedy) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on 2021-03-27 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom and Jessica Larson’s four daughters are all grown up. The oldest is finally married. That means the other three are next. Jim Griffin is in trouble. The moment he arrives in Omaha looking for a place to stay, Patricia and Erin Larson have decided he will marry one of them. And the longer he’s a guest in their home, the louder those wedding bells are ringing! Their father isn’t as excited by the prospect of an upcoming marriage as they are, and he does everything he can to discourage Jim from getting too close to them. Meanwhile, their mother has other plans and is more than happy to look for ways to get him to spend time with each of them. This cute and sweet romantic comedy takes a look an overwhelmed bachelor who is at the mercy of two sisters who are determined to get a husband.

Daisy's Prince Charming (a frog turns into a prince romantic comedy)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Daisy's Prince Charming (a frog turns into a prince romantic comedy) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daisy's always envisioned marrying a tall, dark, and handsome man with literary prowess who appreciates classical music. Fate, however, has other ideas when she meets Otis Mills while visiting a friend in Montana. Otis is nothing like she envisioned. He's a blond, short ranch hand who never reads books or listens to fine music. Aware that she must be polite with her mother nearby, Daisy gently rejects Otis' courtship. Or, at least she thinks she does. To her horror, Otis follows her all the way back to Nebraska. Not only does he believe she wants to marry him, but her parents decide it's a great idea if she marries him, too. In this cute romantic comedy, Daisy is about to learn that behind every frog is a prince.

Wagon Trail Bride (a historical western romance of childhood friends falling in love)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wagon Trail Bride (a historical western romance of childhood friends falling in love) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on 2016-01-03 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Larson has secretly loved Amanda for years, but it wasn't until she had nowhere else to turn that he had the courage to propose a marriage of convenience. Now as they make their way to Omaha, Nebraska for a new life, he wonders if she might ever come to return his feelings. When Amanda married Richard Larson, it wasn’t for love. It was because he was rescuing her from a painful situation. When they married, they agreed to a marriage of convenience. She didn’t realize he secretly loved her until after the vows were exchanged. Now she doesn’t know how to act around him. And worse, a young man from her past is the one leading the wagon train to Omaha, and he has plans for them to run off to start a new life elsewhere.

The Fugitive's Bride (historical western romance)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fugitive's Bride (historical western romance) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since Wade Gray lost his ranch and his son, he’s had one mission: get both of them back. After a year, he has his son. Now it’s time to get the ranch. With all his careful planning, he realizes he might not make it back. He’s up against a ruthless enemy who’ll kill anyone who gets in his way. In order to secure his son’s future, he rushes to marry Millie Washington, the woman he rescued on the same night he and his family got his son back. Love doesn’t factor into the equation. Love didn’t factor into his first marriage, either. He married his first wife to rescue her from a life of prostitution and abuse, and the arrangement never led to love. So to him, marriage is a logical decision based on what can benefit both people. In this case, he can offer Millie a place to live, and she’ll be the mother to his son. It’s as simple as that. But marriage to Millie isn’t like what he had with his first wife. Millie isn’t weighed down by a harsh past. She has an innocent way of looking at the world that becomes a welcome relief after all he’s been through. In the rugged Wyoming Territory, she’s the only pleasant thing that exists. This poses a very difficult proposition for him. If he falls in love with her, it could get in the way of getting his ranch back. Feelings always get in the way of doing what’s necessary. And he can’t afford for anything to get in his way.

Shane's Deal (historical western romance)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shane's Deal (historical western romance) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Madeline Thompson, the woman the outlaws were looking for at the beginning of Boaz’s Wager (Book 2 in the Montana Collection), has finally arrived in Lewistown, Montana, but no one knew she was coming because she had disguised herself as a man. She was only going to stay in town long enough to get more supplies for her trip to Canada. But then fate intervened with a bullet to her shoulder…and now she’s not going anywhere. When Marshal Shane Taft discovers Madeline’s true identity, he knows only a desperate woman would take such a big risk in traveling through the wild territory of Montana without a chaperone. That alone prompts him to protect her. Finding out she’s recently widowed and is carrying a child prompts him to propose marriage. Madeline’s first husband left a lot to be desired. Besides thinking women had nothing worthwhile to contribute but an heir, he was cold toward her. She would say no to the deal Shane is offering, but necessity forces her to marry him. Nothing good can come from being under another man’s thumb. That is, of course, unless he happens to be the right man.

Patty's Gamble (a historical western romantic comedy)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Patty's Gamble (a historical western romantic comedy) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For as long as Patty Dixon can remember, she’s been in love with Greg Wilson. The problem? He doesn’t want to marry her. In fact, he doesn’t want to marry anyone. And all of her attempts to get his attention haven’t worked. Except, there’s one thing she hasn’t tried. In a daring move, she stages a situation where he must rescue her. Her ploy works, and she finally has the chance to show him that having a wife is just what he needs. But Greg is proving to be harder to impress than she thought and all her fancy meals, beautiful dresses, and seductive maneuvers haven’t worked. Is there any way she can secure her place in his life or has she just lost her gamble?

Kidnapping the Viscount

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kidnapping the Viscount written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miss Heather Duff met the love of her life. Then she let him go. And now she's determined to get him back. If there's one thing Heather regrets, it's that she let Lord Powell go. She listened to other people tell her what to do, so when Lord Powell proposed, she said no. It was the worst mistake she's ever made, and now she's determined to prove to Lord Powell that she wants a second chance. Gill Easton, Viscount Powell, has never stopped loving Miss Duff. But a gentleman has his pride to protect. He can't just let her walk back into his life as if nothing ever happened. And this puts him in a dilemma. He'll have to resort to unusual methods in order to get the lady of his dreams to marry him. In this case, the unusual method is to convince her to kidnap him…without letting her know he’s the one behind the whole scheme. Don't miss this romantic comedy featuring a feisty heroine, a hero who has to play hard to get, a meddling brother who doesn't take even a minute to listen to what someone is trying to tell him, and a friend who doesn't mind any kind of scandal so long as the cause is true love.

The Duke's Secluded Bride (a gothic Regency Romance)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Duke's Secluded Bride (a gothic Regency Romance) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on 2020-04-27 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most gentlemen wait to get married because they want time to enjoy being a bachelor before taking on the responsibilities of a married gentleman. Baldwin Darby, the Duke of Edmondstone, isn’t one of them. The life of a rogue never appealed to him. He’s wanted nothing more than to fall in love and live a quiet and uneventful life ever since he could remember. It wasn’t by choice that he hasn’t married yet. He’s just not very comfortable around ladies, which makes the marriage mart difficult for him. So when his acquaintance mentions a sister at his country estate who is ready for marriage, he jumps at the chance for an arranged marriage. He’s been told she is extremely shy and that it takes her time to open up around strangers, so he might find her a bit strange when he initially meets her. But this doesn’t bother him. He’s a patient gentleman and can give her time to get used to him. What he doesn’t count on, however, is just how strange everything is when he gets to the country estate. She refuses to leave her section of the manor, she has to go to bed before it’s dark, and she has an unusual fascination for monsters. Despite all of that, she is beautiful and possesses a sweet temperament. He wishes he could figure out a way to help her embrace a normal life. If he keeps pressing for her to have a normal life, he just might get his wish. But nothing will prepare him for the truth. *This is loosely based off the Rapunzel fairy tale.

Breaking the Rules (A Regency Romance)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Breaking the Rules (A Regency Romance) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on 2020-02-27 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They say a proper lady follows the rules. She lets the gentleman take the lead. She obeys her chaperone. She is soft spoken and careful in everything she says and does. She doesn’t intrude into a gentleman’s business. And she most certainly doesn’t become the object of scandal. Miss Lilly Lowell has been careful to follow the rules all of her life. But the rules aren’t helping her now when she needs it most. She made the terrible mistake of spurning Mr. Morris’ attention, and now he’s looking for someone else to marry. Determined to get him back, she hatches a plan to make him fall in love with her again. And doing so will require her to start breaking some rules. Hurt by Miss Lowell’s rejection, Mr. Roger Morris is seeking out another lady to court. But after endless social engagements, it starts to become clear to him that no one can take her place. Whether he likes it or not, he is doomed to love her. She is the perfect lady for him. But the last thing he wants to do is give in, especially when she creates a scandal that forces him to marry her. This might just be a match made in hell. Or maybe, quite possibly, heaven…as long as Lilly can figure out a way to make things right.

The Rancher's Bride (A Historical Western with Suspense, Romance, and Humor)

Author : Ruth Ann Nordin
Publisher : Ruth Ann Nordin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rancher's Bride (A Historical Western with Suspense, Romance, and Humor) written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on 2020-06-27 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes the right person comes at the worst possible time… Having suffered through the horrors of the Civil War, ex-doctor Thayne Jackson believes he’s the worst possible candidate for marriage. He has chosen, instead, to live a quiet and peaceful life raising his orphaned niece. But when a beautiful young woman with a two-year-old boy shows up injured in his barn, everything changes. Abby Gray has one mission: to get Lloyd back to his father. She must not get distracted by the fact that Thayne is kind and honorable, and she must certainly not dwell on her growing attraction toward him. Once she’s healed, she has to leave. She can’t stay at this ranch and make a life with him and his niece. There’s no “ifs, ands, or buts” about it. Except there’s a ten-year-old matchmaker in their midst who is determined to get the two of them together. And she’ll come up with an assortment of creative ways to do it.