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The 12 Days of Christmas Mail-Order Brides #10
The Lord: The Tenth Day
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...
Desperately trying to avoid an arranged marriage to a cruel lord, an heiress takes on Minnie Gold’s identity to marry a man she hopes will be kind. He has to be better than what her parents have planned.
Hugh Montgomery is proud of the life he’s built in Noelle, and he’s determined to help Noelle survive- even if it means taking on a mail-order bride. Burned by love, he knows marriage is about commitment and companionship, and is looking forward to sharing his life with someone who doesn’t expect his heart.
However, when a woman from Hugh’s past arrives, she reveals secrets that Hugh and Minnie were desperate to hide. Hugh can’t marry Minnie, knowing her true identity, but he also can’t let her return home. As Hugh and Minnie fight to save their respective futures, will the growing affection between them ruin everything? Or can they find a way to build a future together?
Desperately trying to avoid an arranged marriage to a cruel lord, an heiress takes on Minnie Gold’s identity to marry a man she hopes will be kind. He has to be better than what her parents have planned.
Hugh Montgomery is proud of the life he’s built in Noelle, and he’s determined to help Noelle survive- even if it means taking on a mail-order bride. Burned by love, he knows marriage is about commitment and companionship, and is looking forward to sharing his life with someone who doesn’t expect his heart.
However, when a woman from Hugh’s past arrives, she reveals secrets that Hugh and Minnie were desperate to hide. Hugh can’t marry Minnie, knowing her true identity, but he also can’t let her return home. As Hugh and Minnie fight to save their respective futures, will the growing affection between them ruin everything? Or can they find a way to build a future together?
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2017
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Danica Favorite
71 books145 followersA self-professed crazy chicken lady, Danica Favorite loves the adventure of living a creative life. She loves to explore the depths of human nature and follow people on the journey to happily ever after. Though the journey is often bumpy, those bumps are what refine imperfect characters as they live the life God created them for. Oops, that just spoiled the ending of all of Danica’s stories. Then again, getting there is all the fun.
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December 26, 2019
This is just stupid.
Ok, it's not just stupid, but there's too much stupid things to destroy my enjoyment of the story.
But - in all, this 12 books series about Noelle's mail-order brides and a couple of others, is a lovely treat to enjoy during Christmas time. Even this was a nice, easy read, and the irritating details are probably easy to overlook for others. They are after all little side notes, not part of the main things, and the main things are all sound and solid :-)
Ok, it's not just stupid, but there's too much stupid things to destroy my enjoyment of the story.
But - in all, this 12 books series about Noelle's mail-order brides and a couple of others, is a lovely treat to enjoy during Christmas time. Even this was a nice, easy read, and the irritating details are probably easy to overlook for others. They are after all little side notes, not part of the main things, and the main things are all sound and solid :-)
January 30, 2018
The Lord
I really wanted to love this book, but between some of the disconnect I felt in the beginning (Hugh just seemed wishy washy), and the editing errors, I was disappointed. To be fair, I am glad I kept reading because the ending was enjoyable. I think sometimes these books get written so quickly that there isn't the time to make an okay story a great story.
I really wanted to love this book, but between some of the disconnect I felt in the beginning (Hugh just seemed wishy washy), and the editing errors, I was disappointed. To be fair, I am glad I kept reading because the ending was enjoyable. I think sometimes these books get written so quickly that there isn't the time to make an okay story a great story.
December 12, 2017
Titles are not necessary in America
Minnie Bell wanted to be free from her mistress's fiance. So her and Margaret (her mistress) came up with a plan, Minnie was going to be a mail-order bride. But before she could leave, she was killed in a horrible accident. Margaret wanted to flee from Lord Milliken. He was cruel. So she took Minnie's place.
Her mail order groom was actually Lord Hugh, but he was in America and did not like to use his title. Once Margaret's true identity is discovered, the town's people had to make a decision: do we protect her or do we give her over to her father? They choose to stay loyal to Minnie/Margaret, at least most of them did. Her father is desperately looking for her and wants her safe return to Denver.
If she leaves, the town would not have enough brides to save itself. Will she be allowed to stay or will her father demand that she honor his agreement with Lord Milliken? Will he allow her to marry Hugh?
Minnie Bell wanted to be free from her mistress's fiance. So her and Margaret (her mistress) came up with a plan, Minnie was going to be a mail-order bride. But before she could leave, she was killed in a horrible accident. Margaret wanted to flee from Lord Milliken. He was cruel. So she took Minnie's place.
Her mail order groom was actually Lord Hugh, but he was in America and did not like to use his title. Once Margaret's true identity is discovered, the town's people had to make a decision: do we protect her or do we give her over to her father? They choose to stay loyal to Minnie/Margaret, at least most of them did. Her father is desperately looking for her and wants her safe return to Denver.
If she leaves, the town would not have enough brides to save itself. Will she be allowed to stay or will her father demand that she honor his agreement with Lord Milliken? Will he allow her to marry Hugh?
January 26, 2018
The 12 Days of Christmas Mail-Order Brides
I just love this series the adventures the characters the romances I can't get enough of them. This story is of a young society girl running from her family having been promised to an Earl who's character is rather unsavoury she takes on her maids name Minnie Gold after the maid dies in an accident and takes her place as a Mail-Order Bride in Noelle.
Hugh is an English duke making a new life for himself and he is one of the groom's chosen to help save the town of Noelle. Hugh knows right at the beginning that something is not quit right with Minnie she is not who she says she is but still he is drawn to her as she is to him but of course the secrets begin to emerge and the lies uncovered and Minnie or Margaret whom she really is has been found out but there is still lots going on and Minnie/Margaret has to fight to stay in Noelle a wonderful story brilliantly written.
I just love this series the adventures the characters the romances I can't get enough of them. This story is of a young society girl running from her family having been promised to an Earl who's character is rather unsavoury she takes on her maids name Minnie Gold after the maid dies in an accident and takes her place as a Mail-Order Bride in Noelle.
Hugh is an English duke making a new life for himself and he is one of the groom's chosen to help save the town of Noelle. Hugh knows right at the beginning that something is not quit right with Minnie she is not who she says she is but still he is drawn to her as she is to him but of course the secrets begin to emerge and the lies uncovered and Minnie or Margaret whom she really is has been found out but there is still lots going on and Minnie/Margaret has to fight to stay in Noelle a wonderful story brilliantly written.
December 29, 2025
I was gifted a copy of this book. Worth 2.5 stars, rounded down.
TRIGGERS: promises of violent crimes against women and more
The books in the collection are getting worse as we go. Here too, they all lie left and right.
I found it really weird that Minnie just wanted to help her fellow women now at the end of the travelling, and not during; she even gave a mini sermon about helping others too! - and several thoughts about making friends, but not making any efforts before they arrived. Eye roll. They all did, except you and probably Maybelle too. Poor Hugh is in for a big surprise but I'm glad he was not in love with Arabella. I was astounded that he asked about Margaret's fiancé in front of everyone.
The editing on this one irritated me so much I didn't want to finish it. Also irritating are the repeats of information, some up to 7-8 times, others just 4x, but also 5-7 times. The redeeming part is the end; there isn't much in between the prologue to the epilogue.
TRIGGERS: promises of violent crimes against women and more
The books in the collection are getting worse as we go. Here too, they all lie left and right.
I found it really weird that Minnie just wanted to help her fellow women now at the end of the travelling, and not during; she even gave a mini sermon about helping others too! - and several thoughts about making friends, but not making any efforts before they arrived. Eye roll. They all did, except you and probably Maybelle too. Poor Hugh is in for a big surprise but I'm glad he was not in love with Arabella. I was astounded that he asked about Margaret's fiancé in front of everyone.
The editing on this one irritated me so much I didn't want to finish it. Also irritating are the repeats of information, some up to 7-8 times, others just 4x, but also 5-7 times. The redeeming part is the end; there isn't much in between the prologue to the epilogue.
December 29, 2020
Margaret/Minnie and Hugh 💞
Margaret is a high society girl being forced to wed slimy Lord Millikin. He's a vile, wicked man who brutally mistreats women, including Margaret's dear maid, Minnie. Minnie plans to leave as a mail order bride, but is sadly killed in a buggy accident. Margaret takes this opportunity to assume Minnie's identity and take her place as a bride.
Hugh is a British lord now living in Noelle and has given up use of his title. He is waiting on his bride, Minnie, and looking forward to companionship, but mostly helping achieve the 12 needed brides for the town. Being an English lord, he realizes rather quickly that Minnie is not a lowly maid. Even though Margaret is dressed as such, he spots her upper class mannerisms.
I didn't care for Hugh through most the early part of the book. He seemed like a bit of a jerk, but he redeemed himself in the end ☺️
Very exciting suspense and a sweet HEA.
Margaret is a high society girl being forced to wed slimy Lord Millikin. He's a vile, wicked man who brutally mistreats women, including Margaret's dear maid, Minnie. Minnie plans to leave as a mail order bride, but is sadly killed in a buggy accident. Margaret takes this opportunity to assume Minnie's identity and take her place as a bride.
Hugh is a British lord now living in Noelle and has given up use of his title. He is waiting on his bride, Minnie, and looking forward to companionship, but mostly helping achieve the 12 needed brides for the town. Being an English lord, he realizes rather quickly that Minnie is not a lowly maid. Even though Margaret is dressed as such, he spots her upper class mannerisms.
I didn't care for Hugh through most the early part of the book. He seemed like a bit of a jerk, but he redeemed himself in the end ☺️
Very exciting suspense and a sweet HEA.
April 6, 2018
The Lord: The Tenth Day is another wonderful read of The 12 Days of Christmas Mail-Order Brides series! The Lord is about the servayor Hugh, in the town of Noelle and the bride chosen for him Minnie. They both have secrets they want no one to find out, but of course they do and the problems they were trying to hide from comes out that they must solve before they can marry. There is a lot of twist and turns to keep a reader happily turning the pages to see if Hugh and Minnie can't work things out for the town and for them. Love this series! I highly recommend all the books in this series, great reads.
December 12, 2017
Day 10
As the deadline for the marriages grows closer, the arrangements become more complicated. Margaret, AKA Minnie, is hoping to avoid a disastrous union with a penniless Earl of the realm looking for a wealthy bride. His rumored cruel perfidies sends Margaret on the run posing as her maid. Hugh left England for a brighter future in the new world. As the third son of a Duke there was little chance of his inheriting the title. Can they convince her father to approve their marriage in time to help save Noelle?
As the deadline for the marriages grows closer, the arrangements become more complicated. Margaret, AKA Minnie, is hoping to avoid a disastrous union with a penniless Earl of the realm looking for a wealthy bride. His rumored cruel perfidies sends Margaret on the run posing as her maid. Hugh left England for a brighter future in the new world. As the third son of a Duke there was little chance of his inheriting the title. Can they convince her father to approve their marriage in time to help save Noelle?
December 31, 2017
The premise of the historical romance series - The 12 Days of Christmas in a small mountain town (Noelle, Colorado) post Civil War makes the reader wanting more. With great anticipation I wake up at midnight to read each well written story with intriguing characters, twist and turn plot and believable resolution. A Maid & A Lord hid their true identities. Can they overcome their backgrounds and find love? The reader feels the love and time put into making this series the best Christmas series ever.
January 21, 2018
Danica Favorite's tenth installment in this fantastic series continues to delight readers with romance, friendship, love and even a little suspense. This is the first story that left me unsure if a Noelle wedding would actually take place. I really enjoyed the additional action and suspense in this book. It was also really beautiful seeing how deep friendship runs. Hugh and Minnie's love story kept me guessing until the very end.
December 26, 2017
The Lord: The Tenth Day!
I have enjoyed each book in this series and have come to love each couple. I enjoyed following each one as they struggled to find their HEA among the difficulty of trying to keep their past lives hidden. If anyone needed a HEA, it was Hugh and Minnie. She is one of my favorites in the series. A very entertaining book. JudyE
I have enjoyed each book in this series and have come to love each couple. I enjoyed following each one as they struggled to find their HEA among the difficulty of trying to keep their past lives hidden. If anyone needed a HEA, it was Hugh and Minnie. She is one of my favorites in the series. A very entertaining book. JudyE
January 5, 2018
The Lord and the Lady
What an amazing story of Hugh and Minnie. I adored this story on Day 10. Part of this story is sad in that it addresses the fate of women during this period of time-property. Yet on the other hand it is just amazing how far women's rights have come forward. True friendship and love meant to be are a winning combination for Day 10- The Lord.
What an amazing story of Hugh and Minnie. I adored this story on Day 10. Part of this story is sad in that it addresses the fate of women during this period of time-property. Yet on the other hand it is just amazing how far women's rights have come forward. True friendship and love meant to be are a winning combination for Day 10- The Lord.
January 17, 2018
Another winner in the 12 Days of Christmas
This is #10 in a series of 12, but can easily stand alone. This book in particular brought home the fact of women who were at the mercies of their parents as to whom they wed. Margaret was so brave to buck the system as a mail order bride. I loved her courage!
This is #10 in a series of 12, but can easily stand alone. This book in particular brought home the fact of women who were at the mercies of their parents as to whom they wed. Margaret was so brave to buck the system as a mail order bride. I loved her courage!
February 14, 2018
Wonderful
With each new story in this series, I say this is my favorite, yet this one truly is! What a fun, yet encouraging, tale of love overcoming all obstacles in your path! Loved how Lord Hugh was really just Hugh, a man desperately trying to save the girl he loves and yet it's the title of Lord that does the trick. Lovely read!
With each new story in this series, I say this is my favorite, yet this one truly is! What a fun, yet encouraging, tale of love overcoming all obstacles in your path! Loved how Lord Hugh was really just Hugh, a man desperately trying to save the girl he loves and yet it's the title of Lord that does the trick. Lovely read!
December 10, 2017
Another winner
This series is just wonderful! Each story so unique and creative! You will not want to miss this one! So many secrets to uncover!!
I was so privileged to be a part of the continuity group for this series!!
This series is just wonderful! Each story so unique and creative! You will not want to miss this one! So many secrets to uncover!!
I was so privileged to be a part of the continuity group for this series!!
December 11, 2017
Loving the lord
Excellent read! I truly and loving this series, all the books are so well written and the characters so lifelike. Hugh and Minnie are two characters who bring life to the pages.
Excellent read! I truly and loving this series, all the books are so well written and the characters so lifelike. Hugh and Minnie are two characters who bring life to the pages.
December 12, 2017
Hero: Heroine:
Reading Enjoyment:4.5* Another great story in this series that is filled with fun, love and intrigue.. The story progressed steadily, has well developed characters with witty/humorous dialogue and a fun developing plot.
Reading Enjoyment:4.5* Another great story in this series that is filled with fun, love and intrigue.. The story progressed steadily, has well developed characters with witty/humorous dialogue and a fun developing plot.
December 12, 2017
Excellent!
I have to say how much I enjoyed this story! The twists and turns kept me tapping my Kindle. I could NOT figure out how the dilemma which kept Margaret/Minnie and Hugh from marrying. A very satisfying ending.
I have to say how much I enjoyed this story! The twists and turns kept me tapping my Kindle. I could NOT figure out how the dilemma which kept Margaret/Minnie and Hugh from marrying. A very satisfying ending.
December 12, 2017
Good
What an adventure! It all looks so hopeless and terrifying. Yet, despite it all, good friendships develop and hope is born. Despite all odds, it all turns out well in the end. A great series.
What an adventure! It all looks so hopeless and terrifying. Yet, despite it all, good friendships develop and hope is born. Despite all odds, it all turns out well in the end. A great series.
December 23, 2017
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I enjoyed the story. The characters were very believable. A duke and a lady of society. So funny titles are not important to towns where the mail order brides travel too. But she might be able to help save the town by bringing the railroad to town.
I enjoyed the story. The characters were very believable. A duke and a lady of society. So funny titles are not important to towns where the mail order brides travel too. But she might be able to help save the town by bringing the railroad to town.
December 24, 2017
Great book!
Loved how the story progressed and how it all came together- especially the ending. The characters were well developed and their personalities were fitting. I enjoyed learning more about the town and other's stories as well. Great read!
Loved how the story progressed and how it all came together- especially the ending. The characters were well developed and their personalities were fitting. I enjoyed learning more about the town and other's stories as well. Great read!
January 10, 2018
Good read!!
I have found another author I need to follow . I had not read any of Danica Favorite's books before. She is a great story teller. I loved the way she was able to get Minnie and Hugh together
I have found another author I need to follow . I had not read any of Danica Favorite's books before. She is a great story teller. I loved the way she was able to get Minnie and Hugh together
September 8, 2021
Employable
This 10th book in this series lives up to the quality of those before. What imaginations these authors have to bring 12 brides to one little town, each with unique stories , while still tying them all together. Great !
This 10th book in this series lives up to the quality of those before. What imaginations these authors have to bring 12 brides to one little town, each with unique stories , while still tying them all together. Great !
December 10, 2017
Awesome
Great story live knowing there will be a HEA but the getting there is the great!!!! Looking forward to the next one!!!!!!!
Great story live knowing there will be a HEA but the getting there is the great!!!! Looking forward to the next one!!!!!!!
December 11, 2017
Problems indeed
It is a true skill when an author can weave a web so intricate that me escape appears possible and then use the strands of that web to weave the escape path.
It is a true skill when an author can weave a web so intricate that me escape appears possible and then use the strands of that web to weave the escape path.
December 13, 2017
Great book!
Love the characters, the town, and the story. This is a delightful series to read. Highly recommend. Great Christmas read.
Love the characters, the town, and the story. This is a delightful series to read. Highly recommend. Great Christmas read.
January 21, 2018
Wonderful
What a wonderful book, with some great twist and turns, it will make it want to read until the end.
What a wonderful book, with some great twist and turns, it will make it want to read until the end.
January 27, 2018
Who's on the run? Margaret or Minnie?
I loved the inner conflict in the book. It showed a lot of depth to the characters. The series is getting better and better!
I loved the inner conflict in the book. It showed a lot of depth to the characters. The series is getting better and better!
January 17, 2019
Awesome
I have really enjoyed reading this series and all the authors have did an outstanding job. Hope you enjoy too too.
I have really enjoyed reading this series and all the authors have did an outstanding job. Hope you enjoy too too.
November 21, 2024
Neat novella!
I really thought Minnie and Hugh's story was well written. To think there are people that sheltered!
I look forward to the next book.
I really thought Minnie and Hugh's story was well written. To think there are people that sheltered!
I look forward to the next book.
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