{"product_id":"the-mail-order-brides-collection-9-historical-stories-of-marriage-that-precedes-love","title":"The Mail-Order Brides Collection: 9 Historical Stories of Marriage That Precedes Love","description":"What kind of woman would answer an advertisement and marry a stranger?\n\nEscape into the history of the American West along with nine couples whose relationships begin with advertisements for mail-order brides. Placing their dreams for new beginnings in the hands of a stranger, will each bride be disappointed, or will some find true love?\n\nPerfect for the Preacher by Megan Besing\n1897, Indiana\nFresh from seminary, Amos Lowry believes marriage will prove to his skeptical congregation that he\u0026amp;;s mature. If only his mail-order bride wasn\u0026amp;;t an ex-saloon girl, and worse, pregnant.\n\nThe Outlaw\u0026amp;;s Inconvenient Bride by Noelle Marchand\n1881, Wyoming\nAfter a gang of outlaws uses a mail-order bride advertisement to trick an innocent woman into servitude, an undercover lawman must claim the bride\u0026amp;;even if it puts his mission in jeopardy.\n\nTrain Ride to Heartbreak by Donna Schlachter\n1895, Train to California\nJohn Stewart needs a wife. Mary Johannson needs a home. On her way west, Mary falls in love with another. Now both must choose between commitment and true love.\n\nMail-Order Proxy by Sherri Shackelford\n1885, Montana\nA mail-order marriage by proxy goes wrong when a clerical error leads to the proxies actually being married instead of the siblings they were standing in for. In their quest to correct the mistake, the two discover outlaws, adventure, and even love.\n\nTo Heal Thy Heart by Michelle Shocklee\n1866, New Mexico\nWhen Phoebe Wagner answers a mail-order bride ad that states Confederate widows need not apply, she worries what Dr. Luke Preston will do when he learns her fiancé died wearing gray.\n\nMiss-Delivered Mail by Ann Shorey\n1884, Washington\nHelena Erickson impulsively decides to take advantage of her brother\u0026amp;;s deception and travels to Washington Territory in response to a proposal of marriage intended for someone else. How will Daniel McNabb respond when Helena is nothing like he expected?\n\nA Fairy-Tale Bride by Liz Tolsma\n1867, Texas\nNora Green doesn\u0026amp;;t feel much like Cinderella when her mail-order groom stands her up. But could the mysterious jester from the town\u0026amp;;s play be her Prince Charming?\n\nThe Brigand and the Bride by Jennifer Uhlarik\n1876, Arizona\nJolie Hilliard weds a stranger to flee her outlaw family but discovers her groom is an escaped prisoner. Will she ever find happiness on the right side of the law?\n\nThe Mail-Order Mistake by Kathleen Y\u0026amp;;Barbo\n1855, Texas\nPinkerton detective Jeremiah Bingham is investigating a mail-order bride scam bankrupting potential grooms. When unsuspecting orphan May Conrad answers his false ad, she becomes the prime suspect in the case.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1683224442\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.1683224442.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Y'Barbo, Kathleen|Besing, Megan|Marchand, Noelle|Shackelford, Sherri|Schlachter, Donna\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in acceptable condition.  May have shelf wear, edge wear, and spine wear, but a very readable copy.  May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.  Does not include original dustcover jacket.  Possibly Ex Library Copy  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545747312837,"sku":"LFV.1683224442.A","price":8.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/1683224442-0.jpg?v=1784221681","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/the-mail-order-brides-collection-9-historical-stories-of-marriage-that-precedes-love","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}