Kelly Eileen Hake

This stunning debut novel by Kelly Eileen Hake is full of wit and warmth. Set down upon the wild American plains during the 1850, Clara is desperate for a home and a future for herself and her aunt. Striking a bargain with a lonely trader to fool a head-strong doctor could lead Clara to an unexpected avenue of romance.

The Bride Bargain

"A volatile feud. Opal Speck knows good and well that the longstanding feud between her family and the Grogans makes for volatile relations. So when Adam Grogan--the man who saved her life two years ago--comes chasing after a stray cow on Speck property,there's no way her family will forgive him for tresspassin'. A desperate declaration. Determined to keep bloodshed at bay, Opal blurts out the one declaration she knows will stop them in their tracks: Adam's the father of her unborn child! A gunpoint decision. Adam has two choices: deny the involvement with Opal and die at the hands of her family, or accept the slur to his name and marry a gal who's trying to pass off another man's child as his! Can a gunshot wedding be the way God will end the hatred between these two feuding families? Or will its repercussions fuel an already blazing animosity?"--p. [4] of cover.

The Bride Backfire

"One name ... divided between two cousins...equals big trouble for three hearts! When Gavin Miller is hired on to set up a gristmill for the prospering town of Buttonwood, Nebraska, he's looking to build more than a business. For the first time, Gavin isin a position to request the hand of the woman he's never forgotten: Miss Marguerite Chandler. When Marge steps down from the stagecoach, Gavin realizes the terrible blunder he's made. While he never forgot Marguerite was the French word for Daisy, he'd failed to recall that the two cousins shared their grandmother's name, and Marge was the nickname of the wrong Miss Marguerite Chandler! Marge rejects his offer of marriage when she discovers the truth and goes about setting up a school in town. She's found a place in Buttonwood, but just when Gavin's beginning to think maybe Marge holds a place in his life, a distraught Daisy descends upon the town with a broken heart--and a broken engagement."--P. [4] of cover.

The Bride Blunder

Lacey Lyman needs a husband to help her set up and run a sawmill. But how can she snare the supposed hunter who seems to despise her company? Chase Dunstan is determined to find out why the Hope Falls mine collapsed. Will he keep his cover or cave in to the chatterbox's charm?--P. [4] of cover.

Tall, Dark, and Determined

Cathy Marie Hake

Tracey Victoria Bateman

The Chance brothers of Reliable, California, are about to have their ranch invaded by three damsels. Will any of the rough-around-the-edges brothers stand a chance of barring their hearts from love as they offer a hand of compassion?

Three Brothers Play the Role of Protector as Romance Develops

California Chances

Ride out west to join the last sawmill bride as she attempts to select her mate. Naomi Higgins isn’t about to settle for just anybody. Carpenter Michael Strode and his son—a chip off the old block—are ready to start a new life. Can they convince Naomi to be a part of their future when problems from the past still haunt Hope Falls? Will secrets sabotage the struggling town—and any hope of romance?

Strong and Stubborn

Roll into Hope Falls, Colorado, where three women are seeking mates to help them establish a sawmill. Evelyn Thompson never dreamed their husbands-for-hire ad would bring so many bachelors to their tiny town. How will she ever figure out which feller to choose? Jacob Granger, a logger-turned-bounty hunter, is hot on the trail of his brother’s killer. When a clue leads him to Hope Falls, he has no choice but to pretend to court Miss Thompson while waiting for the killer to show his hand. Will Jacob’s unexpected adoration of this sweet cook prompt him to speak vows before getting vengeance?

Rugged and Relentless

Head to Hope Falls, Colorado, where three enterprising young women put an ad in the paper for healthy, hardworking husbands-for-hire, never dreaming the suitors would respond so promptly—and in person! Out of the logjam of eligible bachelors, which one will Evelyn, Lacey, and Naomi choose? Find out in the complete Husbands for Hire Trilogy from bestselling author Kelly Eileen Hake. Includes all three books from the Husbands for Hire Series: Book 1 - Rugged and Relentless Book 2 - Tall, Dark and Determined Book 3 - Strong and Stubborn

Husbands for Hire Trilogy

Order dictates Tucker Carmichael’s life—his orders. On a cattle drive, a moment’s hesitation can mean death. The Chisholm Trail is dirty, dangerous, and no place for women. After years at school, Jessalyn Culpepper has come home and is determined to show everyone that a woman can manage everything from cooking to cattle—whether they like it or not! Tucker tries to manage his partner’s headstrong sister, horrified when she wants to join the cattle drive. But when they need a chuck wagon cook, Jessalyn seems the only solution. Will God stir up love along a trail filled with their Plots and Pans?

Plots and Pans

Lynette Sowell

JoAnn A. Grote

Amy Rognlie

Pamela Kaye Tracy

Janelle Burnham Schneider

Treasure this beautiful collection packed with all the angst of romance founded upon practical arrangements. Four sisters travel in answer to an ad before even corresponding with potential husbands. Two women bend to the will of their parents in taking husbands. A widow commits to a stranger in name only. And two women on the Oregon Trail hitch their lives to men they’ve just met. Will love blossom for convenience sake?

9 Historical Stories of Arranged Marriages

The Bartered Bride Romance Collection

Young, widowed and content with her role as Salt Lick's healer, Hattie Thales thinks there's nothing more to add to her life. Meanwhile, in California, Logan Chance feels life has barely begun, so he and his brother set off for adventure.

Chance Adventure

Pamela Griffin

Tamela Hancock Murray

Jill Stengl

Gail Gaymer Martin

Bonnie Blythe

Romance from the Spectacular British Isles Spanning over 500 years of history in the British Isles, nine inspiring romance stories take readers through English gardens, around London ballrooms, and within Scottish castles. Follow along as each of the brides-to-be encounter high drama and epic romance on the way to the altar. Will they survive with their faith intact? Inspired by authors like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, these nine romances are penned by an exclusive selection of Christian fiction authors and will become a cherished favorite for fans of British history and literature. Fayre Rose by Tamela Hancock Murray Scotland 1358 – Fayre was brought to Kennerith Castle to tend the duke’s rose garden in payment for her father’s taxes. When the Laird Kenneth falls ill with plague, only Fayre is brave enough to play nursemaid. Woman of Valor by Jill Stengl England 1631 - Helen has come to Marston Hall to care for three neglected children and a household in disarray. Both the gardener and the lord of the manor admire her inner beauty. Fresh Highland Air by Jill Stengl Scotland 1748 – When Hermione’s stepfather takes over Kennerith Castle, he retains Allan for Hermione’s bodyguard. She is determined to think the worst of Allan, until someone is out to get rid of him and the true heir of the castle comes into question. A Duplicitous Façade by Tamela Hancock Murray England 1812 - In obedience to her father, Melodia agrees to marry a man she has never met. But when a masquerade ball is held to celebrate the marriage, Melodia suspects she has more enemies than friends. Love’s Unmasking by Bonnie Blythe England 1814 - Matthew is certain a godly girl does not exist among London’s money-grubbing debutantes. He imitates a fop at society functions to repel them, but his own ruse traps him in an engagement. English Tea and Bagpipes by Pamela Griffin Scotland 1822 – When Fiona’s sister and Alex’s brother run off to marry, the families oppose the match between a poor highlander and an English nobleman. Fiona impulsively goes after her sister, and Alex follows. A Treasure Worth Keeping by Kelly Eileen Hake England 1832 - Paige is thrilled to hear her father has been hired to restore one of the country’s largest collections of antique volumes—until she learns the mysterious earl is hosting a house party during their stay. Apple of His Eye by Gail Gaymer Martin England 1851 - Sarah is curious and independent for a young woman of her day, which leads her to fall in love with a man who would never be invited into the family manor as a guest. Moonlight Masquerade by Pamela Griffin England 1865 - Letitia, a unassuming lady’s companion to her cousin, quickly finds herself the possessor of incriminating information and the focus of attention from two mysterious men.

9 Romances from the Home of Austen and Dickens

The British Brides Collection

Wanda E. Brunstetter

Jane Kirkpatrick

Debra Ullrick

Liz Tolsma

Margaret Brownley

Liz Johnson

Erica Vetsch

Michelle Ule

Experience Christmas through the eyes of adventuresome settlers who relied on log cabins built from trees on their own land to see them through the cruel forces of winter. Discover how rough-hewed shelters become a home in which faith, hope, and love can flourish. Marvel in the blessings of Christmas celebrations without the trappings of modern commercialism where the true meaning of the day shines through. And treasure this exclusive collection of nine Christmas romances penned by some of Christian fiction’s best-selling authors.

9 Historical Romances during American Pioneer Christmases

A Log Cabin Christmas

Joyce Livingston

Joan Croston

God can work in mysterious ways...even through a rare heirloom like a copy of the Gutenberg Bible. Who would imagine, though, that a Bible could bring such intrigue? Lady Lorice reluctantly enters into an arranged marriage with a family enemy. Do the threatening occurrences that follow mean "'Til death do us part" will be an immediate reality? Or will the emotionally estranged couple find peace in God's Word? Though she despises aristocrats, Paige is delighted to restore the Earl of Monteville's precious books. Frantically dodging the prickly earl and his matchmaker sister, however, Paige discovers that an earl and a common girl can have shared interests after all. Ann loves working in her grandfather's London bookstore - until Nazi bombs begin falling. Taking Grandfather's cherished Gutenberg Bible to the United States for safety, Ann is shadowed by an American she met in London. She fears not only for the safety of the Bible...but for her own life! Angela is bitter when Nick leaves her to fulfill his calling as a missionary - while Nick wrestles with his own guilt. Will both of them find their answers in an inherited Bible? Four generations find the Gutenberg Bible more than just a historic treasure. See how God's Word can actually change lives!

A Priceless Treasure Changes the Lives of Four Couples

Bound with Love

Tracey V. Bateman

Savor this delightful collection packed with brothers and brides. The Chance brothers enjoy ranch life in California and are not searching for brides – until brides come to them like damsels in distress, pulling at their tender heartstrings. Will any of the rough-around-the-edges brothers stand a chance of barring their hearts from love as they offer a hand of compassion?

The Chance Brothers Journey into Romance in Six Historical Novels

The Brides of Chance Collection

Logan longs for adventure. But around Chance Ranch, marriage seems mandatory. So Logan and Bryce, youngest of the Chance men, set out to see what the Lord could have for them in Salt Lick Holler. Plenty of blessings have come out of that town - maybe it was time for someone from Reliable, California, to bless the town folk back. Hattie Thales, widow at twenty-one, knows her place. She delights in being the holler's healer and the companion to aged Widow Hendricks. She could marry again, but who would want a wife who can't bear him sons? Will Logan's chance adventure lead him to love? Could Hattie be facing her first chance at true love?

You’ll be delighted with the wit and humor of three stories of marriage plans that don’t go as expected. Clara Fields tries to escape a difficult situation by finding a bride for a storekeeper’s son, only to discover that the task is more complicated than she thought. The shotgun wedding that results from Opal Speck’s hasty confession—that Adam Grogan is the father of her unborn baby—ends up creating more problems than it solves. Gavin Miller’s mistaken proposal to the wrong cousin leads to tension when Marguerite Chandler—the wrong bride—and Daisy—the right bride—both arrive in town.

Prairie Promises

Take a journey back to Montana's early days and watch as faith and love flourish through three generations.

Kelly Eileen Hake

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