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The Expecting Widow
Emily Gordon’s elation at the news of her pregnancy is tempered by tragedy...
Only hours after Emily learns of the joyous event, her husband is killed suddenly in an accident on their farm. Now, Emily is alone and penniless with no living family and no means of supporting her unborn child. At the suggestion of a friend, Emily reluctantly agrees to look through a booklet of personal advertisements from
Men out west seeking wives.
That is where she stumbles upon a familiar name...
As a teenager, Emily had a very close friend named Elijah whose family moved west. Now, when she sees the name Elijah written in the booklet, she wonders if this is the same Elijah she had, at one time, dreamed of marrying. Determined to find out, she answers his advertisement and they begin a correspondence. When Elijah proposes, Emily begins to dream that she might be able to rebuild her life.
But, she has not told him about the child she is carrying, and she still does not know if it is indeed her childhood friend who will meet her when she arrives. With so many things uncertain, will Emily be able to find happiness once again?
Please Note: This is a Novella with a HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger".
Only hours after Emily learns of the joyous event, her husband is killed suddenly in an accident on their farm. Now, Emily is alone and penniless with no living family and no means of supporting her unborn child. At the suggestion of a friend, Emily reluctantly agrees to look through a booklet of personal advertisements from
Men out west seeking wives.
That is where she stumbles upon a familiar name...
As a teenager, Emily had a very close friend named Elijah whose family moved west. Now, when she sees the name Elijah written in the booklet, she wonders if this is the same Elijah she had, at one time, dreamed of marrying. Determined to find out, she answers his advertisement and they begin a correspondence. When Elijah proposes, Emily begins to dream that she might be able to rebuild her life.
But, she has not told him about the child she is carrying, and she still does not know if it is indeed her childhood friend who will meet her when she arrives. With so many things uncertain, will Emily be able to find happiness once again?
Please Note: This is a Novella with a HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger".
- GenresHistorical Romance
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2016
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
September 5, 2017
I downloaded this book for 'free' through Amazon for the kindle, in a bundle with 'The Cowboy's Horsetrainer'. This story was one of the bonus books included.
This tale was based on a good plot. The characters were likeable and believable. It was clean and had an HEA. I liked the story line and characters so much, that I reluctantly gave it an extra star.
However, I must stress that with such a short length, there is not enough time to build sufficient depth to the story line, development of characters, or anything else for that matter. It had the potential to be so much more captivating. Readers delve into the world of fiction to enjoy a full length adventure, not a nibble or teaser. At least that is my preference.
I am shocked that the author would now request payment to readers on Kindle, for such a short glimpse in time.
This tale was based on a good plot. The characters were likeable and believable. It was clean and had an HEA. I liked the story line and characters so much, that I reluctantly gave it an extra star.
However, I must stress that with such a short length, there is not enough time to build sufficient depth to the story line, development of characters, or anything else for that matter. It had the potential to be so much more captivating. Readers delve into the world of fiction to enjoy a full length adventure, not a nibble or teaser. At least that is my preference.
I am shocked that the author would now request payment to readers on Kindle, for such a short glimpse in time.
July 18, 2022
My Musings
A bit deceptive. While I enjoyed the short story, most of this book is a collection of short stories and not historical. If they had been along the same vein as the first, it would have worked better for me. Happy reading!
A bit deceptive. While I enjoyed the short story, most of this book is a collection of short stories and not historical. If they had been along the same vein as the first, it would have worked better for me. Happy reading!
June 6, 2017
I liked it. It's a sweet short story.
December 10, 2024
Probably only read 60 or so pages before the other story ended which was a bummer. As a bonus there’s a bunch of other short stories to read that I’ll check out.
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July 18, 2016
Short novellas. They would have been much better if made into full length stories. They have potential, but not like this.
February 26, 2016
novellas -- are bones stories
includes 14 extras
includes 14 extras
February 29, 2016
Not worth the few minutes
This is more short story than novella. Story line is ok. Read the reviews next time. Could be better ending
This is more short story than novella. Story line is ok. Read the reviews next time. Could be better ending
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