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The Mail Order Bride Express #1
Hannah's Dilemma
If Hannah doesn't get out of Henson, Missouri fairly soon, she will find herself married to the local banker. A man that sends shudders down her spine at the very sight of him. So, when she reads Inez Pollard's advertisement for The Mail Order Bride Express, she promptly applies and is accepted. On her way to Silver Ridge, Colorado, she is confident that she has left her troubles behind. But has she?
Ross Pollard is a man with a lot on his mind. And his mother's crazy scheme to bring brides to Silver Ridge is just another problem for him to deal with. The last thing he needs to complicate his life is romance, but when he sets his eyes on Hannah Stillman, all of his resistance is bound to melt.
Hannah’s Dilemma is the first book in a brand new Mail Order Bride Series from Mary L. Briggs, author of the popular novella The Stagecoach Bride and The Chance Creek Brides Series.
Ross Pollard is a man with a lot on his mind. And his mother's crazy scheme to bring brides to Silver Ridge is just another problem for him to deal with. The last thing he needs to complicate his life is romance, but when he sets his eyes on Hannah Stillman, all of his resistance is bound to melt.
Hannah’s Dilemma is the first book in a brand new Mail Order Bride Series from Mary L. Briggs, author of the popular novella The Stagecoach Bride and The Chance Creek Brides Series.
92 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2016
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December 13, 2019
Sweet story but the writing is a little stilted.
November 9, 2019
Hannah Must be a Strong Woman
When lead female character Hannah applied to be a mail order bride, she is pleased to learn she has been accepted. She thought leaving Missouri for Colorado would ease the stress in her, as she absolutely does not want to marry the local banker. So she sets out on her journey to Colorado and meets a man named Ross Pollard. Initially, Ross had little to no interest in a relationship as he thought he had enough on his mind. All the same, he is cordial with Hannah.
{{POSSIBLE SPOILER}} After settling in, Hannah starts to feel unnerved. She thought she'd left all her stress and unwanted attention back in Missouri.
I think this brief read was enjoyable, but it seems more like Hannah's delimmas. I think Hannah is more courageous and stronger than I would be.
When lead female character Hannah applied to be a mail order bride, she is pleased to learn she has been accepted. She thought leaving Missouri for Colorado would ease the stress in her, as she absolutely does not want to marry the local banker. So she sets out on her journey to Colorado and meets a man named Ross Pollard. Initially, Ross had little to no interest in a relationship as he thought he had enough on his mind. All the same, he is cordial with Hannah.
{{POSSIBLE SPOILER}} After settling in, Hannah starts to feel unnerved. She thought she'd left all her stress and unwanted attention back in Missouri.
I think this brief read was enjoyable, but it seems more like Hannah's delimmas. I think Hannah is more courageous and stronger than I would be.
June 8, 2019
Mail Order Bride Hannah’s Dilemma
Ross’s mother has a plan for the town full of men. She is sending out an announcement to have women move into the town to be brides or offer jobs for them.
Hannah works for a doctor in the office and helping older people.
When the nasty banker sets his sights on her she takes that opportunity to move to the new town.
Good book. I enjoyed reading this story
Ross’s mother has a plan for the town full of men. She is sending out an announcement to have women move into the town to be brides or offer jobs for them.
Hannah works for a doctor in the office and helping older people.
When the nasty banker sets his sights on her she takes that opportunity to move to the new town.
Good book. I enjoyed reading this story
October 23, 2020
Ross and Hannah
This is a sweet and loving Mail Order Bride Express story written by Mary L Briggs. Ross is co-owner of the Pollsrd Mining Company and the son of the woman that brought her here to be a bride. Hannah was an orphan of sorts as her last relative a passed on. She came to find a true love or perhaps just a career. She is hire as Ross’ secretary and he eventually confessed his love CNN for her. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
This is a sweet and loving Mail Order Bride Express story written by Mary L Briggs. Ross is co-owner of the Pollsrd Mining Company and the son of the woman that brought her here to be a bride. Hannah was an orphan of sorts as her last relative a passed on. She came to find a true love or perhaps just a career. She is hire as Ross’ secretary and he eventually confessed his love CNN for her. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
May 2, 2019
This book was an excellent way for Ms. Briggs to begin her series on the Mail Order Bride Express. She spends just the right amount of time in setting up Inez's plan to transport "brides" to the mining town to socialize the men, who are always fighting and drinking. The fact that the first groom is Inez's son, Ross, is the perfect start to the series.
March 5, 2020
Nice quick read
Read it in two hours.Enjoyed the characters . Looking forward to reading more from this series. Just wish there was more depth on the courting between Ross and Hannah.
Read it in two hours.Enjoyed the characters . Looking forward to reading more from this series. Just wish there was more depth on the courting between Ross and Hannah.
October 18, 2020
Sweet
I appreciated this story. I had its cute little interactions between the man male and female character even if they clashed in the beginning. Of course we should always have a villain that isn’t willing to give up. Nice short read.
I appreciated this story. I had its cute little interactions between the man male and female character even if they clashed in the beginning. Of course we should always have a villain that isn’t willing to give up. Nice short read.
May 22, 2021
Engaging
This is a sweet short story with some well developed characters. I feel this could be fleshed out into a longer story, and the ending felt rushed. Still an interesting addition to the mail bride genre.
This is a sweet short story with some well developed characters. I feel this could be fleshed out into a longer story, and the ending felt rushed. Still an interesting addition to the mail bride genre.
June 26, 2021
Great!
What a sweet story! I didn't expect it to end like that, but I'm not disappointed. I only wish we got to hear what happened to Mr. Stout, not that I cared all that much, just curious!
What a sweet story! I didn't expect it to end like that, but I'm not disappointed. I only wish we got to hear what happened to Mr. Stout, not that I cared all that much, just curious!
May 31, 2019
Easy Read
Easy Read, enjoyable to read think that having shorter stories with less characters was more enjoyable. Clean reading with less added people.b
Easy Read, enjoyable to read think that having shorter stories with less characters was more enjoyable. Clean reading with less added people.b
March 12, 2020
Enjoyed this mail order bride novella. Ending was rushed & could have been expanded into a readable novel.
September 4, 2020
Good book
If you like mail order bride stories, you will like Hannahs Delimma. Kept my interest to the end. Thanks for a good read!
If you like mail order bride stories, you will like Hannahs Delimma. Kept my interest to the end. Thanks for a good read!
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October 27, 2020I liked it! I would have liked it more if Wesley had wanted to marry Hannah to get the lump sum of an inheritance when married that Hannah did not know about!
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Pam
March 4, 2021
Very good
A good, clean, well written book that is short and to the point, but holds your interest and keeps you reading
A good, clean, well written book that is short and to the point, but holds your interest and keeps you reading
April 20, 2021
Nice
A good story of this genre. Lovely 'set up' by the lady character to change the town dynamics. A good beginning for the series, as well as the town 😆
A good story of this genre. Lovely 'set up' by the lady character to change the town dynamics. A good beginning for the series, as well as the town 😆
January 22, 2022
Good story
I enjoyed this book. It wasn't very long, but it was a good story. I like the mail order bride stories alot.
I enjoyed this book. It wasn't very long, but it was a good story. I like the mail order bride stories alot.
April 10, 2022
Hannah 's Dilemm
A beautiful historical western romance. Lovely strong characters. I loved the book. Can't wait to read more of the mail order bride adventures.
A beautiful historical western romance. Lovely strong characters. I loved the book. Can't wait to read more of the mail order bride adventures.
September 16, 2022
Lovely story
This was a short book but it was so good I couldn't put it down. I read in in one day. *****
This was a short book but it was so good I couldn't put it down. I read in in one day. *****
June 29, 2023
Quick little story, almost too sweet, predictable and at times, h was tstl. Might qualify as Christian, although it’s not preachy as some are.
October 28, 2023
Hannah's Dilemma
Great start to this series, the grumpy guy is the first to fall. When his mother had the idea to do this he was very unsure about what would happen.
Great start to this series, the grumpy guy is the first to fall. When his mother had the idea to do this he was very unsure about what would happen.
February 27, 2024
A simple, lovely story involving mail order brides coming to Colorado with Hannah being the first in the series. It has a light Christian emphasis.
March 11, 2024
This book was enjoyable to read with the wonderful characters, action-packed entertaining moments. Along with the need to trust God for protection was inspirational as well. I recommend this book.
January 12, 2022
Enjoyed the strong women in the story.
October 7, 2022
Nice quick read! Lovely characters and charisma.
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