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Seasons Mail Order Bride #1
Charlotte's Summer
Seattle orphan Charlotte Bates is horrified when the evil Mr Graynger informs her that on her upcoming 18th birthday, she WILL become his wife. But Charlotte simply can't marry him ... she won't! He is vulgar, putrid and disrespectful - not to mention, over three times her age.With help from her best friend Beth and the kindly Mistress Belle, Charlotte is soon heading east to marry young farmer Thomas Ackerman in Conrad, Montana.
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As her life in Conrad unfolds, Charlotte meets a wonderful mix of townsfolk, including her future husband Thomas, the lovely Louise, the interfering Mabel, and an adorable 8 year old boy named Junior.
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But even in Paradise, life doesn't always turn out the way we might hope or expect it to. Has Charlotte jumped from the frying pan into the fire? Or might she learn that amidst the mud and the blood and the tears, romance and love can materialize in the most magical, unexpected ways.
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The Seasons Mail Order Bride series:
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Series 1 - Seasons
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Book One - Charlotte's Summer
Book Two - Falling for Beth
Book Three - Alice in Winterland
Book Four - Spring Belle
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Series 2 - Seasons Sons & Daughters
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Book One - Madeline's Match
Book Two - Hannah's Hope
Book Three - Sarah's Choice
Book Four - Stella's Fella
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As her life in Conrad unfolds, Charlotte meets a wonderful mix of townsfolk, including her future husband Thomas, the lovely Louise, the interfering Mabel, and an adorable 8 year old boy named Junior.
*
But even in Paradise, life doesn't always turn out the way we might hope or expect it to. Has Charlotte jumped from the frying pan into the fire? Or might she learn that amidst the mud and the blood and the tears, romance and love can materialize in the most magical, unexpected ways.
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The Seasons Mail Order Bride series:
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Series 1 - Seasons
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Book One - Charlotte's Summer
Book Two - Falling for Beth
Book Three - Alice in Winterland
Book Four - Spring Belle
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Series 2 - Seasons Sons & Daughters
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Book One - Madeline's Match
Book Two - Hannah's Hope
Book Three - Sarah's Choice
Book Four - Stella's Fella
166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2015
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January 3, 2016
I was hoping for a sweet romance with a cute couple what I got was a clean romance and that's not a bad thing but when it's followed by ...
~Lacklustre plot
~Unconvincing premise
~ Dull characters
~ Bland romance
~ Lack of depth in all the above department making reading a chore.
There were so many things wrong with this book and skim reading the next 50% didn't show any improvement in the plot, characters or romance in Charlotte's Summer either. I'm glad I gave this new series a chance but now I'm ready to have a go at different book and perhaps I'll find a gem.
October 18, 2015
This was a light quick feel good read. Although meant as a novella I would have liked to read a bit more of this story. For a mail order bride story the characters seemed just a little too quick to accept each other when they were complete strangers to each other. I think a bit more story development would have made it s great read.
December 1, 2015
Mail Order Bride
This is a perfect read for the days one needs a pick-me-up. Everything is perfect; everyone is flawless; nothing could ever go wrong. The sweetness is a little bit unbelievable, but that's what gives the most powerful punch in this quick, easy-read romance.
This is a perfect read for the days one needs a pick-me-up. Everything is perfect; everyone is flawless; nothing could ever go wrong. The sweetness is a little bit unbelievable, but that's what gives the most powerful punch in this quick, easy-read romance.
April 22, 2016
I gave Charlotte's Summer 4 stars because Annie Lane made it easy to visualize the characters and setting and feel empathy for Charlotte, Thomas, Junior, Earl and others. The story moved quickly and had a happy ending. I look forward to reading the other stories in the series.
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November 4, 2016
It was sweet. everyone in is sweet except Mr Graynger. I'd keep this one in mind when my daughter is in her teens as a good simple love story with good people who aren't expecting too much out of life but the simple things.
December 26, 2015
So sweet
Have to say I enjoyed this book a lot. If you like old fashioned romance you'll truly enjoy this book.
Have to say I enjoyed this book a lot. If you like old fashioned romance you'll truly enjoy this book.
January 12, 2016
It was very refreshing to read I love good decent books. On to the next one which I have a feeling I'm going to love as well.
March 13, 2016
Very sweet and funny book. Perfect for a quick read.
March 25, 2016
A very enjoyable read
It's great to read a book that is simple and just plain nice. This was a quick easy read and all without a bad word!
It's great to read a book that is simple and just plain nice. This was a quick easy read and all without a bad word!
February 2, 2017
This is one of those stories that I wished hadn't ended. Beautifully written, this is a short and sweet Mail Order Bride book.
Charlotte is at her wits end because she has to leave the orphanage as she has turned 18.
Thomas appears to be very contented with the life he is living on his farm and yet, there is something missing. His best friend is a female pig! And I think that says it all.
Charlotte and Thomas get together and it's the little things like a smile that start meaning something to each of them.
There is also the little boy whose mother died. He is just too cute for words.
Most enjoyable.
Charlotte is at her wits end because she has to leave the orphanage as she has turned 18.
Thomas appears to be very contented with the life he is living on his farm and yet, there is something missing. His best friend is a female pig! And I think that says it all.
Charlotte and Thomas get together and it's the little things like a smile that start meaning something to each of them.
There is also the little boy whose mother died. He is just too cute for words.
Most enjoyable.
January 7, 2020
Mail Order Bride Charlotte’s Summer
Charlotte lived in an orphan in Seattle and the man who runs it is older he’s been leering over her sense she turned sixteen, he tells her when she is eighteen he’s going to marry him. She doesn’t want this and in a few weeks she will be eighteen.
Thomas needs a wife he is lonely and with only Rosy to keep him company he writes an advertisement with a bridal agency.
Charlotte escapes but what will she do when she finds out about Rosy ?
Great book I enjoyed reading this story.
Charlotte lived in an orphan in Seattle and the man who runs it is older he’s been leering over her sense she turned sixteen, he tells her when she is eighteen he’s going to marry him. She doesn’t want this and in a few weeks she will be eighteen.
Thomas needs a wife he is lonely and with only Rosy to keep him company he writes an advertisement with a bridal agency.
Charlotte escapes but what will she do when she finds out about Rosy ?
Great book I enjoyed reading this story.
August 11, 2017
Mail Order Bride-Charlotte's Summer:Clean Sweet Western Cowboy Romance(Seasons Mail Order Brides Book)
This was just the sweetest story I've been lucky enough to read. When I read clean sweet western cowboy romance I was so surprised that this was just the book I would like. I recommend it to anyone who wants a good time reading.
This was just the sweetest story I've been lucky enough to read. When I read clean sweet western cowboy romance I was so surprised that this was just the book I would like. I recommend it to anyone who wants a good time reading.
June 23, 2018
Quaint Romance
The premise of the story is fairly typical for mail order bride novels. The only things that really bothered me were 1) how much they focused on her beauty and his handsomeness as a reason for their growing "love" and 2) that they are in love after a couple letters and a week together. It was a sweet, clean story and a fun, easy read.
The premise of the story is fairly typical for mail order bride novels. The only things that really bothered me were 1) how much they focused on her beauty and his handsomeness as a reason for their growing "love" and 2) that they are in love after a couple letters and a week together. It was a sweet, clean story and a fun, easy read.
November 23, 2016
Suitable for pre-teen readers!
This is a a rather mediocre work that does manage to deliver on the titles promise of a clean, sweet romance. In short nothing happens that a parent can object to if their pre-teen daughter should happen to read this book!
This is a a rather mediocre work that does manage to deliver on the titles promise of a clean, sweet romance. In short nothing happens that a parent can object to if their pre-teen daughter should happen to read this book!
March 18, 2017
Sweet and romantic
I really love reading about the mail order brides. Even though I know that probably a lot of them didn't have happy endings I'm fascinated by the fact that women were in such desperate circumstances that they were forced into marriage sight unseen.
I really love reading about the mail order brides. Even though I know that probably a lot of them didn't have happy endings I'm fascinated by the fact that women were in such desperate circumstances that they were forced into marriage sight unseen.
June 28, 2017
Wonderful book
What a sweet story this was, I loved it from the first page! The characters were wonderful and the storyline was great. I could see everything that was happening, I look forward to reading the next book in this series!
What a sweet story this was, I loved it from the first page! The characters were wonderful and the storyline was great. I could see everything that was happening, I look forward to reading the next book in this series!
November 18, 2017
Not Interesting
I agree with the reviewer that said the writing is juvenile. The story is simplistic with a lot of silliness in thoughts and conversations, so I stopped at 55% because I was starting to skip a lot.
I agree with the reviewer that said the writing is juvenile. The story is simplistic with a lot of silliness in thoughts and conversations, so I stopped at 55% because I was starting to skip a lot.
July 7, 2021
Rated based on what it is. Short sweet book about orphan girl who must leave her home before 18th birthday so becomes a mail order bride heading to Conrad Montana. Meet the townspeople to set up future books.
December 3, 2024
This is a quick read, easy and simple story of two people falling in love and finding what sharing a life could be. Not a lot of drama or complications but a perfect read of you like romance and are just looking for something to improve your mood.
August 16, 2017
A sweet, short read.
December 5, 2017
Very good, light reading
This would be a good book for teen or young adult. Easy to read,with few surprises. Ended just as I thought it would.
This would be a good book for teen or young adult. Easy to read,with few surprises. Ended just as I thought it would.
February 3, 2018
A quick light and fluffy read.
February 25, 2018
No ending
This book is an interesting read but the end took 1\4 of a page and didn't really finish .. Disappointed
This book is an interesting read but the end took 1\4 of a page and didn't really finish .. Disappointed
May 15, 2018
Enjoyable read. Love the Rosy or me part. Check it out.
November 10, 2018
Good read
I really enjoyed this book and ŵill look forward to other books by this author, I'd highly recommend it also.
I really enjoyed this book and ŵill look forward to other books by this author, I'd highly recommend it also.
March 20, 2019
Good story.
May 4, 2019
Feel good, fast read. Just what I need it.
July 1, 2019
Didn’t like the style of writing. The plot started out promising then fell flat
July 14, 2019
Escape to Love
This story tells what can happen while meeting the unknown. Women in desperate times takes desperate chances. You will like this book.
This story tells what can happen while meeting the unknown. Women in desperate times takes desperate chances. You will like this book.
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October 23, 2019Sweet Well Written Story
Clean and sweet story that is well written and was able to hold my interest throughout. Also has a great happily ever after ending.
Clean and sweet story that is well written and was able to hold my interest throughout. Also has a great happily ever after ending.
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