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The 12 Days of Christmas Mail-Order Brides #1
The Partridge: The First Day
Dear Mrs. Walters,
One of my fellow clergy told me of Denver’s Benevolent Society of Lost Lambs. I believe your organization is just what our town needs to become a community of virtuous men and women. To do that, our men need to be united in holy matrimony, start families and thus build a town of pure-hearted, respectable citizens …
At least that’s what Reverend Chase Hammond hoped when he devised his marriage scheme to save the town. Unfortunately, if he didn’t get the men of Noelle married, his and every other man’s hopes of having the railroad come would die, Noelle right along with it. But planning to marry the men off to save the town and actually doing it were two different things. Some didn’t like the idea, thinking a mining town should be mining, not marrying! But that was only one of Chase Hammond’s problems. Problems that if not fixed immediately, would seal Noelle’s fate …
Felicity Partridge was in trouble. Big trouble. An active voice for Suffragettes, she’d managed to get herself arrested more than a few times. Now her father demanded she marry to keep her out of more trouble. But how could she further the cause of women shackled to a husband? But when her father gave her the choice between marriage and jail, she decided it best to further her cause elsewhere, and Noelle, Colorado seemed just the place to do it! Especially when she found out who her husband to be was …
Unfortunately, he had other ideas about marrying.
Enjoy this sweet, clean and wholesome romp about the little town of Noelle and its inhabitants. The first in a 12 book series!
One of my fellow clergy told me of Denver’s Benevolent Society of Lost Lambs. I believe your organization is just what our town needs to become a community of virtuous men and women. To do that, our men need to be united in holy matrimony, start families and thus build a town of pure-hearted, respectable citizens …
At least that’s what Reverend Chase Hammond hoped when he devised his marriage scheme to save the town. Unfortunately, if he didn’t get the men of Noelle married, his and every other man’s hopes of having the railroad come would die, Noelle right along with it. But planning to marry the men off to save the town and actually doing it were two different things. Some didn’t like the idea, thinking a mining town should be mining, not marrying! But that was only one of Chase Hammond’s problems. Problems that if not fixed immediately, would seal Noelle’s fate …
Felicity Partridge was in trouble. Big trouble. An active voice for Suffragettes, she’d managed to get herself arrested more than a few times. Now her father demanded she marry to keep her out of more trouble. But how could she further the cause of women shackled to a husband? But when her father gave her the choice between marriage and jail, she decided it best to further her cause elsewhere, and Noelle, Colorado seemed just the place to do it! Especially when she found out who her husband to be was …
Unfortunately, he had other ideas about marrying.
Enjoy this sweet, clean and wholesome romp about the little town of Noelle and its inhabitants. The first in a 12 book series!
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Published December 1, 2017
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Kit Morgan
260 books413 followersKit Morgan, aka Geralyn Beauchamp, has been writing for fun all of her life. When writing as Geralyn Beauchamp, her books are epic, adventurous, romantic fantasy at its best. When writing as Kit Morgan they are whimsical, fun, inspirational sweet and clean stories that depict a strong sense of family and community. 'His Prairie Princess' is the first of the Prairie Brides books and the first in the series of a long line of stories about Clear Creek, Oregon. One of the wackiest little towns in the old west! Get to know the townsfolk in Clear Creek and come sit a spell!
NOTE: Hi folks, it has come to my attention there is an erotica book floating around out there written under the name Kit Morgan. IT IS NOT MY BOOK! I do not, and never will, write in that genre.
NOTE: Hi folks, it has come to my attention there is an erotica book floating around out there written under the name Kit Morgan. IT IS NOT MY BOOK! I do not, and never will, write in that genre.
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June 21, 2022
Reverend Chase Hammond, determined to save the town of Noelle, sends away for mail order brides to prove that the town can be a true civilized community. Of course, when the women actually arrive, things don't run smoothly according to plan.
This is the first book in the series, so a lot of the story involves legwork setting up the scenario and the characters. I liked Chase, but thought Felicity's character was a little underdeveloped - for example, I would have liked to learn how she became such an ardent suffragette. However, I did think the characters were well-suited to each other with the way they were both idealists who wanted to build a community.
This is the first book in the series, so a lot of the story involves legwork setting up the scenario and the characters. I liked Chase, but thought Felicity's character was a little underdeveloped - for example, I would have liked to learn how she became such an ardent suffragette. However, I did think the characters were well-suited to each other with the way they were both idealists who wanted to build a community.
December 14, 2019
Sweet and lovely story, just for the days before Christmas...
March 12, 2018
1876. Noelle, Colorado is a small mining town dangerously close to turning into a ghost town, unless Reverend Chase Hammond can find a way to lure the railroad. Desperate to save the town, Reverend Hammond hatches a scheme to bring a bunch of mail order brides to the town. But he is given a difficult deadline. Twelve couples have to get married before January 6th or the railroad won't consider coming to Noelle.
"The Partridge" was the first book in the 12 Days of Christmas Mail Order Brides series. In some ways, Kit Morgan had the thankless task of writing the set up scenes, introducing us to the town and its inhabitants and its situation. Once the brides arrived the book began to become a comedy of errors. Instead of the picture perfect town they were expecting, they arrive in a blizzard and are staying at the local brothel. The local mayor is more interested in finding gold than finding a wife.
The first bride Felicity Partridge is a bit of a firebrand – a suffragette sent off by her parents because she caused too much trouble. She was intended to marry the gold-obsessed mayor, but she finally falls for his friend Reverend Hammond. It's a sweet romance and the two definitely realize that they've both willing to sacrifice a lot for their chosen causes.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book. I liked it more as the story went along as Hammond and Partridge became acquainted. I'm nervous about some of the brides' stories, given their backgrounds, but hopefully in other writers' hands, it'll be handled well.
(A bit of annoyance/distraction: two of the men introduced have the same sounding names – Charlie Hardt and Chase Hammond. It's obvious who's who and different writers picked their characters, but I could see where it could get confusing.)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2017
A good start to a series I'm unexpectedly looking forward to.
Western/Historical romances without some other kind of hook usually aren't my thing. These were recommended to me by a friend so I thought I'd give them a try. Glad I did.
One of the other reviewers mentioned this series had a continuity group to make sure the individual books matched up with the larger whole. That was good to see and obvious in the first book and beyond. Small details were doled out about the other brides, but this book stuck pretty much to the Reverend Chase Hammond and Felicity Partridge.
I very much enjoyed the first book, but it felt like the first book in a series...meaning, Ms. Morgan had quite a lot of setup and only one day in the book's timeline to get her couple together. Even for a mail-order-bride, that felt a bit rushed to me. That being said, Ms. Morgan did a good job of getting the reader introduced to the town of Noelle and creating a sweet story that still gave me the desire to pick up the next book.
All in all, a fun, quick read that will get you ready for Christmas.
Western/Historical romances without some other kind of hook usually aren't my thing. These were recommended to me by a friend so I thought I'd give them a try. Glad I did.
One of the other reviewers mentioned this series had a continuity group to make sure the individual books matched up with the larger whole. That was good to see and obvious in the first book and beyond. Small details were doled out about the other brides, but this book stuck pretty much to the Reverend Chase Hammond and Felicity Partridge.
I very much enjoyed the first book, but it felt like the first book in a series...meaning, Ms. Morgan had quite a lot of setup and only one day in the book's timeline to get her couple together. Even for a mail-order-bride, that felt a bit rushed to me. That being said, Ms. Morgan did a good job of getting the reader introduced to the town of Noelle and creating a sweet story that still gave me the desire to pick up the next book.
All in all, a fun, quick read that will get you ready for Christmas.
December 22, 2019
Definitely a flight of fancy
In terms of writing style and quality, this book is quite well done. A few typos.
In terms of historical accuracy I'd want to see some proof of some things mentioned, like suffragettes in1870s Denver Co chaining themselves to the courthouse. To my knowledge that was a British thing of a later era.
According to the blurb this story is styled somewhat like "Gunsmoke." True: the actions and dialogue are more like Hollywood stories. In real life people would react and respond quite differently to the given situations.
I didn't like to see Bobby Burns' famous poem described as "the words of Sir Walter Scott," but I think this was a good indicator of how much historical research went into this tale. I had serious questions about the preacher's cozy relationship with the saloon owner -- and his overly optimistic attitude about the women's futures.
Still, for readers who want something light and cheerful with a fairy tale type happy ending, this is a nice quick read
In terms of writing style and quality, this book is quite well done. A few typos.
In terms of historical accuracy I'd want to see some proof of some things mentioned, like suffragettes in1870s Denver Co chaining themselves to the courthouse. To my knowledge that was a British thing of a later era.
According to the blurb this story is styled somewhat like "Gunsmoke." True: the actions and dialogue are more like Hollywood stories. In real life people would react and respond quite differently to the given situations.
I didn't like to see Bobby Burns' famous poem described as "the words of Sir Walter Scott," but I think this was a good indicator of how much historical research went into this tale. I had serious questions about the preacher's cozy relationship with the saloon owner -- and his overly optimistic attitude about the women's futures.
Still, for readers who want something light and cheerful with a fairy tale type happy ending, this is a nice quick read
December 29, 2017
On the first day of Christmas
Reverend Chase Hammond wants the railroad to come through his little town of Noelle, Colorado, but it won’t unless there are families there. Right now it’s a mining town. Then, he gets the idea to send for some mail order brides.
Felicity Partridge is the daughter of a prominent man in Denver, and a suffragette which causes her father to give her a choice: go to jail or become a mail order bride. She chooses the latter.
What happens between the time the brides arrive and the time they get married is a fun ride which includes many obstacles, the biggest of which is the railroad demanding that twelve marriages must take place before the 6th of January, giving the reverend 12 days to accomplish his goal. This is the first in a twelve book series. It’s gonna be fun 12 days.
Reverend Chase Hammond wants the railroad to come through his little town of Noelle, Colorado, but it won’t unless there are families there. Right now it’s a mining town. Then, he gets the idea to send for some mail order brides.
Felicity Partridge is the daughter of a prominent man in Denver, and a suffragette which causes her father to give her a choice: go to jail or become a mail order bride. She chooses the latter.
What happens between the time the brides arrive and the time they get married is a fun ride which includes many obstacles, the biggest of which is the railroad demanding that twelve marriages must take place before the 6th of January, giving the reverend 12 days to accomplish his goal. This is the first in a twelve book series. It’s gonna be fun 12 days.
December 25, 2020
Felicity and...?
Sweet and fun story of a pastor doing what he can to save his town. Chase wants the railroad to come through to help achieve that end. But the railroad won't come until there are established families living there. What's a pastor to do? Consult with a mail order bride agency of course! And order up a dozen or more brides at once. Unfortunately, some men of the town aren't too thrilled with being matched without consenting... Felicity comes to Noelle thinking she will marry the mayor...and she HAS to marry. She cannot return home. The mayor, Charlie, had no idea that Chase, the pastor, matched him to her. And he has no desire to wed. Kind of throws a wrench in the works. But he enlists Felicity's help to round up the women and men into couples before the deadline. Something else Chase forgot to mention to the brides...
Sweet and fun story of a pastor doing what he can to save his town. Chase wants the railroad to come through to help achieve that end. But the railroad won't come until there are established families living there. What's a pastor to do? Consult with a mail order bride agency of course! And order up a dozen or more brides at once. Unfortunately, some men of the town aren't too thrilled with being matched without consenting... Felicity comes to Noelle thinking she will marry the mayor...and she HAS to marry. She cannot return home. The mayor, Charlie, had no idea that Chase, the pastor, matched him to her. And he has no desire to wed. Kind of throws a wrench in the works. But he enlists Felicity's help to round up the women and men into couples before the deadline. Something else Chase forgot to mention to the brides...
February 11, 2018
Amazing tale
What a hysterical beginning! Twelve days to get twelve brides married to save the town, and it's already going all wrong. Of course, we knew it would! Lovely tale that keeps you chuckling the whole way through. Can t wait to read the next! Good read!!
What a hysterical beginning! Twelve days to get twelve brides married to save the town, and it's already going all wrong. Of course, we knew it would! Lovely tale that keeps you chuckling the whole way through. Can t wait to read the next! Good read!!
December 17, 2017
Reviewed at Historically Romantic
Kit Morgan begins The 12 Days of Christmas Mail-Order Brides series with The Partridge – The First Day which introduces us to the small mining town of Noelle, Colorado. Quite frankly this once booming town is dying. Once the ore was no longer near the surface for easy mining people began drifting away looking for the next easy mine with plentiful ore to gather and dreams of fortunes to make. Those that are left have put down roots in Noelle, stubbornly clinging to the belief that there is more gold to be mined – and some simply have made their last stand here and cannot see themselves moving again. There is a chance that the railroad would come through Noelle – if, and it’s a huge if it can be proven to be a respectable, thriving town with plans to grow the surrounding area. Possible a few months ago… now almost a ghost town not so likely. But Reverend Chase Hammond has a brilliant plan, or scheme, depending on your outlook. Mail-order brides. If they can get women to come to Noelle to settle down there is the beginning of a thriving community. So Chase writes a letter with hilarious and almost disastrous results… this series is the stories of those twelve brave women and the unusual grooms awaiting them in Noelle.
The Partridge – The First Day is one of those stories that will have you giggling, maybe rolling your eyes at the antics of these men and somehow beginning to believe that this town could actually pull this off. I have to say that my hat is truly off to Ms. Morgan for this first introductory story. She has to build a world that readers will care about, populate it with interesting characters both male and female with most getting only a slight introduction and their place in this town mentioned. Get the reader to care if any of this is successful and manage enough drama to make a drama teacher turn in her script… with humor, understanding and a touch of romance for our first couple. And, yes, she did indeed manage to do all that within the length of a novella. I am now intrigued to see what other authors can do with this town, these characters when the focus can be more on each couple.
I enjoyed this story. Felicity and Chase certainly were’t looking at each other, but more as someone else who understands some of what is at stake in this whole crazy idea going wrong almost from the start. Chase has some explaining to do – and Felicity has some rearranging of her own priorities to do. But there is a spark between them that could grow and that’s enough to have the reader believing in all the possibilities to come. I’d recommend this story, and I’m off to pick up the next one now.
I read this story through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Kit Morgan begins The 12 Days of Christmas Mail-Order Brides series with The Partridge – The First Day which introduces us to the small mining town of Noelle, Colorado. Quite frankly this once booming town is dying. Once the ore was no longer near the surface for easy mining people began drifting away looking for the next easy mine with plentiful ore to gather and dreams of fortunes to make. Those that are left have put down roots in Noelle, stubbornly clinging to the belief that there is more gold to be mined – and some simply have made their last stand here and cannot see themselves moving again. There is a chance that the railroad would come through Noelle – if, and it’s a huge if it can be proven to be a respectable, thriving town with plans to grow the surrounding area. Possible a few months ago… now almost a ghost town not so likely. But Reverend Chase Hammond has a brilliant plan, or scheme, depending on your outlook. Mail-order brides. If they can get women to come to Noelle to settle down there is the beginning of a thriving community. So Chase writes a letter with hilarious and almost disastrous results… this series is the stories of those twelve brave women and the unusual grooms awaiting them in Noelle.
The Partridge – The First Day is one of those stories that will have you giggling, maybe rolling your eyes at the antics of these men and somehow beginning to believe that this town could actually pull this off. I have to say that my hat is truly off to Ms. Morgan for this first introductory story. She has to build a world that readers will care about, populate it with interesting characters both male and female with most getting only a slight introduction and their place in this town mentioned. Get the reader to care if any of this is successful and manage enough drama to make a drama teacher turn in her script… with humor, understanding and a touch of romance for our first couple. And, yes, she did indeed manage to do all that within the length of a novella. I am now intrigued to see what other authors can do with this town, these characters when the focus can be more on each couple.
I enjoyed this story. Felicity and Chase certainly were’t looking at each other, but more as someone else who understands some of what is at stake in this whole crazy idea going wrong almost from the start. Chase has some explaining to do – and Felicity has some rearranging of her own priorities to do. But there is a spark between them that could grow and that’s enough to have the reader believing in all the possibilities to come. I’d recommend this story, and I’m off to pick up the next one now.
I read this story through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
December 22, 2019
A harmless little story for Christmas :-)
Easy, quick read, looking forward to the rest of the series :-)
I like the concept of 12 brides of Christmas, and post-order brides, but
- this is too modern in mindset. She should have tried to write like Louisa May Alcott and Laura Ingalls Wilder. As she chose not to, I don't quite believe these people
- Most post-order brides were rather desperate to get married and determined to make the best of what they got, and they didn't have much expectations. Basically just to get married, and hopefully the husband to be was a good man. These "ladies" behave like brats.
- there's a bit too much diversity in this group of women.
A traveler woman in the 19th century would not end up among "lost sheep" to go and marry some anybody out there. Her family would take very good care of her. If she wanted to hide her heritage and pretend to not be a traveler, she wouldn't dress "like a gypsy", what ever that means. I imagine a masquerade costume.
And of course there would be a Latina to marry the Latino. We couldn't possibly marry a good white girl to "Nacho", now, could we?
And probably the Chinese man will marry the Chinese girl, in spite of everything :-D Let's see what happens here.
Interesting that they didn't put in black people as well... perhaps she thought that would be too difficult to handle.
- the language is a bit... problematic.
A 19th century lady wouldn't need to mind her words, because she didn't have any inappropriate words in her vocabulary. I find this so surprising with people, 19th century ladies didn't need to be careful about not swearing, because they wouldn't ever swear, because they didn't have the need to swear nor the habit. They dealt with situations with other words - or without words.
Easy, quick read, looking forward to the rest of the series :-)
I like the concept of 12 brides of Christmas, and post-order brides, but
- this is too modern in mindset. She should have tried to write like Louisa May Alcott and Laura Ingalls Wilder. As she chose not to, I don't quite believe these people
- Most post-order brides were rather desperate to get married and determined to make the best of what they got, and they didn't have much expectations. Basically just to get married, and hopefully the husband to be was a good man. These "ladies" behave like brats.
- there's a bit too much diversity in this group of women.
A traveler woman in the 19th century would not end up among "lost sheep" to go and marry some anybody out there. Her family would take very good care of her. If she wanted to hide her heritage and pretend to not be a traveler, she wouldn't dress "like a gypsy", what ever that means. I imagine a masquerade costume.
And of course there would be a Latina to marry the Latino. We couldn't possibly marry a good white girl to "Nacho", now, could we?
And probably the Chinese man will marry the Chinese girl, in spite of everything :-D Let's see what happens here.
Interesting that they didn't put in black people as well... perhaps she thought that would be too difficult to handle.
- the language is a bit... problematic.
A 19th century lady wouldn't need to mind her words, because she didn't have any inappropriate words in her vocabulary. I find this so surprising with people, 19th century ladies didn't need to be careful about not swearing, because they wouldn't ever swear, because they didn't have the need to swear nor the habit. They dealt with situations with other words - or without words.
December 23, 2021
Noelle Colorado in 1876 is a gold town gone bust. In order to get the railroad to put a line through, the town must grow and show it is stable with good people. So Rev. Chase Hammond is delegated to find wives for 12 of the men so they can start appearing as a more developed town. So he contacts an agency in Denver where the woman who runs it says she will find 12 women and bring them to Noelle. This leads to a series of comedies from the women arriving in a heavy snowstorm, to a saloon that serves as the church, and no place for the women to stay except the local bordello until they have time to be courted and married. Rev Hammond has already paired the women with the local men, but will things backfire and the reverend find he's one of the eligible bachelors?
This was such an enjoyable rom-com novella that I immediately went on to read the next one.
This was such an enjoyable rom-com novella that I immediately went on to read the next one.
December 20, 2025
I was gifted a copy of this book. Worth 3.5 stars, rounded up.
It was a bit funny, but a bit predictable too. It's a good start for the series and it gives you an idea of what's going on and what is at stake for the town of Noelle. I was surprise at how much the reverend wasn't that much "spiritual" (e.g. lied and made a bet, both spoke negatively about in the Bible). To be fair, I don't think Mrs. Walters was all innocent either. I was confused at to why the reverend didn't let people choose their partner themselves and/or why he didn't have them mingle during the day or have a dance for the same goal. Editing: a few mistakes here and there, but mostly about a duplicate word or wrong word (groom vs. bride).
It was a bit funny, but a bit predictable too. It's a good start for the series and it gives you an idea of what's going on and what is at stake for the town of Noelle. I was surprise at how much the reverend wasn't that much "spiritual" (e.g. lied and made a bet, both spoke negatively about in the Bible). To be fair, I don't think Mrs. Walters was all innocent either. I was confused at to why the reverend didn't let people choose their partner themselves and/or why he didn't have them mingle during the day or have a dance for the same goal. Editing: a few mistakes here and there, but mostly about a duplicate word or wrong word (groom vs. bride).
December 8, 2017
12 days of Mail order brides
The tiny mining town of Noelle is desperate for respectability and the railroad. In an attempt to obtain both, Reverend Chase Hammond concocted a scheme to send away for mail order brides. He has 24+ interested men but only 12 prospective women so the men draw straws to determine who will be grooms. Content to manage the pairing of the couples, Chase is relieved to have avoided possible matrimony. But when the brides arrive on Christmas Eve, nothing goes according to plan, and Chase finds himself caught in the parson's trap of marital bliss.
This is a wonderful beginning to what I hope is a fun and festive holiday series.
The tiny mining town of Noelle is desperate for respectability and the railroad. In an attempt to obtain both, Reverend Chase Hammond concocted a scheme to send away for mail order brides. He has 24+ interested men but only 12 prospective women so the men draw straws to determine who will be grooms. Content to manage the pairing of the couples, Chase is relieved to have avoided possible matrimony. But when the brides arrive on Christmas Eve, nothing goes according to plan, and Chase finds himself caught in the parson's trap of marital bliss.
This is a wonderful beginning to what I hope is a fun and festive holiday series.
December 17, 2017
Another hit for Kit Morgan.
I loved this first story in this new series. Kit's writing is always fun, full of mischief and fun endings. She creates great characters and wonderfully fun and adventurous story lines that I have never read one of her stories that I didn't love but also had so much fun reading. This is a great start to a refreshing tale of 12 mail order brides to the theme, sort of, the song, The Twelve Days Of Christmas.
I can't wait to read all the others of this multi author fun holiday series. I rightly recommend this first story and the whole series. You won't regret one moment of this series I am sure.
I loved this first story in this new series. Kit's writing is always fun, full of mischief and fun endings. She creates great characters and wonderfully fun and adventurous story lines that I have never read one of her stories that I didn't love but also had so much fun reading. This is a great start to a refreshing tale of 12 mail order brides to the theme, sort of, the song, The Twelve Days Of Christmas.
I can't wait to read all the others of this multi author fun holiday series. I rightly recommend this first story and the whole series. You won't regret one moment of this series I am sure.
December 2, 2017
What an awesome start to a The 12 Days of Christmas Mail Order Brides series. Kit Morgan's The Partridge is a well crafted story with twist and turn plot, lovable characters - Felicity Partridge has a backbone and even though well bred is not stuffy / Chase is not holier than thou and willing to admit his lies and flaws, and a satisfying conclusion. Enjoyed the foreshadowing as the characters were introduced in the first few chapters. They peaked my interest in what is to come. Looking forward to Bride 2.
December 2, 2017
Day One
This kooks like it's going to be a fun series. The best laid plans aren't always the best solution. The good Reverend had good intentions when he devised a plan to bring mail order brides to Noelle. He just didn't realize he'd be the first one to tie the knot. Determined to be a force for womanhood, Ms. Felicity Partridge sets out to marry the mayor and establish her position in society. What ensues is a whirlwind of misunderstandings resulting in an unexpected wedding. Onward to day two.
This kooks like it's going to be a fun series. The best laid plans aren't always the best solution. The good Reverend had good intentions when he devised a plan to bring mail order brides to Noelle. He just didn't realize he'd be the first one to tie the knot. Determined to be a force for womanhood, Ms. Felicity Partridge sets out to marry the mayor and establish her position in society. What ensues is a whirlwind of misunderstandings resulting in an unexpected wedding. Onward to day two.
April 26, 2018
Gold, family obligations, not wanting to marry. These are difficulties out hero and heroine must overcome.
A young girl is moved against her will to Deadwood S. D. by her sister and brother-in-law. The hero has gold fever and family obligations, the lady doesn't want to get married because of her ma and pa's marriage. It also tells about one sister leaving home under mysterious circumstances. Will they find their way to each other or will they let their past take control. A definite 5 star read, I hope you enjoy this story as much as I do.
A young girl is moved against her will to Deadwood S. D. by her sister and brother-in-law. The hero has gold fever and family obligations, the lady doesn't want to get married because of her ma and pa's marriage. It also tells about one sister leaving home under mysterious circumstances. Will they find their way to each other or will they let their past take control. A definite 5 star read, I hope you enjoy this story as much as I do.
December 4, 2017
What an awesome way to start a new series! I loved how the pastor got what he needed, even though it wasn’t what he thought he wanted! I love the premise of this series and the way that each book piggybacks on the next but telling each story from a different perspective but all taking place simultaneously!!
I was a part of the continuity group making sure the individual books were consistent with the larger whole.
I was a part of the continuity group making sure the individual books were consistent with the larger whole.
December 2, 2017
The Partridge: The First Day!
Oh my goodness...what fun this book was! This is the first book in this very entertaining series. Kit Morgan, I loved Reverend Chase Hammond and Miss Felicity Partridge and their wonderful sense of humor. Wonderful characters and hope to see more of them. I love the whole concept for this series, and I'm looking forward each day in reading the newest one and what the author did with her story and her characters. Recommend! JudyE
Oh my goodness...what fun this book was! This is the first book in this very entertaining series. Kit Morgan, I loved Reverend Chase Hammond and Miss Felicity Partridge and their wonderful sense of humor. Wonderful characters and hope to see more of them. I love the whole concept for this series, and I'm looking forward each day in reading the newest one and what the author did with her story and her characters. Recommend! JudyE
December 3, 2017
This is a great start to the series. Reverend Chase Hammond wants to improve the standing of Noelle and bring the railroad through there. He comes up with a plan to bring mail order brides in to marry the men in town. You know what they say about best laid plans. This is a really fun story that will make you laugh at times and leave you feeling happy. You can find love where you least expect it.
December 29, 2017
12 Days Of Christmas Mail Order Brides
Can't wait to read more of this series absolutely loving it, how shocking for those lady's turning up in such a place. I wanted Charlie ( Mayor Hardt ) to get his comeuppance poor Felicity being rejected like that, however Chase finds himself relying more and more on Miss Partridge. The characters you meet make you want to read their stories too. The beginning of so many stories by wonderful authors.
Can't wait to read more of this series absolutely loving it, how shocking for those lady's turning up in such a place. I wanted Charlie ( Mayor Hardt ) to get his comeuppance poor Felicity being rejected like that, however Chase finds himself relying more and more on Miss Partridge. The characters you meet make you want to read their stories too. The beginning of so many stories by wonderful authors.
January 7, 2018
Marriage or homelessness.
Felicity Partridge is a mail order bride that her intended knows nothing about. Reverend Chase Hammond needs to find brides for the towns menfolk or lose the chance to have the railway line come to their town. He writes to a mail order bride society in Denver to find the wives, and may have stretched the truth some about the town. Hilarity ensues as he tries to get the couples married by the railroads deadline.
Felicity Partridge is a mail order bride that her intended knows nothing about. Reverend Chase Hammond needs to find brides for the towns menfolk or lose the chance to have the railway line come to their town. He writes to a mail order bride society in Denver to find the wives, and may have stretched the truth some about the town. Hilarity ensues as he tries to get the couples married by the railroads deadline.
November 11, 2024
The Partridge
This has got to be one of the funnier mail order bride book I have ever read. In order for the railroad to consider constructing the railroad through, the Pastor needs to find mail order brides willing to come to the small mining community and marry. Not all of the men are willing but certain ones are expected to marry, such as the Mayor. Will the Pastor be able to have any of the men married before the looming deadline set by the railroad company?
This has got to be one of the funnier mail order bride book I have ever read. In order for the railroad to consider constructing the railroad through, the Pastor needs to find mail order brides willing to come to the small mining community and marry. Not all of the men are willing but certain ones are expected to marry, such as the Mayor. Will the Pastor be able to have any of the men married before the looming deadline set by the railroad company?
December 3, 2017
Hero: Chase/pastor Heroine: Felicity Partridge
Reading Enjoyment:4.5* A great beginning to what is sure to be a wonderful series! I enjoyed this story of unexpected love that has a well crafted story with twist and turn plot, lovable characters . I like the foreshadowing as the characters were introduced in the first few chapters and for the future stories.
Reading Enjoyment:4.5* A great beginning to what is sure to be a wonderful series! I enjoyed this story of unexpected love that has a well crafted story with twist and turn plot, lovable characters . I like the foreshadowing as the characters were introduced in the first few chapters and for the future stories.
December 29, 2017
Marriage Anyone??
Can you image someone sending a letter asking you to come help establish a town by blindly marrying it's mining men?? Lol! What a sweet book! It was a merry mix-up that made me laugh and kept me rooting for the town. I'm anxious to continue the series. Thanks Ms. Morgan for a great wholesome book!
Can you image someone sending a letter asking you to come help establish a town by blindly marrying it's mining men?? Lol! What a sweet book! It was a merry mix-up that made me laugh and kept me rooting for the town. I'm anxious to continue the series. Thanks Ms. Morgan for a great wholesome book!
November 12, 2024
Good Christmas story
As the first in a series, this book laid a lot of groundwork for the other books in a series. It did a very good job. Ms Morgan takes Felicity's last name, Partridge, to signify the order the books will go.
Felicity and Chase really were perfect for each other, so I'm really looking forward to the next book.
As the first in a series, this book laid a lot of groundwork for the other books in a series. It did a very good job. Ms Morgan takes Felicity's last name, Partridge, to signify the order the books will go.
Felicity and Chase really were perfect for each other, so I'm really looking forward to the next book.
December 4, 2024
The Partridge: The First Day (The 12 Days of Christmas Mail-Order Brides #1) by Kit Morgan – This preacher has 12 days to marry off 12 men to help convince the train that Noelle is a great town to invest in. And it was chaos from the first page! I did a lot of shaking my head and smiling at my kindle while I read this Christmas historical rom com! Happy Holiday Reading!
December 2, 2017
Fun
Filled with humor and lots of misadventures which turn out for the best 12 lovely ladies searching for hearth and home and the little village of Noelle needing families and structure to make a community thrive. Very entertaining.
Filled with humor and lots of misadventures which turn out for the best 12 lovely ladies searching for hearth and home and the little village of Noelle needing families and structure to make a community thrive. Very entertaining.
December 2, 2017
Lovely story!
With a simple but interesting plot, this story starts with a big challenge..... and I like seeing how Reverend Chase Hammond deal with that challenge.
One down... eleven to go😊😊
With a simple but interesting plot, this story starts with a big challenge..... and I like seeing how Reverend Chase Hammond deal with that challenge.
One down... eleven to go😊😊
December 3, 2017
The Partridge by Kit Morgan
The beginning of another wonderful series! I started reading and just could not put it down until I had finished. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
The beginning of another wonderful series! I started reading and just could not put it down until I had finished. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
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