The Promise Bride
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4.3 • 15 Ratings
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- $4.99
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Publisher Description
"This heart-tugging story gives the reader a bit of everything—mystery, faith, and romance with a charming frontier sheriff!" —Scarlett Dunn, author of Last Promise
In a booming frontier town, a heavenly match may be in store for mail-order brides seeking a fresh start . . . women of strength and spirit who embrace the challenges of life and love in the wild Montana Territory.
Determined to save her father and siblings from a crumbling Chicago tenement, Emilia Stanek becomes the long-distance bride of a Montana rancher. But when she arrives in Helena, a rugged lawman shatters her plans with the news that her husband is dead—and deeply in debt.
County sheriff Mac McCall can't afford to be distracted by the pretty young widow, not with scandalous secrets emerging as he investigates his friend's suspicious death. Mac's gruff order that she leave town at once only spurs Emilia's resolve to take ownership of her late husband's ranch and face his debtors. But as her defenses soften, Emilia begins to accept Mac's help, feel compassion for his own wounded heart?nd learns that trust means taking a leap of faith . . .
"You don't want to miss this jewel!" —Amy Lillard, author of Katie's Choice
"A dauntless, winning heroine, a complex hero, an engaging supporting cast . . . Sweet and appealing, this historical inspirational romance hits a nice tone as it touches on a variety of themes." —Kirkus Reviews
"This mail-order bride novel as it all—likeable characters, intriguing suspense, a dash of wry humor, and a swoon-worthy romance!" —RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Welborn and Whitham's first Montana Brides novel demonstrates one woman's tenacity in the face of tragedy in 1887 Montana territory. Emilia Stanek, determined to make a better life for herself and her family, accepts an offer to become a mail-order bride for Finn Collins and moves from Chicago to Helena, Mont., with her siblings, Roch and Luci. But when Emilia arrives, she's met by Sheriff Mac McCall, who informs her that Finn has been murdered. Since there's nothing for her in Chicago, Emilia decides to stay in Helena and file the power of attorney paperwork to legalize her marriage, despite the dangers she may face. As she begins paying off Finn's debts by working for those to whom he owed money, Emilia and her siblings become part of the community. Finn's friend Mac, working tirelessly to find out who killed him, becomes attracted to the young widow who is reluctant to accept his help. But when Mac learns a secret about Finn that could destroy Emilia's reputation, his efforts to protect her become more personal in nature. Welborn and Whitham's novel moves swiftly and is filled with appealing characters especially Emilia and Mac, whose slow-simmering attraction will please fans of inspirational romances.
