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A New Pa for Ben
A scared little boy needing to be rescued.
A brave young woman willing to risk everything to help him.
After hearing about little orphaned Ben being ill-treated, Emma comes up with a plan to rescue him. That is her first battle.
Smuggling him out of San Francisco is her second battle.
Getting Travis Reid, a distant relative of Ben’s, to grant them sanctuary on his ranch is her third battle.
A marriage of convenience could be a solution.
If Travis and Emma put their mistrust aside, will love bloom between the two of them?
Or will a marriage of convenience be all they have to look forward to?
A brave young woman willing to risk everything to help him.
After hearing about little orphaned Ben being ill-treated, Emma comes up with a plan to rescue him. That is her first battle.
Smuggling him out of San Francisco is her second battle.
Getting Travis Reid, a distant relative of Ben’s, to grant them sanctuary on his ranch is her third battle.
A marriage of convenience could be a solution.
If Travis and Emma put their mistrust aside, will love bloom between the two of them?
Or will a marriage of convenience be all they have to look forward to?
121 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 4, 2026
About the author
Margaret Tanner
227 books88 followersMargaret Tanner is an award winning, best selling author.
As well as writing historical novels set in frontier Australia she has discovered a love for writing Western Romance.
Her novella, Edwina of Connecticut is one of the 50 novels in the American Mail Order Bride series. Christmas Cowboy is in the Western Christmas Anthology, Silver Belles And Stetsons.
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She has had numerous short stories published over the years, but writing Historical romance novels is her passion.
Her favourite historical period is the 1st World War. Not only has she painstakingly researched this era, but was fortunate enough to make a poignant pilgrimage to the battlefields of Gallipoli (in Turkey), France and Belgium.
She is married with three grown up sons, and two gorgeous grand-daughters. Margaret lives in Australia. She has recently retired from work, and hopes to concentrate on her writing.
As well as writing historical novels set in frontier Australia she has discovered a love for writing Western Romance.
Her novella, Edwina of Connecticut is one of the 50 novels in the American Mail Order Bride series. Christmas Cowboy is in the Western Christmas Anthology, Silver Belles And Stetsons.
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She has had numerous short stories published over the years, but writing Historical romance novels is her passion.
Her favourite historical period is the 1st World War. Not only has she painstakingly researched this era, but was fortunate enough to make a poignant pilgrimage to the battlefields of Gallipoli (in Turkey), France and Belgium.
She is married with three grown up sons, and two gorgeous grand-daughters. Margaret lives in Australia. She has recently retired from work, and hopes to concentrate on her writing.
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May 6, 2026
YOU’RE THE ONLY PERSON I COULD THINK OF TO SAVE BEN
The series is a set of clean, historical stories that each reads as a stand-alone. They all will revolve around a fatherless child and a man who steps up. The story will have some mystery, secrets, and second chances. In the end, it brings happiness to the main characters involved.
The story begins in the 1880s in San Francisco, California. Two friends, Gloria and Emma Marsh, are talking about another lady, Sadie, who had a child with a rich and influential man, George Reid. He was a married man who didn’t mind preying on young women. The child, a boy, now four years old, named Ben, is living at The Good Care Live-In School and Orphanage. The problem is that Sadie has passed away, and now George, too, is deceased. This leaves Ben at the mercy of Good Care. Gloria has Sadie’s few possessions, including legal paperwork.
“It’s some legal document stating that a Mr. George Reid of San Francisco would be responsible for paying for the support of Benjamin Jenkins, at The Good Care Live-In School and Orphanage. If something were to happen to him, Travis Reid from Virginia City would take over the responsibility for the child’s support.”
The story has the good, the bad, and the evil. Gloria is leaving with family for Wyoming, and that leaves only Emma to rescue Ben—but how? With the assistance of her weekend employer, Gus Lempriere, she explains the dilemma, and when he hears more about an auction for rich men to buy this little boy—he must act. Together, they plot out a plan, and once Ben is free of the home, they must leave San Francisco and travel to Virginia City.
I was engrossed in this tale of the rescue of an innocent child and giving him a future. Ben takes to Emma quickly, probably missing having a caring person in his life, and even calls her ma. What will happen when she arrives in Nevada and finds Travis Reid? Sometimes unscrupulous deeds must happen when a life is on the line—and Ben’s life is in peril. What happens when two people, Emma and Travis, both want Ben in their lives? Is a future set so that everyone has happiness?
NOTE: I read this book with my paid subscription to Kindle Unlimited.
The series is a set of clean, historical stories that each reads as a stand-alone. They all will revolve around a fatherless child and a man who steps up. The story will have some mystery, secrets, and second chances. In the end, it brings happiness to the main characters involved.
The story begins in the 1880s in San Francisco, California. Two friends, Gloria and Emma Marsh, are talking about another lady, Sadie, who had a child with a rich and influential man, George Reid. He was a married man who didn’t mind preying on young women. The child, a boy, now four years old, named Ben, is living at The Good Care Live-In School and Orphanage. The problem is that Sadie has passed away, and now George, too, is deceased. This leaves Ben at the mercy of Good Care. Gloria has Sadie’s few possessions, including legal paperwork.
“It’s some legal document stating that a Mr. George Reid of San Francisco would be responsible for paying for the support of Benjamin Jenkins, at The Good Care Live-In School and Orphanage. If something were to happen to him, Travis Reid from Virginia City would take over the responsibility for the child’s support.”
The story has the good, the bad, and the evil. Gloria is leaving with family for Wyoming, and that leaves only Emma to rescue Ben—but how? With the assistance of her weekend employer, Gus Lempriere, she explains the dilemma, and when he hears more about an auction for rich men to buy this little boy—he must act. Together, they plot out a plan, and once Ben is free of the home, they must leave San Francisco and travel to Virginia City.
I was engrossed in this tale of the rescue of an innocent child and giving him a future. Ben takes to Emma quickly, probably missing having a caring person in his life, and even calls her ma. What will happen when she arrives in Nevada and finds Travis Reid? Sometimes unscrupulous deeds must happen when a life is on the line—and Ben’s life is in peril. What happens when two people, Emma and Travis, both want Ben in their lives? Is a future set so that everyone has happiness?
NOTE: I read this book with my paid subscription to Kindle Unlimited.
May 4, 2026
Can any good come from deeds so dark and ugly?
Emma is my hero, her bravery, determination and willingness to rescue and love Ben has me liking and respecting her.
Equally Travis earns your respect and love too when he doesn't hesitate believe Emma and accept Ben, he is a little harsh initially but quickly changes his tone and actions when he hears the horrific tale Emma has for him and sees the evidence of abuse with his own eyes.
This is a really sweet and heartwarming tale that shows second chances are possible and blended families can also be packed with love and happiness.
I also really like Gus, as a support character he is great....fun, smart and just as brave as Emma.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
Emma is my hero, her bravery, determination and willingness to rescue and love Ben has me liking and respecting her.
Equally Travis earns your respect and love too when he doesn't hesitate believe Emma and accept Ben, he is a little harsh initially but quickly changes his tone and actions when he hears the horrific tale Emma has for him and sees the evidence of abuse with his own eyes.
This is a really sweet and heartwarming tale that shows second chances are possible and blended families can also be packed with love and happiness.
I also really like Gus, as a support character he is great....fun, smart and just as brave as Emma.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
May 5, 2026
She didn’t trust men
Emma didn’t appreciate or trust men in general. When she finds out about an orphaned boy who was about to be sold to a terrible man by the wicked matron, Emma steps up. Finding out Ben has a relative named Travis, Emma seeks him out. Little did she expect how things would end.
Emma didn’t appreciate or trust men in general. When she finds out about an orphaned boy who was about to be sold to a terrible man by the wicked matron, Emma steps up. Finding out Ben has a relative named Travis, Emma seeks him out. Little did she expect how things would end.
May 7, 2026
Fatherless Western Children book 2
Emma rescued little Ben from an orphanage that was abusive and getting ready to sell him. Emma traveled out west with Ben to meet Travis, Ben's Uncle. Emma was hoping he could help raise him.
But, they got so much more. They found family. Great Story and Series.
Emma rescued little Ben from an orphanage that was abusive and getting ready to sell him. Emma traveled out west with Ben to meet Travis, Ben's Uncle. Emma was hoping he could help raise him.
But, they got so much more. They found family. Great Story and Series.
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May 9, 2026A New Pa for Ben (Fatherless Western Children) Book 2
This is a story that tugs at your heart strings. Ben is a child that has been abused at the orphanage. Emma is a woman with a heart that hurts for Ben. Travis is a man who helps Emma and Ben this is a story you don't want to miss reading. Margaret Tanner always delivers a story that tugs at your heart.
This is a story that tugs at your heart strings. Ben is a child that has been abused at the orphanage. Emma is a woman with a heart that hurts for Ben. Travis is a man who helps Emma and Ben this is a story you don't want to miss reading. Margaret Tanner always delivers a story that tugs at your heart.
May 23, 2026
Running for Justice
Emma is just trying to help a friend in the book A New Pa for Ben, when Emma is forced to kidnap Ben, to save his life. Emma can’t believe the conditions Ben has to live with and has to use strong subterfuge to gain control and leave San Francisco quickly. She needs to find Ben’s cousin, Travis to help her. Great storyline and characters.
Emma is just trying to help a friend in the book A New Pa for Ben, when Emma is forced to kidnap Ben, to save his life. Emma can’t believe the conditions Ben has to live with and has to use strong subterfuge to gain control and leave San Francisco quickly. She needs to find Ben’s cousin, Travis to help her. Great storyline and characters.
May 7, 2026
very good
A very good book to read. Written by Margaret Tanner is a well written book. This is a very enjoyable book that can be read in an evening. Very nice.
A very good book to read. Written by Margaret Tanner is a well written book. This is a very enjoyable book that can be read in an evening. Very nice.
May 10, 2026
I enjoyed the book! I recommend reading it!
May 17, 2026
A New Pa for Ben. Book 2 in Fatherless Western Widows
I loved this wonderful story of little Ben wanting to find a mommy and a daddy. Emma was a strong woman and determine to steal him out of an orphanage where he was mistreated and find his distance relative, Travis, to raise him. I enjoyed following the storyline to hopefully an HEA for everyone. JudyE
I loved this wonderful story of little Ben wanting to find a mommy and a daddy. Emma was a strong woman and determine to steal him out of an orphanage where he was mistreated and find his distance relative, Travis, to raise him. I enjoyed following the storyline to hopefully an HEA for everyone. JudyE
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