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The Bride's Unknown Legacy: An Inspirational Romance Novel
Twenty-two-year-old Elsie Mays, the spirited daughter of a wealthy rancher, discovers a shocking family secret, prompting her to flee Minnesota under the cover of night. For years, she believed her mother and brother died in a buggy accident, but a hidden tintype reveals they were alive in Wyoming two years later. Determined to uncover the truth and reunite with them, Elsie places a mail-order-bride ad, knowing she can't make the journey alone.
Little did she know the man she’d have to marry might as well be the ticket to another kind of happiness...
Carson Galloway, a 32-year-old blacksmith from Rock Ridge, Wyoming, answers Elsie's ad, seeking love and belonging. Scarred by a tragic past, Carson is seen warily by the townspeople, yet beneath his rugged exterior lies a gentle heart yearning for connection. Unbeknownst to him, Elsie is searching for her family—and her long-lost brother is Carson's best friend, sent away by their father.
Can Carson ever believe that someone can love him despite his scars?
In Rock Ridge, Elsie is drawn to Carson's strength and kindness, sensing a shared pain. Carson, captivated by Elsie's courage, becomes her protector. Together, they unravel her family's mysteries, confronting their pasts. Will they discover true love's transformative power and the home they've longed for?
"The Bride's Unknown Legacy" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Little did she know the man she’d have to marry might as well be the ticket to another kind of happiness...
Carson Galloway, a 32-year-old blacksmith from Rock Ridge, Wyoming, answers Elsie's ad, seeking love and belonging. Scarred by a tragic past, Carson is seen warily by the townspeople, yet beneath his rugged exterior lies a gentle heart yearning for connection. Unbeknownst to him, Elsie is searching for her family—and her long-lost brother is Carson's best friend, sent away by their father.
Can Carson ever believe that someone can love him despite his scars?
In Rock Ridge, Elsie is drawn to Carson's strength and kindness, sensing a shared pain. Carson, captivated by Elsie's courage, becomes her protector. Together, they unravel her family's mysteries, confronting their pasts. Will they discover true love's transformative power and the home they've longed for?
"The Bride's Unknown Legacy" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
- GenresHistorical
421 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 3, 2024
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July 13, 2024
Carson Galloway is 32 years old and never been in love. He would dearly like to marry and have children, but he doesn't think anyone will want him. Carson is a blacksmith, having learned from a good friend. His teacher was working the forge when there was an explosion. Carson tried his best to save him and was severely burned, and his friend died. Carson carries painful scars oner his neck, chest and back. He is also 6'5", a huge, muscled man with a soft heart. Elsie Mays is 22 years old, the daughter of a very rich man who wants her to marry his business partner so they can be richer. He told Elsie that her mother and, her brother died in a carriage accident which is a lie. Henry was born with half a left leg and damaged hand, and their father didn't want that to reflect on him, so he sent them away. Carson posted a mail order bride ad but never expected anyone to reply. Elsie did reply, so she could search for her mother and brother. Elsie and Carson's story is so twisted and complicated, but it is a tale of learning to trust and love. i thoroughly enjoyed this book!
September 16, 2024
KU read
This was fine. It got a little bit tv-drama in there and the end was super rushed, but it wasnt terrible.
I found the bit with the Dad at the end a bit much- very Bond villan- with revealing all your secrets and motivations and what not.
Stangely my gripe is that C was pretty open about sharing his feelings with his friend J and I just dont think that's particularly period/place acurate- but maybe Im wrong. And then this was a story with a lot of tell but not show. Yes we hear that E is strong willed, but never FEEL her intention.
All in all ok -not bad not great
This was fine. It got a little bit tv-drama in there and the end was super rushed, but it wasnt terrible.
I found the bit with the Dad at the end a bit much- very Bond villan- with revealing all your secrets and motivations and what not.
Stangely my gripe is that C was pretty open about sharing his feelings with his friend J and I just dont think that's particularly period/place acurate- but maybe Im wrong. And then this was a story with a lot of tell but not show. Yes we hear that E is strong willed, but never FEEL her intention.
All in all ok -not bad not great
July 20, 2024
Great clean book
I throughly enjoyed this book.
Elsie left her father's home for two reasons she wanted to avoid a force marriage to a man she did not like and she wanted to know what happened to her mother and brother. Does she find out what happened and does she advocate the marriage you will have to grab this well written wonderful fill character book to find out.
I throughly enjoyed this book.
Elsie left her father's home for two reasons she wanted to avoid a force marriage to a man she did not like and she wanted to know what happened to her mother and brother. Does she find out what happened and does she advocate the marriage you will have to grab this well written wonderful fill character book to find out.
August 2, 2024
Great Story
When Elsie hears her Dad's plan to marry her off to a rich man 15 years older than her just to combine his wealth with the wealth of the other man , she decides to leave home. She replies to a mail order bride ad and goes to Wyoming to marry a man of her choosing and to find her mother and younger brother. This really is a very good story.
When Elsie hears her Dad's plan to marry her off to a rich man 15 years older than her just to combine his wealth with the wealth of the other man , she decides to leave home. She replies to a mail order bride ad and goes to Wyoming to marry a man of her choosing and to find her mother and younger brother. This really is a very good story.
September 2, 2024
Typos and inconsistencies. Elsie wrote her dad a letter that she was looking for her mother and little brother, then later she is glad she hadn't let him know. Carson had been seen at the forge with his shirt off, but then no only Jacob had ever seen his scars. Jacob referred to as Jason. Sweet story overall but the missing words and inconsistencies were distracting.
September 11, 2024
The Bride’s Unknown Legacy
As soon as I saw the name Elsie Mays in the opening chapter of this book I knew I had to read it. Mays is my maiden name and I was enthralled to read a story , although fiction, about someone I could have been related to. Elsie and Carson had a beautiful relationship and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the book.
As soon as I saw the name Elsie Mays in the opening chapter of this book I knew I had to read it. Mays is my maiden name and I was enthralled to read a story , although fiction, about someone I could have been related to. Elsie and Carson had a beautiful relationship and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the book.
March 1, 2025
Scared my husband!
We were driving through town and I came to the end of the story where we learned who was still alive! When I read it, I hollered out they're alive they're alive!! LOL scared him half to death and I had to explain because he wasn't sure what I was talking about! LOL good story!
We were driving through town and I came to the end of the story where we learned who was still alive! When I read it, I hollered out they're alive they're alive!! LOL scared him half to death and I had to explain because he wasn't sure what I was talking about! LOL good story!
July 24, 2024
A father's betrayal to finding true love.
I loved this story line. So much heart ache on them both, to find each other and the love they deserved. So glad that she found her mom and brother too.
I loved this story line. So much heart ache on them both, to find each other and the love they deserved. So glad that she found her mom and brother too.
July 11, 2024
Loved it!
Carson and Elsie had me rooting for them from the beginning. This was a very heartwarming read for me. Brought tears to my eyes.
Kudos Grace!
Carson and Elsie had me rooting for them from the beginning. This was a very heartwarming read for me. Brought tears to my eyes.
Kudos Grace!
July 12, 2024
Loved it!
I had this waiting and now I think I should've read it sooner! Great story, great writing, great ending. Good job Grace!
I had this waiting and now I think I should've read it sooner! Great story, great writing, great ending. Good job Grace!
July 18, 2024
The Strong Survive
This was so well written that I could feel what she felt. She was strong but also compassionate. His gentle ways won her heart. Loved this book so much.
This was so well written that I could feel what she felt. She was strong but also compassionate. His gentle ways won her heart. Loved this book so much.
August 21, 2024
What a great story
Loved all of the characters and the great story line.
Glad the town finally accepted Carson and thrilled she reunited with her mother and brother
Loved all of the characters and the great story line.
Glad the town finally accepted Carson and thrilled she reunited with her mother and brother
September 3, 2024
The Bride’s Guide Unknown Legal
I loved Elsie’s spirit and determination to find the mother and brother she lost so many years ago. I n all of that, she also found a husband.
I loved Elsie’s spirit and determination to find the mother and brother she lost so many years ago. I n all of that, she also found a husband.
December 27, 2024
Suspense and romance in the old west. I enjoyed this novel very much and am very happy to have read it.
January 29, 2025
Hire a proofreader!
I loved the story but the unacceptable amount of errors actually made me angry. I am embarrassed for the author. Please hire a proofreader.
I loved the story but the unacceptable amount of errors actually made me angry. I am embarrassed for the author. Please hire a proofreader.
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