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Mail Order Brides of Rainbow Mountain #2
Ruby's Return
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Join Ruby Murphy on her quest for true love. As a young orphan used cruelly by her aunt and cousins, she is kicked out into the street and left to fend for herself. Homeless and unable to find employment, she turns in desperation to The Western Matrimonial Agency and answers a complete stranger’s advertisement for a bride.
Alone on the long trip west she wonders, will the groom turn out to be all that he appears? Will she find a love in which she’ll never be mistreated or abandoned again?
Her husband to be also has a fragment of map framed above his fireplace, one that his father believed would one day lead to a lucky strike. Maybe Ruby will be the lucky strike he has been looking for all along!
Interview With The Author
What kind of stories do you enjoy writing?
My favorites are Clean Romance short stories, especially Mail Order Bride. I love writing historical Western romance novellas and short stories. I also write a cozy mystery or two. They are such fun!
Your books often contain an element of faith as well as clean romance and love. Is that important to you as a writer?
Yes, my faith is important to me, and as an author clean Christian western romance is my heart passion. I love being able to tell a story, be it an American mail order brides series, a Mail Order bride and babies tale, or a historical western romance novella, and at the same time bring a positive message of hope, faith and love to uplift readers.
Are all of your stories Clean reads?
Yes, every story I write is clean and wholesome, and I find that language and sex free Mail Order Bride books are just as good as those that include such things. I don't think that offensive elements are necessary to tell a great story, and I always ensure that I write great Christian Western romance free of anything that might compromise my readers in any way. The main thing for me is always the story, and the characters. A great plot is what makes a story worth reading.
Where do your brides and their stories come from?
Mail Order Brides of the west, east or sometimes even foreign brides jump into my imagination every day, each telling their own special story! I have mail order brides of Texas, New York, even Liverpool, England. So many places, so many tales to tell. I get an idea for a book or a series and when I begin to write the stories often take on a life all of their own. Just like my readers, I am often on the edge of my seat eagerly waiting to find out what will happen next! I even have a few Mail Order Husbands cooking. :)
What would you like to say to your readers?
Just two short words. Thank you! I think many authors take their readers for granted, but without you there would be no stories. A story only really comes alive in the hand of a reader. My readers are the reason I write, the reason I can tell my tales. Without them, well, there would be no story to tell. Every email I receive, every review that is left - every one of them means so much to me.
Why should a new reader pick up one of your books?
If you enjoy clean Christian Western romance and mail order bride romance free from smutty themes; if you love great romantic stories full of surprises; if you love delightful characters and happy endings, any Terri Grace book will be thoroughly enjoyable for you.
Is your Historical Western Romance Kindle Unlimited eligible?
As I mentioned just now, my readers are the most important thing in the world to me.
Join Ruby Murphy on her quest for true love. As a young orphan used cruelly by her aunt and cousins, she is kicked out into the street and left to fend for herself. Homeless and unable to find employment, she turns in desperation to The Western Matrimonial Agency and answers a complete stranger’s advertisement for a bride.
Alone on the long trip west she wonders, will the groom turn out to be all that he appears? Will she find a love in which she’ll never be mistreated or abandoned again?
Her husband to be also has a fragment of map framed above his fireplace, one that his father believed would one day lead to a lucky strike. Maybe Ruby will be the lucky strike he has been looking for all along!
Interview With The Author
What kind of stories do you enjoy writing?
My favorites are Clean Romance short stories, especially Mail Order Bride. I love writing historical Western romance novellas and short stories. I also write a cozy mystery or two. They are such fun!
Your books often contain an element of faith as well as clean romance and love. Is that important to you as a writer?
Yes, my faith is important to me, and as an author clean Christian western romance is my heart passion. I love being able to tell a story, be it an American mail order brides series, a Mail Order bride and babies tale, or a historical western romance novella, and at the same time bring a positive message of hope, faith and love to uplift readers.
Are all of your stories Clean reads?
Yes, every story I write is clean and wholesome, and I find that language and sex free Mail Order Bride books are just as good as those that include such things. I don't think that offensive elements are necessary to tell a great story, and I always ensure that I write great Christian Western romance free of anything that might compromise my readers in any way. The main thing for me is always the story, and the characters. A great plot is what makes a story worth reading.
Where do your brides and their stories come from?
Mail Order Brides of the west, east or sometimes even foreign brides jump into my imagination every day, each telling their own special story! I have mail order brides of Texas, New York, even Liverpool, England. So many places, so many tales to tell. I get an idea for a book or a series and when I begin to write the stories often take on a life all of their own. Just like my readers, I am often on the edge of my seat eagerly waiting to find out what will happen next! I even have a few Mail Order Husbands cooking. :)
What would you like to say to your readers?
Just two short words. Thank you! I think many authors take their readers for granted, but without you there would be no stories. A story only really comes alive in the hand of a reader. My readers are the reason I write, the reason I can tell my tales. Without them, well, there would be no story to tell. Every email I receive, every review that is left - every one of them means so much to me.
Why should a new reader pick up one of your books?
If you enjoy clean Christian Western romance and mail order bride romance free from smutty themes; if you love great romantic stories full of surprises; if you love delightful characters and happy endings, any Terri Grace book will be thoroughly enjoyable for you.
Is your Historical Western Romance Kindle Unlimited eligible?
As I mentioned just now, my readers are the most important thing in the world to me.
48 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2016
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March 18, 2016
GOD WAS SENDING HIM A MESSAGE, ONE OF HOPE AND A BRIGHT FUTURE
I enjoyed this second book in the Mail Order Brides of Rainbow Mountain Series. It is an emotional story of what all heartache that a young woman, Ruby, must endure before she finds a chance at happiness. The plot kept me captivated as God’s grace unfolds for a future for both Ruby Murphy and Jedediah Marshall. The dialog was heartwarming, and the faith of both main characters in God was enlightening. We may have rain that falls on us in life, but with that rain, we may find our rainbows.
I enjoyed this second book in the Mail Order Brides of Rainbow Mountain Series. It is an emotional story of what all heartache that a young woman, Ruby, must endure before she finds a chance at happiness. The plot kept me captivated as God’s grace unfolds for a future for both Ruby Murphy and Jedediah Marshall. The dialog was heartwarming, and the faith of both main characters in God was enlightening. We may have rain that falls on us in life, but with that rain, we may find our rainbows.
February 13, 2018
Mail Order Brides of Rainbow Mountain book 2 Ruby's Return by Terri Grace is a sweet, clean Western romance. I adore this heart💓 warming story. My free opinion Thanks
October 13, 2025
Mail Order Brides of Rainbow Mountain bk.2
Ruby's parents abandoned her when she was two years old. They left her on her Aunts porch. Her Aunt took her in but treated her like a servant with no pay, the whole family was unkind. They kicked her out and she applied to be a mail order bride. Her groom Jedediah wanted her right away, and she left for her new life the next day. Sweet Romance.
Ruby's parents abandoned her when she was two years old. They left her on her Aunts porch. Her Aunt took her in but treated her like a servant with no pay, the whole family was unkind. They kicked her out and she applied to be a mail order bride. Her groom Jedediah wanted her right away, and she left for her new life the next day. Sweet Romance.
July 8, 2018
Short and Sweet
Terri Grace has written another beautiful, mail order bride story. Ruby desperately needs to be loved. Abandoned by her parents, mistreated by her aunt and her family, Ruby happened upon the office of Western Matrimonial. And from there found her destiny.
I highly recommend Ruby's Return.
Terri Grace has written another beautiful, mail order bride story. Ruby desperately needs to be loved. Abandoned by her parents, mistreated by her aunt and her family, Ruby happened upon the office of Western Matrimonial. And from there found her destiny.
I highly recommend Ruby's Return.
November 28, 2018
I loved ❤ this book's storyline. Some parts of this story was sad 😢. I loved ❤ Ruby's character. My heart broke 💔 for Ruby. I loved ❤ Jedidiah's character. I loved ❤ the ending. Awesome job Ms. Grace.
November 17, 2019
Quick read
Story about a vulnerable 16 year old girl that was emotionally abused but was a strong spirited lady. I really enjoyed this st.
Story about a vulnerable 16 year old girl that was emotionally abused but was a strong spirited lady. I really enjoyed this st.
August 11, 2025
A Christ filled message.
A lovely story about Ruby and Jedidiah filled with many religious references.
I enjoyed the description of their journey from the church to the ranch.
A lovely story about Ruby and Jedidiah filled with many religious references.
I enjoyed the description of their journey from the church to the ranch.
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March 23, 2016This is the second book in the series. It is short, sweet and well written. I enjoyed it immensely. Ruby's life is not a happy, nor easy one. She is essentially the unpaid "maid" to her relatives. When they "toss" her out she is at a loss as to how she will manage. Thus begins the story of how she became a mail order bride. I liked the story from the first page to the last and was impatient to begin reading the next book in the series. There is no swearing, no violence and no sex in this book (nor, I'm sure, in the others of this series) so it is suitable for all ages. While the books in the series can be read as stand alone books, I would recommend reading the first (More Precious Than Gold) first. I think that anyone would enjoy this story and all of the series. I was provided a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Terri Grace!
March 18, 2016
Mail order brides have always fascinated me. The why of it so interesting. Ruby's pain came through very clearly as I read along. Choosing to be mail order bride seems to be the next best choice. But is it??? Read this wonderful story to find out. I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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