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Mail Order Brides #2
Montana's Bride
An Inspirational Romantic Novelette
Montana’s Bride ~ Book 2
Montana Kincaid figures if writing a mail order bride worked out so well for his youngest brother, why not try it himself? He’s made sure to ask all the right questions so he doesn’t end up with any of the surprises Jessie had. But life is often full of surprises—unfortunately, they’re not all good surprises!
Mary Dobson lost her parents when she was still a child. Her aunt and uncle took her in and to raise. Out of obligation, Mary corresponded with Calvin, a friend of theirs, but stopped writing him once she started receiving letters from Montana. Unsettled by a recent letter from Calvin, Mary decides it best that she join her fiancé, Montana, several months earlier than planned.
Did runaway brides exist as early as the 1800s? Or is there more trouble brewing on the homestead? The Kincaids are not strangers to danger, but this time, will they lose a new addition to their family?
Mail Order Brides series:
Jessie’s Bride
Montana’s Bride
Caleb’s Bride
Marshall’s Bride
Montana’s Bride ~ Book 2
Montana Kincaid figures if writing a mail order bride worked out so well for his youngest brother, why not try it himself? He’s made sure to ask all the right questions so he doesn’t end up with any of the surprises Jessie had. But life is often full of surprises—unfortunately, they’re not all good surprises!
Mary Dobson lost her parents when she was still a child. Her aunt and uncle took her in and to raise. Out of obligation, Mary corresponded with Calvin, a friend of theirs, but stopped writing him once she started receiving letters from Montana. Unsettled by a recent letter from Calvin, Mary decides it best that she join her fiancé, Montana, several months earlier than planned.
Did runaway brides exist as early as the 1800s? Or is there more trouble brewing on the homestead? The Kincaids are not strangers to danger, but this time, will they lose a new addition to their family?
Mail Order Brides series:
Jessie’s Bride
Montana’s Bride
Caleb’s Bride
Marshall’s Bride
44 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 9, 2014
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Susette Williams
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December 16, 2014
Loved this story! It was a sweet romance and had lots of action.
August 31, 2019
Susette Williams has written a series of short stories (taking less than an hour to read) for time-strapped readers. This one is about Montana Kincaid and his bride Mary. Montana wanted to avoid the problems Jessie encountered with his bride, by asking lots of questions about Mary's parents. However, Mary's parents are long gone and she lives with her aunt and uncle. She tells him that another man was writing to her with the intention of marriage, but she broke it off because she became concerned with the man's attitude. This is a quick story about a mail-order bride.
Mail Order Brides
1. Jessie's Bride (2014)
** 2. Montana's Bride (2014)
3. Caleb's Bride (2015)
4. Marshall's Bride (2015)
5. Husband of the Bride (2015)
Mail Order Brides
1. Jessie's Bride (2014)
** 2. Montana's Bride (2014)
3. Caleb's Bride (2015)
4. Marshall's Bride (2015)
5. Husband of the Bride (2015)
October 29, 2017
Incomplete
While the writing is fine, characters and plot interesting this is a couple of chapters, it is not a book.
While the writing is fine, characters and plot interesting this is a couple of chapters, it is not a book.
December 8, 2019
Short, Fun, sweet, clean story.
December 26, 2021
Short and sweet. This is a great story and I really liked the characters. The narrator did a great job.
January 12, 2025
LOL. The was hilarious. Chief Rainwater. HaHaHa!
Brandishing definition:
“wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
Brandishing definition:
“wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
June 17, 2026
Wonderful story. I really enjoyed it
July 17, 2015
Montana Kincaid wanted a wife. His brother had sent for a mail order bride and the two of them were happy and expecting a child. In secret, Montana began writing to Sarah. Both of them promised honesty in their letters.
Sarah was raised by relatives after her parents died from diphtheria. At t her request she had corresponded with Calvin Peters who her relatives thought would be good for her. Sarah was not comfortable around him and told Montana that she would not correspond with Calvin again.
Word arrived that Calvin was coming to visit her. Rather than face him Sarah left him another letter advising him that they would not suit. She then wrote to Montana telling him she was taking the stage and coming early.
Montana was thrilled and so was his Mother and brothers. That Sunday they married after church but while Sarah went to the outhouse, Calvin got her a carried her off at gun point. One of Montana's brothers was a sheriff so the former a posses and got a tracker. The sheriff had learned that Calvin was a known criminal who was violent with women.
Sarah was raised by relatives after her parents died from diphtheria. At t her request she had corresponded with Calvin Peters who her relatives thought would be good for her. Sarah was not comfortable around him and told Montana that she would not correspond with Calvin again.
Word arrived that Calvin was coming to visit her. Rather than face him Sarah left him another letter advising him that they would not suit. She then wrote to Montana telling him she was taking the stage and coming early.
Montana was thrilled and so was his Mother and brothers. That Sunday they married after church but while Sarah went to the outhouse, Calvin got her a carried her off at gun point. One of Montana's brothers was a sheriff so the former a posses and got a tracker. The sheriff had learned that Calvin was a known criminal who was violent with women.
March 16, 2016
--I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review
I love this series, the books are the perfect length for my walk or cooking dinner. This one features Montana, the 27 year old brother. He has sent for his bride, only to find out that she is being stalked by a previous suitor arranged by her parents. Mary arrives in House Springs several days early and the chemistry between Montana and Mary is immediate. The letters between them did not disappoint their actual meeting. They marry and right away, the stalker arrives. Can Montana save her? I won't let the ending out! Susette Williams is able to develop the characters in the short novellas so that you feel you know this family!
Lawrence Yaklin has a great performance. His voice is perfect for historical western romance
I love this series, the books are the perfect length for my walk or cooking dinner. This one features Montana, the 27 year old brother. He has sent for his bride, only to find out that she is being stalked by a previous suitor arranged by her parents. Mary arrives in House Springs several days early and the chemistry between Montana and Mary is immediate. The letters between them did not disappoint their actual meeting. They marry and right away, the stalker arrives. Can Montana save her? I won't let the ending out! Susette Williams is able to develop the characters in the short novellas so that you feel you know this family!
Lawrence Yaklin has a great performance. His voice is perfect for historical western romance
March 28, 2016
I listened to the Audible audio version of this book.
"I Enjoy ALL the Mail Order Bride Audiobooks"
Montana's Bride was especially good. Mary was writing to a man named Calvin out of feelings of obligation then decided to go out west to marry Montana. Things are going pretty well until she receives an unexpected visitor. This book had a good twist.
Again, I love this series. It has a most relaxing affect on me. I like the way Susette Williams has them all linked together and hope she keeps writing them. They could go far.
Lawrence D. Yaklin did another terrific performance with this audiobook. His voice is relaxing as well. He has a good western tone that's perfect for the stories. Another awesome listen.
Audiobook received in exchange for an honest review.
January 27, 2015
Montana and his Mail Order Bride Mary
This is the second book in this series with the Kincaid brothers and can easily read as a standalone. Montana Kincaid decided that if younger brother, Jessie, could get a sweet mail order bride, with Sarah, why not do the same. Mary Dobson lost both parents when she was very young and is living with an Aunt and Uncle who are pushing her to marry, but she wants it to be her choice, not theirs. This story has twist and turns with mystery and suspense and the dialogue is sweet. The Kincaid family are a loving and caring bunch with the four sons who have fun picking on each other, but when it comes to family and threats, they stick together.
This is the second book in this series with the Kincaid brothers and can easily read as a standalone. Montana Kincaid decided that if younger brother, Jessie, could get a sweet mail order bride, with Sarah, why not do the same. Mary Dobson lost both parents when she was very young and is living with an Aunt and Uncle who are pushing her to marry, but she wants it to be her choice, not theirs. This story has twist and turns with mystery and suspense and the dialogue is sweet. The Kincaid family are a loving and caring bunch with the four sons who have fun picking on each other, but when it comes to family and threats, they stick together.
February 16, 2015
"Montana's Bride" is the next novelette and takes up where "Jessie's Bride " leaves off. I enjoyed this story as well but it wasn't as exciting as "Jessie Bride" but then I don't think the Kincaid family would like it to be that exciting but before you think there wasn't excitement let me assure you there was!
I am really enjoying these little stories and it helps that I can read them right after each other and not have to wait to start the next one and I love the fact that they end without a cliff hanger!
I am giving "Montana's Bride" five stars. I was given a pdf file for my honest review!
I am really enjoying these little stories and it helps that I can read them right after each other and not have to wait to start the next one and I love the fact that they end without a cliff hanger!
I am giving "Montana's Bride" five stars. I was given a pdf file for my honest review!
December 30, 2014
The author Susette Williams packs a lot of action, laughter, and romance into this short story to keep you flipping the pages to find out what happens.
I enjoyed reading about Montana and his mail order bride but I was most intrigued about Montana's Mom. I would have loved to read more about her and her hardships she faced.
Although I miss the in-depth details of a regular sized book, this would be great for when you just have a few precious moments just for you.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed reading about Montana and his mail order bride but I was most intrigued about Montana's Mom. I would have loved to read more about her and her hardships she faced.
Although I miss the in-depth details of a regular sized book, this would be great for when you just have a few precious moments just for you.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 25, 2016
I think my biggest problem with this story is its brevity. I know it was the author's intent to provide a quick read for those with busy lives, but so much gets left unsaid that the characters come across as flat instead of real people. I've been reading a lot of novellas lately, and while I like that they are a quick read, it's hard to fall in love with characters you barely get to know. The fact that this is linked to five other stories had me expecting more and getting less.
October 26, 2015
I just didn't see this as a five star story as others did. It was so ridiculously simple and elementary, it was painful to make it to the end, and it was only 70 some pages. It had nothing to do with the fact it was a novella, it was the writing. I'd say it was written for a seventh grader, but that would kind of be an insult to seventh graders.
March 17, 2016
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."
A short sweet romance with a spurned suitor. A bit of mystery thrown in for good measure.
The narration was well done, The characters were excellently portrayed.
A short sweet romance with a spurned suitor. A bit of mystery thrown in for good measure.
The narration was well done, The characters were excellently portrayed.
April 7, 2016
I should've listened to book one before I played this one. Oh well. I didn't like this book. Didn't catch my attention as it did others. That's why I rated this book a 3 star.
"I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher, and narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com."
"I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher, and narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com."
December 20, 2014
This is the sequel to Jessie's Bride and it is just as good. Ms. Williams packs a lot of story into just a few pages. This is a perfect length to read if you don't have much time. I am looking forward to the next story in this series.
March 5, 2015
Another short and sweet story. Montana corresponds with a woman who is interested in being his bride and they have plans. When she is bothered by another man who she has written to, she decides to arrive early. But the man follows her and causes trouble.
September 28, 2015
Susette has done it again. This is a most delightful story. Mail order bride and a kidnapping. A wonderful hero and great man of character. You will be engaged, as I was, from the very beginning. Highly recommend this book.
November 5, 2015
I enjoyed the second story in this series as much as the first. Montana learned that just because things work out for others does not mean it's going to work out the same for him. Will he get to stay with mail order bride? Read to find out!
January 2, 2016
Montana and Mary's story has the Mail Order Bride cuteness as far as the correspondence and the little twist the day of the wedding. This story keeps your attention and is a quick easy read. I was gifted this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
March 28, 2016
This novella is a short, sweet and fun story. I liked it because it was a quick listen when I knew that I wouldn't have time for a longer one. Narration was very good.
I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
February 14, 2015
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were great and the book was suspenseful. I enjoy reading Susette's books. I was given a copy of the book to read and provide an honest review.
February 28, 2015
A GOOD QUICK READ
It just goes to show you that when you do something out of spite it always gets you in the end. A good story.
LCR
It just goes to show you that when you do something out of spite it always gets you in the end. A good story.
LCR
April 2, 2015
Very good start to a story
Book 2 was even shorter than the first one. This story left me wanting a longer story. I will probably read the other two, but I am very disappointed.
Book 2 was even shorter than the first one. This story left me wanting a longer story. I will probably read the other two, but I am very disappointed.
April 20, 2015
4 stars. Short book
June 1, 2016
As with book #1 too short. A little unbelievable that this is the second of four brothers to take a mail order bride and that each bride was a dead tormentor by the end of the short story.
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