Emma Morgan Boeken

A story following the lives of three women, all of whom are about to make discoveries about love, living their own lives, and the power of being themselves.

Love and laugh with the girls of Benson Creek, as these Mail Order Brides overcome personal challenges to find new lives—and good men to share them with—on the Western frontier.Bound for the West as a Mail Order Bride, Nantucket Murray is carrying a secret that could end her chance for a new life in Benson Creek. Gilbert Snyder had sounded kind enough in his letter, but how kind will he feel when he discovers his new bride can barely speak without stammering?All too familiar with the sting of angry words, Nan has hoped for a gentle man with which to start her new life. One who will not mind her stammer. So when her first sight of her husband-to-be is him in a fight in the dusty street, she’s ready to turn around and run straight back East. But this volatile man also shows moments of great kindness, and she wonders if perhaps he can be trusted after all.Gilbert Snyder has finally gotten the ranch he’s always dreamed of, but his Mail Order Bride has left him confused and dismayed. He may be loud, but he’s not dangerous, yet she seems to shy away from his very words. If he’s not the man for her, then maybe he needs to let her go to find someone who is. Can Gil find a way to calm his temper, and can Nan summon the strength to help him? Find out in this fourth book in the Benson Creek Mail Order Bride series!

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 Feeling herself a burden on her family, Ella Burns decides to head West in the hopes of finding a purpose-if not love. And Benjamin Person, new father to an orphaned child, seems like a man who needs her help. If only he could accept it.Benjamin Pearson, now in charge of his orphaned niece, knows he needs a woman's help to raise the child. But his life is so hard, and he does not want his new wife to have to struggle as he did. He resolves to shield her from the hardships of the ranch, and let her tend to the home and child. If only she would listen to him.But the mountain weather is harsh, and Ella and Ben soon find themselves battling a burning barn and a mountain storm. When Ella defies Ben's words to save his life, he realizes he has to decide-will he let this strong woman into his life, or will he hold onto his pride?

Ever since she was scarred as a child, local schoolteacher Sarah Adams has resigned herself to a life without love. So when Melrose Stephens sweeps her off her feet with a whirlwind marriage proposal, she feels like she has finally found happiness. But life has more pain in store for Sarah, and again she is left alone. With no hope in her heart, she accepts an offer to travel west as a mail order bride. But when she arrives at the home of her intended, she finds herself rejected again. Jed Jackson lives on a sprawling farm with his five brothers and elderly aunt. He needs a wife to help tend to house and its needs, but he did not expect Sarah

Left alone with her baby girl after her husband is killed

Love and laugh with the girls of Benson Creek, as these Mail Order Brides overcome personal challenges to find new lives-and good men to share them with-on the Western frontier.Crippled by polio, Gertie Weston has come to Benson Creek as a Mail Order Bride hoping to start a family at last-but instead she steps off the stage to find that her husband-to-be has drowned just before her arrival. Gertie was taught not to accept pity or charity from anyone, and she is used to being shunned. But now she has found herself alone in a strange town as the owner of a prosperous gold mine, left to her by her prospective husband. It seems every man is town is looking to wed her-regardless of her limp.A skilled and kind horseman, Fred Toller can recognize a wounded soul when he sees one. And when he's looking into Gertie's tawny eyes, he sees right though her tough exterior. But he's not looking for a wife, even though every other man in town seems to have thrown his hat into the ring.So how to decide the best man for the job? With a contest, of course! Except Gertie has her eyes set on Fred Toller, and it's up to her to ensure he wins a competition that he doesn't even know he's entering!Visit a while with the Benson Creek Mail Order brides, and catch up with Sally and Rebecca in this third book in the series!

Desperate to find a new life for herself and her daughter, Jenni Lee McMullen heads west to marry a man she's never met. But fate has other plans for Jenni, and a terrible blizzard leads her to Collin Riddell, the owner of the Dovetail Inn. And as Jenni rests and waits out the storm, she realizes she is in no hurry to continue her journey as planned. But does she have the right to linger in Collin's life?Collin Riddell has been living with a broken heart since a tragedy took his family. Running the Inn alone, he has had no time-and no desire-to find a new wife. So when Jenni Lee and her little daughter blow in on the storm, he is both pleased and surprised to discover he enjoys having a family around again. But can he find room in his heart to give himself to love again? It will take a Christmas miracle to help these two broken hearts open again.

Orphaned at a young age, Emily Rosen has called Hearts Grove orphanage home all her life. Now, though, she must leave behind all she knows to begin a life as a mail order bride. But when fate leaves her an infant to care for on the dangerous journey, she finds herself in an adventure she never dreamed of in her lonely room. And loving a man she was never meant to love. Stagecoach driver Salvatore Gadara has promised to deliver Emily and the helpless infant safely to their destination. But swollen rivers, broken wagons and bitter snowstorms delay his mission, and he realizes his simple job has grown into a mission of love. Now Salvatore must deliver the woman and child he has grown to care for into the arms of another man-that is, if they even make it to their final destination. But sometimes, love takes a path of its own ...

Set against the backdrop of the Western frontier, this installment features Belle Dallas, a tough woman determined to win the heart of Simon Macafoy, a banker wary of her rough edges. Despite her unconventional entrance into town, Belle is resolved to transform herself into the ideal wife, enlisting the help of other women in Benson Creek. Simon, though hesitant, gives her time to adapt, leading to humorous and heartfelt challenges as Belle navigates her new role. Themes of love, transformation, and community shine throughout this charming tale.