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Three Brides of Haines Press #1
Yearning of the Reluctant Bride
The year is 1922. The Roaring Twenties have just begun, and in a publishing house in Haines, Kansas, three women find love in the MOST unexpected of ways.
Eve Haines, an ABANDONED single mother of twin boy s, has never wanted to do anything but run her father's publishing company, the nationally renowned, Haines Press.
But, upon the death of his father, everything changed . . .
The board of trustees threatens to take the company away from her unless she is willing marry a man of high education.
Haines Press is EVERYTHING to Eve!
Retaining the company in remembrance of her father is the MOST IMPORTANT thing in her life.
In order to do so, she will faced with the WORST OPTION she is ever given- MARRYING a man AGAIN . . .
Robert Manning has been waiting his whole life for an opportunity like the one Eve represents. Robert, a noted editor, has been a fan of Haines Press since his childhood. The job is a dream come true.
But upon introductions, Robert is even more intrigued by Eve.
Robert will faced with his greatest challenge he ever faced- Getting the job was easy, but winning the heart of his wife will become the biggest feat of his life.
Will Robert ever find the keys to unlocking Eve's heart?
Will Eve ever learn to trust again?
. . . "When it comes to Haines Press, love comes Signed, Sealed, and Delivered' . . .
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Each installment is designed to be read in around two hours, so they're perfect for when you're waiting at appointments or have a few extra minutes to spare.
Each short story can be read as a stand alone but if you wish to read about the story of Clara and Florence in order the first two books are available for just $0.99 or FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
Brides of White Elk:
Book 2: Clara' story: Denial of the Resistant Bride
Book 3: Florence's story: Plea of the Desperate Bride
Discover other series by Faye Sonja:
Brides of Salt Lake City
Brides of Haines Press
Three Brides for Three War Comrades
Brides of El Paso
Mail Order Brides of Western Romance
Brides of Perry Lake series
The Archer Sisters of Goldrush
Eve Haines, an ABANDONED single mother of twin boy s, has never wanted to do anything but run her father's publishing company, the nationally renowned, Haines Press.
But, upon the death of his father, everything changed . . .
The board of trustees threatens to take the company away from her unless she is willing marry a man of high education.
Haines Press is EVERYTHING to Eve!
Retaining the company in remembrance of her father is the MOST IMPORTANT thing in her life.
In order to do so, she will faced with the WORST OPTION she is ever given- MARRYING a man AGAIN . . .
Robert Manning has been waiting his whole life for an opportunity like the one Eve represents. Robert, a noted editor, has been a fan of Haines Press since his childhood. The job is a dream come true.
But upon introductions, Robert is even more intrigued by Eve.
Robert will faced with his greatest challenge he ever faced- Getting the job was easy, but winning the heart of his wife will become the biggest feat of his life.
Will Robert ever find the keys to unlocking Eve's heart?
Will Eve ever learn to trust again?
. . . "When it comes to Haines Press, love comes Signed, Sealed, and Delivered' . . .
*** FREE DOWNLOAD ***
FOR A LIMITED TIME, YOU CAN GET A CLEAN WESTERN SHORT STORY ROMANCE, FOR FREE - click here to find out more > bit.ly/fayesonjabooks (just copy and paste into your browser)
This is a sweet and CLEAN WESTERN ROMANCE short story.
Each installment is designed to be read in around two hours, so they're perfect for when you're waiting at appointments or have a few extra minutes to spare.
Each short story can be read as a stand alone but if you wish to read about the story of Clara and Florence in order the first two books are available for just $0.99 or FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
Brides of White Elk:
Book 2: Clara' story: Denial of the Resistant Bride
Book 3: Florence's story: Plea of the Desperate Bride
Discover other series by Faye Sonja:
Brides of Salt Lake City
Brides of Haines Press
Three Brides for Three War Comrades
Brides of El Paso
Mail Order Brides of Western Romance
Brides of Perry Lake series
The Archer Sisters of Goldrush
128 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2015
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October 15, 2016
I thought this was a good story idea. Very unusual for a bride to order the groom. I liked the main character and the hero is very lovable. The tension between these two is great. This is a clean romance that is well written. I thought it wrapped up nicely.
November 3, 2021
I think this book wants to be entertaining fiction, but the only entertainment to be had here is looking for the next ridiculous statement, anachronism, grammatical error, and impossible-to-forgive time-shifting. I think I can review this book by giving you some of the many examples of badly written prose.
It wasn't until I had read 55% that I got a clue as to the time frame (a "flapper" hat) and 85% until I had a more solid clue when we are told that she got into a car (not a carriage). And that Henry Ford had been selling them for two years.
The real question should be, why did I read to 85%? I knew by 20% that it was going to be a disaster. But then I had a thought, why don't I continue to read and make a list of all of the travesties of acceptable writing?
Naming people: The heroine's name is Eve; her father's name is Adam. Her twin sons are Lewis and Clark. She did mix it up a bit by also calling them Clark and Lewis so you get a little confused. And I will end this review with a couple of actual quotes. Remember it is 1922: (she so did not need...), (look again, Claire Bear...), and my personal favorite, ("You're like, the best writer, ever.) I am not making this up.
Unfortunately, this is the first book of a trilogy. I will not be reading the next two. I'm sure I need to wash my hair or clean the cat box or something... Once you read them maybe you can fill me in on the highlights.
It wasn't until I had read 55% that I got a clue as to the time frame (a "flapper" hat) and 85% until I had a more solid clue when we are told that she got into a car (not a carriage). And that Henry Ford had been selling them for two years.
The real question should be, why did I read to 85%? I knew by 20% that it was going to be a disaster. But then I had a thought, why don't I continue to read and make a list of all of the travesties of acceptable writing?
Naming people: The heroine's name is Eve; her father's name is Adam. Her twin sons are Lewis and Clark. She did mix it up a bit by also calling them Clark and Lewis so you get a little confused. And I will end this review with a couple of actual quotes. Remember it is 1922: (she so did not need...), (look again, Claire Bear...), and my personal favorite, ("You're like, the best writer, ever.) I am not making this up.
Unfortunately, this is the first book of a trilogy. I will not be reading the next two. I'm sure I need to wash my hair or clean the cat box or something... Once you read them maybe you can fill me in on the highlights.
June 3, 2017
Great read!
The book is very well written, though there were a few errors in this kindle edition, it didn't take from the storyline. I liked the main characters, strong but willing to evolve as life happens. I want to know more about their lives. I know I will be looking for this authors books.
The book is very well written, though there were a few errors in this kindle edition, it didn't take from the storyline. I liked the main characters, strong but willing to evolve as life happens. I want to know more about their lives. I know I will be looking for this authors books.
November 28, 2016
Love and Women's rights
This is a wonderful story of a young mother who has been running her dads company since he passed and has to deal with the demands of a board who say a man must run the company. Do she must find a husband.
This is a wonderful story of a young mother who has been running her dads company since he passed and has to deal with the demands of a board who say a man must run the company. Do she must find a husband.
December 28, 2017
Predicable
The book was good but, I found it some what predictable. It was an easy read. I like a little more
meat in my books.
The book was good but, I found it some what predictable. It was an easy read. I like a little more
meat in my books.
February 9, 2018
An okay free short story.
I wouldn't consider bits of the story, and some words used, to be historically accurate which is always a bummer when you're reading Historical Fiction.
I wouldn't consider bits of the story, and some words used, to be historically accurate which is always a bummer when you're reading Historical Fiction.
November 12, 2018
very good read i enjoyed it a lot
July 3, 2018
Short and clean!
September 16, 2018
Fun little romance. A bit more character development and interaction than most.
April 26, 2016
Again, like the Amish romance I just read, I wanted to see what all the genre fuss was about with this mail order bride thing. Simple, straightforward story, a little bit of tension, denial-then-acceptance of love, and an HEA. An easy formula to follow and I'm thinking I should start writing some of these kind of novellas.
March 20, 2016
Super!
I loved this book. I appreciate so much that Ms. Sonja writes cleanly. Her stories are really excellent BUT she needs a new proof reader. There are too many errors for a professional author!
I loved this book. I appreciate so much that Ms. Sonja writes cleanly. Her stories are really excellent BUT she needs a new proof reader. There are too many errors for a professional author!
August 4, 2016
Yearning of the Reluctant Bride
Straightforward and simple mail order romance story. Nothing racy, and a quick read.
The editing could have been somewhat better with grammatical corrections.
Straightforward and simple mail order romance story. Nothing racy, and a quick read.
The editing could have been somewhat better with grammatical corrections.
August 29, 2016
Unusual Read
Lady must marry to keep publishing company according to this historical novel. It got a three star from me because at least the book flowed quickly. I am not interested in reading more books like this one.
Lady must marry to keep publishing company according to this historical novel. It got a three star from me because at least the book flowed quickly. I am not interested in reading more books like this one.
November 3, 2016
Yearning For Love
This was a sweet romantic mail order bride love story. Eve was so afraid of loving a man again that she nearly missed a chance for true love. Robert was so patient and loving that she grew to love him deeply.
This was a sweet romantic mail order bride love story. Eve was so afraid of loving a man again that she nearly missed a chance for true love. Robert was so patient and loving that she grew to love him deeply.
March 27, 2016
Sweet
Its hard too trust again when you've been hurt, its good to see IG can happen with the right people.
Its hard too trust again when you've been hurt, its good to see IG can happen with the right people.
April 7, 2016
Good book.
It was a really good book, but I could not access the ending. This was led to a very disappointing end.
It was a really good book, but I could not access the ending. This was led to a very disappointing end.
April 8, 2016
Ebook
Nice story of a women sending for a mailorder groom. It works out well even though she has been forced into getting married...
Nice story of a women sending for a mailorder groom. It works out well even though she has been forced into getting married...
April 30, 2016
I enjoyed this book, just wish it would have been longer. I felt that a lot of the story was missing.
September 24, 2016
Good
Pretty good. Read it. There were some grammatical errors, but the story was good. I could have been expanded upon.
Pretty good. Read it. There were some grammatical errors, but the story was good. I could have been expanded upon.
July 11, 2016
Enjoyed the story. Clean and a believable story
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