Audrey

Rescue Me: Mail-Order Brides #21

by Annee Jones

Wrong place, wrong time... and now she's running for her life...

Audrey Winthrop has everything figured out. At twenty-one years old, she’s got everything she ever wanted... Well, almost everything. But, she’s on her way toward living her dream. It's 1920 and the world is changing, especially for women. Bright lights, a big city, and independence are finally within her reach. And now that she’s living in New York City, it’s all just a few steps away.

With the help of some friends from her boarding house, Audrey is excited to get a taste of big city life at last. But when it’s finally her turn to step out and dance her heart out at one of the local speakeasies, she witnesses a crime that will change her life forever...

90 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 22, 2023

About the author

International bestselling author Annee Jones writes romance that ranges from sweet to scorching, sassy to dark, contemporary to fantastical. Perfect for your coffee break or midnight escape—quick reads for wild hearts.

Outside of writing, Annee works as a disability counselor where she helps her clients navigate through complex medical and legal systems while rediscovering their wholeness in Spirit. She loves practicing Barre, relaxing in the sauna, and staying up way too late reading.

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Reviews

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrong place at the wrong time?

Audrey may find herself being hunted and have to run....but sometimes unplanned journeys can have the most beautiful destinations.
They both have darkness in their past, but here in California, now, they find the perfect future, together. A very sweet historical romance.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.

[Maria Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I give this story 5 stars with one caveat. The story is super short and when the ending came, I was not expecting it yet. Kinda felt like I was only getting half the story. The story felt like set up for the half we didn't get. There is a brief epilogue but the reader will enjoy the story more if they know that it is just the beginning of their love story. Basically, you get one chapter after they meet plus a two page epilogue. So there wasn't nearly the romance in it that I expected. I would have loved to see their life together.

That being said, the story is interesting. There is intrigue and Audrey's relationship with her friends is fun. I was annoyed that the cops weren't more forth coming in what they were thinking but that kind of gave the reader a surprise in the ending too.

So, if you don't have much reading time but want to read in just one sitting. And if you want some intrigue with just a little romance, this book might be perfect.

Sex: no
Language: no
Violence: a bit
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book through StoryOrigin and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Patty Duplechin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet and quick read. Audrey Winthrop is a young twenty-one year old living in New York in the 1920’s. She waitressing for a living and loves being independent from her family. She decides to go to a party one night and never makes it there. She witnesses a crime. The police show up. She is very afraid. Now she sees people following her. She decides to leave her friends and her home at the boarding house. She meets a woman at the post office who matches mail-order brides. A young woman from Russia, named Irina who happens to look like Audrey was mentioned by the woman. As she ask the Lord for forgiveness for lying and takes Irina’s ticket to California and the groom. Far away from the people following her. Who could it be? Is it the murderer? Will they find her? She embarks on the trip and finally arrives in California. She does confess to the groom. What will happen? Will he be angry? Will he send her back? Wonderful characters. Annee Jones did it again. Worth the read.

[Debra Kronenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audrey, Mail Order Bride
It's the Roaring Twenties.
Audrey and friends, she's made working at a in New York City.
They pool their coins and buy a beautiful cherry red dress that they will share and wear separately to the SpeakEasy Audrey finds on way home from her
late shift.
First to wear it, Betty has a wonderful time.
Audrey is excited for her turn. However, instead of a night of dancing and fun, she witnesses a murder. Now she decides to stay safe and flee the city.
This all leads to her fleeing New York and using a packet meant for an Italian mail order bride. Will this keep her safe? Will God bless her and lead her to a wonderful life?
I recommend you read this fun, fast reading book

[Evelyn Foreman · Rating 5 out of 5]

As one of many siblings, Audrey struck out on her own to find her place in the world. Living with a family for a year to earn money by helping with the children and household duties, her dream of reaching New York finally came to fruition. But would witnessing a murder upend all her dreams and plans? How would she ever feel safe again? A truly ingenious plot, once again shining the spotlight on the creative imagination of the author, a book to cherish!

[Phylis Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This may be a short novella and a quick read, but it is a great story. Three young friends at the boarding house go in on a pair of shoes and a fancy dress to enjoy a night on the town.

They draw straws to see who wears it first. The first one has a great time. When the second one goes out she doesn't hear the music playing but she witnesses something she should not have.

It will keep you engrossed through out the book. A must read.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audrey witnessed a murder and sets off a chain of actions. I liked the short story. I do wish there would have been more story between Thomas and Audrey. A very quick read about a young woman's journey.

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small decisions can make a big change in our lives. The question is, is the change for the better? Annee Jones gives us a look at the 1920s, a quick thinking heroine, good friends, several heroes and an interesting story.

[Devons book corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked the novella about Audrey Winthrop, a young lady who lived in New York in the 1920's. Audrey sets out one night to attend a party, but she never arrives. Instead, she is a witness to a murder. She decides to flee town in hopes that she will be safe if she does so. Even though this is a short read, it packs a punch and keeps the reader entertained.

[Lori Hammons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audrey's story is tense, dangerous, and uncertain. Being resourceful is a trait she finds out of desperation. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, but I have one question: What happened to the shoes? LOL

[Lynn Stifle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, sweet, and a bit suspenseful. Audrey witnesses something she shouldn’t and it forever changes her life. Really enjoyable read.

[Joan Countryman · Rating 5 out of 5]

FORGIVENESS AND LOVE

I really enjoyed this book so very much . Audrey: - (MAIL ORDER BRIDES) BOOK # 21 BY ANNEE JONES .