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Mary, The Bookkeeper's Daughter
Mary Schulman is the daughter of a successful bookkeeper in Philadelphia. She waited three years for Robert to propose and now she has been left at the church altar. The gossip is circulating and her prospects in the community have evaporated. Can she make an escape from the mess her ex-fiancé has left her in and what is the next step for the twenty-five-year-old? Is there a chance for something better? Determined to leave her broken heart behind, Mary sets out to join her best friend at the Turner Bridal Agency. The frontier is in need of good women, perhaps this is the path for her. Will she find her true match there?
Charles Baxter has had enough of his meddlesome mother pushing another would-be wife before him. Frances is not what he wants in a bride or as a mother for his seven-year old daughter. For that matter, neither is Ida Millhouse who has the face and disposition of a mule. This is a new age for the 1880’s and this Montana farmer knows he needs someone different. Without the skills or the time to properly court a woman, he turns to the Turner Bridal Agency for a mail-order bride. Can he attract the right woman for his daughter and find love for himself?
This clean historical western romance is true to the time period. The characters are heartwarming, adventuresome and humorous. You will fall in love with all of them!
Charles Baxter has had enough of his meddlesome mother pushing another would-be wife before him. Frances is not what he wants in a bride or as a mother for his seven-year old daughter. For that matter, neither is Ida Millhouse who has the face and disposition of a mule. This is a new age for the 1880’s and this Montana farmer knows he needs someone different. Without the skills or the time to properly court a woman, he turns to the Turner Bridal Agency for a mail-order bride. Can he attract the right woman for his daughter and find love for himself?
This clean historical western romance is true to the time period. The characters are heartwarming, adventuresome and humorous. You will fall in love with all of them!
- GenresRomance
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2017
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About the author
Martha Lindsay
1 bookWHY NOT A ROMANCE?
At the end of a long day, why not take some time out to enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures? Get lost in the little town of Crystal Creek, Montana with its determined women and strong men. They don’t always have an easy time of it, but they manage to find their ‘Happily Ever After.’ Read some Clean Historical Western Romance and see how the characters take on real life issues with heart and humor.
Martha Lindsay lives in California with her two cats, two dogs, one horse, two daughters and a wonderful husband. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Art History at Santa Clara University. After a lifetime of riding horses, she has hung up her spurs to write about the old west with its wide-open spaces and the people who tamed it. Her husband claims her animals are spoiled, but Martha knows she is just a well-trained caretaker. Gone are the days, where Martha would ride a horse, a camel, or an elephant. Now she enjoys having her animals around her as she writes.
At the end of a long day, why not take some time out to enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures? Get lost in the little town of Crystal Creek, Montana with its determined women and strong men. They don’t always have an easy time of it, but they manage to find their ‘Happily Ever After.’ Read some Clean Historical Western Romance and see how the characters take on real life issues with heart and humor.
Martha Lindsay lives in California with her two cats, two dogs, one horse, two daughters and a wonderful husband. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Art History at Santa Clara University. After a lifetime of riding horses, she has hung up her spurs to write about the old west with its wide-open spaces and the people who tamed it. Her husband claims her animals are spoiled, but Martha knows she is just a well-trained caretaker. Gone are the days, where Martha would ride a horse, a camel, or an elephant. Now she enjoys having her animals around her as she writes.
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December 4, 2017
Mary has been left at the alter by her ex Robert. To escape the shame and humiliation she becomes a mail order bride to Charles. He is a widower with a young daughter and his mother who is also widowed lives with them.
Mary’s journey is worth the read. It think the characters could have been done better to show more in depth feeling and romance but over all a great read.
*** I am voluntarily reviewing an Advanced Reader Copy of this book***
Mary’s journey is worth the read. It think the characters could have been done better to show more in depth feeling and romance but over all a great read.
*** I am voluntarily reviewing an Advanced Reader Copy of this book***
September 10, 2017
A very entertaining historical romance western. It is a fun read with suspense, adventure, and lots of heart. The characters are well defined and have great personalities. Good read and obviously well researched as to the location (Montana) and late 1800's time period. Have fun reading!
December 4, 2017
This is a sweet, gentle read with well rounded characters, and a strong sense of time and place.
Set in Montana in the late 1800's it is the story of Mary who, having been jilted at the altar, signs up to become a mail order bride.
After a stressful journey Mary meets Charles, her intended husband. She also meets Lizzie, his seven year old daughter, and Helen, her future Mother-in-law........not the most welcoming of women!
All is not plain sailing, Mary falls in love with Charles, and vice versa, but can she cope with Helen living in the same house?
There are misunderstandings, secrets, and rattlesnakes....
This was an enjoyable read.
Set in Montana in the late 1800's it is the story of Mary who, having been jilted at the altar, signs up to become a mail order bride.
After a stressful journey Mary meets Charles, her intended husband. She also meets Lizzie, his seven year old daughter, and Helen, her future Mother-in-law........not the most welcoming of women!
All is not plain sailing, Mary falls in love with Charles, and vice versa, but can she cope with Helen living in the same house?
There are misunderstandings, secrets, and rattlesnakes....
This was an enjoyable read.
December 12, 2017
Received this book as an ARC for my honest review.
This book was sweet and not at all what I expected. It was a mail bride story with a very happy ending and everything was wrapped up nicely. Mary was jilted at the alter on her wedding day and her best friend convinced her to become a mail order bride. Mary signs up and almost immediately she is found a match by the matchmaker. He owns a ranch and has a daughter that is 7. There were a few spots where I thought the story was going to be a little more suspenseful but it didn't really develop that way. Very cute, very fast fluffy read.
This book was sweet and not at all what I expected. It was a mail bride story with a very happy ending and everything was wrapped up nicely. Mary was jilted at the alter on her wedding day and her best friend convinced her to become a mail order bride. Mary signs up and almost immediately she is found a match by the matchmaker. He owns a ranch and has a daughter that is 7. There were a few spots where I thought the story was going to be a little more suspenseful but it didn't really develop that way. Very cute, very fast fluffy read.
December 8, 2018
Not too sweet but just right
There are many elements to an easy to read western bride romance. One is a believable back story. Another is a writing style that is smooth and not gushy. it needs a bit of tension, a dash of misunderstanding, a problem that can be resolved, voila!I
Here you have it well done.
There are many elements to an easy to read western bride romance. One is a believable back story. Another is a writing style that is smooth and not gushy. it needs a bit of tension, a dash of misunderstanding, a problem that can be resolved, voila!I
Here you have it well done.
October 6, 2017
Nice story but needs editing
Mary, TBD is a nice story but could be greatly improved with some judicious editing. The characters are good but need fleshing out and the rhythm of the story is awkward and redundant at times...Still it was a pleasant read.
Mary, TBD is a nice story but could be greatly improved with some judicious editing. The characters are good but need fleshing out and the rhythm of the story is awkward and redundant at times...Still it was a pleasant read.
December 5, 2017
A beautiful sweet cowboy romance. Mary is jilted at the altar and decides with the help of her friend to become a mail order bride.
I really loved this and would recommend .
Voluntarily reviewed this advance copy
I really loved this and would recommend .
Voluntarily reviewed this advance copy
July 30, 2019
A very sweet story, i highly recommend it. a definite Good Read
February 25, 2020
Excellent book
I usually read Regency Romances, I got tired of them and switched to the Western romances from the late 1800's. Looking forward to the next one in the series. 😊
I usually read Regency Romances, I got tired of them and switched to the Western romances from the late 1800's. Looking forward to the next one in the series. 😊
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