A Mail-Order Groom to Save Christmas: A Western Historical Romance Book

by Dolly Carter

Theirs was never meant to be a love story…

Desperate for a husband before Christmas, Delilah does the she advertises for one. All to protect her ailing mother and save their struggling ranch.

She never expected her groom to be so handsome… or to arrive with his little daughter, who hasn’t spoken since the fire that shattered their lives.

A brooding widower with a wounded past, Alex promises to protect Delilah…if only she’ll let them stay.
“It’s just a marriage for protection,” she warns.
“I’m not here for love,” he shoots back.

Yet the harder they fight to keep their distance, the deeper they’re pulled together. But when danger and betrayal force them apart and put the child’s life at risk, Delilah and Alex must fight their way back to each other.

Will Christmas find them together?

Marriage of Convenience, Mail-order Groom, Widower with kid, Strong Heroine, Found Family

*This is a Western historical romance novel by Dolly Carter, published by Cobalt Fairy.

No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.

Pick up "A Mail-Order Groom to Save Christmas" today to discover Dolly's wonderful new story!

401 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 30, 2025

Reviews

[Virginie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pas vraiment ce à quoi je m'attendais vu le titre. On ne parle de Noël que brièvement dans le dernier chapitre.
Le côté "thriller" prend beaucoup de place et ce n'était pas ce que je cherchais donc il peu déçue.
Mais sinon l'histoire n'est pas mauvaise.

[Cecelia Gardon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This in a phenomenal book! The characters are well written and believable. The plot keeps you riveted to the point it’s impossible to put down.

My favorite part is it is cleanly written with no graphic content.

[Kathleen A · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Mail-Order Groom to Save Christmas was a feel good book at rimes but also a mystery and thriller! I could not stop reading it! Some things may be predictable but then it is mixed with danger and suspense!

[Kathy Brickert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet!

Lovely story! I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters. Hazel was a great addition! Needs a bit of editing. Eye colors that change and some details, but a really great read.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chapter 20 " I thought your ma (Ma) was bringing a movie star over here.
Movies were not being shown in Montana at time period when book was portraying.
Chapter 5 " heard a cough the a child's cry" ?

[Debra Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zi enjoyed reading Delilah and Alex's story

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written story that held my interest throughout.

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dolly Carter is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. Her stories are interesting with romance, danger, humor and a few surprises. You can picture her characters and want to get to know them. I look forward to her next book.