The Pregnant Christmas Bride

by Faith Quinn

A wronged woman. A Deceived Man. Two Broken Hearts. Can the spirit of Christmas bring love to a ranchers’ home this year?

Bearing the burden an unprovoked attack and facing ruin, Jane Weaver is disbelieved by those she loves, and is suffocating under mounting pressure to marry a man she despises.

In a desperate plea, she implores her father to find another way, and he reluctantly agrees to mail-order marriage to Harrison Raynes before Christmas, and makes the necessary arrangements.

Yet when Jane arrives she discovers that her father has withheld her secret from Harrison, and when Harrison learns the true nature of his marriage to Jane his heart turns to ice.

Now Jane is left to weather the storm of his wrath, her spirit crumbling under the weight of guilt and fear.
But when a vicious act renders gravely injured, Jane is thrust into the role of nurse and protector.
As she tirelessly works to save the farm and the man who holds her future, Harrison, faced with Jane's unrelenting spirit begins to see the grim truth behind her shame.

But has Harrison’s unforgiving and callous heart damaged any chance for love with Jane? Can Jane find a way to overcome mistrust and fear? Will Christmas bring a miracle to the Rayne household this year?
A wronged woman. A Deceived Man. Two Broken Hearts. Can the spirit of Christmas bring love to a ranchers’ home this year?

81 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 2023

Reviews

[Paige · Rating 1 out of 5]

You don't want to know why I had to read this book. But rest assured that it is a mind-meltingly anti-feminist horror show.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Pregnant bride

This book did have a happy ending but the rest was heart breaking. Jane was attacked by a man she thought loved her, she said no and he continued anyway and acted like it would be better later. Her parents did not believe her and actually treated her like trash. This book was so sad at how she was treated. I gave it 5 stars because i could not lay it down, i wanted someone to see her and acknowledge and listen to her and quit judging. This book has a lot more than just a Christmas mail order bride.

[Cheryl Marrama · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a delightful short story about a young woman who was assaulted by her suitor and payed the ultimate price. Married off to a man out west who she thought her father was honest with, her relief turns into a nightmare. The couple eventually find their happily ever after. Even though I enjoyed the story very much I wish it were longer.

[Serina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving

There are many times when I read about brides going west that I appreciate how strong the women were to accept fate about their new husbands. This book took my heart and twisted it deeply. A very good story

[Joann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intense

Absolutely terrifying to have things happen to you and no one there for support. Women didn't have much back then, tough to survive. Characters were intense and the story almost heartbreaking but worth it.

[Dorothey Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a usual story, young girl becomes pregnant by her suitcase or, as he forced himself on her. More to come, justbsee her find happiness

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book

This was a good book. I like this author. I recommend this book and author. I cannot wait to read the next book soon by this author.

[Alice · Rating 2 out of 5]

Father writing for husband illogical. He orginally suggested him and he is his partner.
Both of them are bedridden with no help.
Neighbor not punished?

[Trudy Gleason · Rating 3 out of 5]

Talk about women having no rights and people not even being willing to listen let alone believing. It was hard to read.

[Debra Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading Jane and Harrison's story