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Destined for the Mail-Order Groom: An Inspirational Romance Novel
Twenty-three-year-old Libby Parker is at her wit's end. After her parents died in a tragic accident, Libby took charge of her younger brother and sister, working at any odd job she could find to keep a roof over their heads. Even despite becoming a successful author, the heartbreak of losing the man she loved to another woman left her struggling to write her next book. Desperate for a fresh start, Libby must now place her hope for security and maybe even love in a mail-order bride catalog, agreeing to marry a rancher found by her friend through an agency.
Will Libby overcome her doubts and fears and learn to trust a man again?
Luke Thompson, a young rancher in North Texas, is burdened with the weight of his family's troubles. With his mother's passing, his father's descent into bottle and gambling, and the care of his little brother, his best friend Travis answers an ad, seeing Luke's need not only for help but for love. When Libby comes along, and with a deep sense of responsibility, Luke proposes they spend a month together, giving themselves time to see if their partnership can blossom into something more.
Can he see beyond his frustration and anger and realize the treasure that Libby offers?
As the days turn into weeks, Libby and Luke find themselves falling for each other, discovering a profound connection and a shared sense of purpose. Yet, amidst the budding affection, challenges arise. Luke's father's mounting debts threaten the ranch, and Libby's unresolved grief hampers her creativity. Will their love be enough to weather the storms that lie ahead, or will their newfound happiness be shattered by forces beyond their control?
"Destined for the Mail-Order Groom" is a historical romance novel of approximately 90,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Will Libby overcome her doubts and fears and learn to trust a man again?
Luke Thompson, a young rancher in North Texas, is burdened with the weight of his family's troubles. With his mother's passing, his father's descent into bottle and gambling, and the care of his little brother, his best friend Travis answers an ad, seeing Luke's need not only for help but for love. When Libby comes along, and with a deep sense of responsibility, Luke proposes they spend a month together, giving themselves time to see if their partnership can blossom into something more.
Can he see beyond his frustration and anger and realize the treasure that Libby offers?
As the days turn into weeks, Libby and Luke find themselves falling for each other, discovering a profound connection and a shared sense of purpose. Yet, amidst the budding affection, challenges arise. Luke's father's mounting debts threaten the ranch, and Libby's unresolved grief hampers her creativity. Will their love be enough to weather the storms that lie ahead, or will their newfound happiness be shattered by forces beyond their control?
"Destined for the Mail-Order Groom" is a historical romance novel of approximately 90,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
428 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 22, 2024
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May 31, 2024
This is an action-packed tale of tragedy and recovery. Luke is a rancher in Texas, his father also has a ranch. Luke's mother died, and his father has spiraled, leaving Luke to take in his little brother. Luke's best friend writes a mail order bride ad, catching the interest of Libby. Libby has lost her parents in a horrible accident and has had to take in her young brother and sister. She desperately needs to either find a good paying job or get married. Everything is not all roses and chocolate! Luke is unsure about their compatibility and wants to spend a month together to see if they are able to forge ahead. There is a ton of stress for these two. If they can just put their efforts and brains together, all will work out. Good book with lots of drama.
March 11, 2025
Love via mail
Quicker than mail but still sincere love can blossom. Two souls seek comfort and peace in the days of the 1800s. Each farm/ranch an outpost on its own. Seeking a homestead and the peace of the Lord. Troubles to be borne and fought. Children to be raised and land to be nurtured. The way of life goes on and folks depend upon themselves to grow and thrive in the hardships of life. Mail took months, life took years and tears.
Family was community and all depended on each other. God guided and Man made the best he could have what the land had to offer.
Quicker than mail but still sincere love can blossom. Two souls seek comfort and peace in the days of the 1800s. Each farm/ranch an outpost on its own. Seeking a homestead and the peace of the Lord. Troubles to be borne and fought. Children to be raised and land to be nurtured. The way of life goes on and folks depend upon themselves to grow and thrive in the hardships of life. Mail took months, life took years and tears.
Family was community and all depended on each other. God guided and Man made the best he could have what the land had to offer.
June 16, 2024
Great Story
I really enjoyed reading this story, it was totally amazing. There's a lot of action and seeing how Libby is able to use her faith in God to bring about good changes in her life and the lives of her little sister and brother, and the lives of her betrothed and his father. This really is a very good story.
I really enjoyed reading this story, it was totally amazing. There's a lot of action and seeing how Libby is able to use her faith in God to bring about good changes in her life and the lives of her little sister and brother, and the lives of her betrothed and his father. This really is a very good story.
May 31, 2024
From tragedy to love.
The faith of one can open up the blessing for other's. The tragedy these two suffered and the faith of one well overcome the anger of them all. An amazing story of faith and love.
The faith of one can open up the blessing for other's. The tragedy these two suffered and the faith of one well overcome the anger of them all. An amazing story of faith and love.
June 13, 2024
Another great tale by Ms. Rivers
Lilah River has again created believable characters in another mail-order bride and groom story. I found it very hard to pause my reading of Luke and Libby's story to even make dinner, eat, or go to bed!
Lilah River has again created believable characters in another mail-order bride and groom story. I found it very hard to pause my reading of Luke and Libby's story to even make dinner, eat, or go to bed!
June 21, 2024
Destined for the Mail Order Groom
A sweet and clean falling in love story. I enjoyed reading this Mail Order Groom story its a bit different from normal mail order brides this being a groom.
A sweet and clean falling in love story. I enjoyed reading this Mail Order Groom story its a bit different from normal mail order brides this being a groom.
August 12, 2024
I really enjoyed this mail-order bride story. There is a lot of detail written into the characters to make them come alive and the plot is well-developed and keeps the reader engaged. I stayed up almost 2 hours past my usual bedtime to finish reading!
October 17, 2024
A good story!
This was one of those cute storylines that leave you feeling good about what you read! There's sad parts, violence and a lot of reference to the Bible, which combined made a great story!
This was one of those cute storylines that leave you feeling good about what you read! There's sad parts, violence and a lot of reference to the Bible, which combined made a great story!
April 4, 2025
Enchanting
First time reading this author, Allah Rivers. His is a warm hearted o be story. Great strong characters with exciting personalities.
I will recommend this book to my friends and family. Read and enjoy! You won't regret it.
First time reading this author, Allah Rivers. His is a warm hearted o be story. Great strong characters with exciting personalities.
I will recommend this book to my friends and family. Read and enjoy! You won't regret it.
April 16, 2025
A Heart Warming wonderful story
This is a sweet story full of faith, surprises, danger and romance. The characters are strong and well described. The plot is interesting, and I enjoyed the faith base.
This is a sweet story full of faith, surprises, danger and romance. The characters are strong and well described. The plot is interesting, and I enjoyed the faith base.
May 31, 2024
Delightful!
This story covers fear, anxiety, love, faith, and trust. It grips the reader to keep turning the pages, especially as people's lives change for the bad and good.
This story covers fear, anxiety, love, faith, and trust. It grips the reader to keep turning the pages, especially as people's lives change for the bad and good.
June 2, 2024
This is a compelling story of heartache, struggle, betrayal, and faith. There is so much action in this story that it keeps you turning the pages.
June 22, 2024
I loved the book.
October 19, 2024
Excellent story of hardship and perseverance
God centered story with many trials and hardships that lead to healing, a home, and love. Highly recommended for all readers.
God centered story with many trials and hardships that lead to healing, a home, and love. Highly recommended for all readers.
July 8, 2025
Good read.
Better story than the previous book. Look forward to the issue. God bless everyone and happy reading. God is our hope and our joy.
Better story than the previous book. Look forward to the issue. God bless everyone and happy reading. God is our hope and our joy.
September 10, 2025
Brides frustration
Too repetitive with same topic of . Reasons for her dilima. Reasons for his dilima too boring to read and you know they are going to marry.
Too repetitive with same topic of . Reasons for her dilima. Reasons for his dilima too boring to read and you know they are going to marry.
April 13, 2025
I loved this story.
Libby had been through so much heartache and loss with the deaths of her parents then her aunt and uncle who passed away. She sets off to find a new future via an ad for a mail order groom.
Luke has grown distant and bitter after losing his mother and his father falling into such depths of grief that he loses himself in alcohol.
Add in Libby’s younger brother and sister and Luke’s younger brother and it is truly a family saga. Great read!
Libby had been through so much heartache and loss with the deaths of her parents then her aunt and uncle who passed away. She sets off to find a new future via an ad for a mail order groom.
Luke has grown distant and bitter after losing his mother and his father falling into such depths of grief that he loses himself in alcohol.
Add in Libby’s younger brother and sister and Luke’s younger brother and it is truly a family saga. Great read!
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