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Mail Order Brides of Wichita Falls
Christmas In Wichita Falls
A Special Holiday Sweet Western Romance
Holly Bell doesn't want to be a mail order bride but it's the only way to make sure her four sisters have a home. If her dead husband hadn't gone and died on her she wouldn't be in this situation. Now she finds herself the victim of a train robbery near Wichita Falls. Everything is riding on her getting to California by the end of the year. Will she get there in time to save her sisters from becoming victims of the Mercy Train?
David Morgan vows never to marry after the woman he loved betrayed him for the town banker. He had enough of fake women until Holly comes along and changes everything. How can he show her she belongs in Wichita Falls before time runs out?
Enjoy this delightful clean and wholesome western and pioneer romance and visit with many of the other brides from Wichita Falls.
Holly Bell doesn't want to be a mail order bride but it's the only way to make sure her four sisters have a home. If her dead husband hadn't gone and died on her she wouldn't be in this situation. Now she finds herself the victim of a train robbery near Wichita Falls. Everything is riding on her getting to California by the end of the year. Will she get there in time to save her sisters from becoming victims of the Mercy Train?
David Morgan vows never to marry after the woman he loved betrayed him for the town banker. He had enough of fake women until Holly comes along and changes everything. How can he show her she belongs in Wichita Falls before time runs out?
Enjoy this delightful clean and wholesome western and pioneer romance and visit with many of the other brides from Wichita Falls.
173 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 22, 2017
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April 10, 2021
So much of this book is great, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that at the beginning of the book when he is dressed like an elf/town crier he said he felt foolish to be dressed like someone from old Victorian times. The Victorian times happened until the early 20th century and it encompassed queen Victoria’s life. So at the time he was dressed like that it still was Victorian times. I wouldn’t normally say anything but it is a pet peeve of mine when historical romance writers don’t get their history right. Not to mention at the end when they said she was going to give birth on her due date, they just knew what season the baby was coming not a specific day at all having said that I wish I wasn’t so anally retentive when it comes to things like that. I still found this book to be very good and loved the romance but thought the surprise could’ve been executed better. All the trouble they went through just to be like here is this and then here is this. So skillfully arranged just to be like Wham! Bam, but either way I thought it was an enjoyable story for the most part. I would definitely recommend this to those who like mail order bride stories as this one is a better one than most of the trash out there.
August 7, 2022
Set in the Victorian Era, it speaks as if the Victorian Era was ages ago. A big deal made of "Victorian Era Town Crier" costume—the one era documented as having no town criers. (They are back in places now for touristy reasons.)
There were a few emotional points, but mostly it was just cute. Holly is sacrificing her future happiness to save her four younger sisters from being placed as orphans and, most likely, separated. She is resolved to this choice even after falling in love with David. And David goes about doing everything right in the wrong way, upsetting the young, very pregnant widow.
The story barrels along to the predictable happy ending, leaving everyone, even the reader, with a sappy smile.
There were a few emotional points, but mostly it was just cute. Holly is sacrificing her future happiness to save her four younger sisters from being placed as orphans and, most likely, separated. She is resolved to this choice even after falling in love with David. And David goes about doing everything right in the wrong way, upsetting the young, very pregnant widow.
The story barrels along to the predictable happy ending, leaving everyone, even the reader, with a sappy smile.
August 25, 2018
Amazing story.
Another heartwarming story amidst the joyous celebration of Christmas. This is an amazing story about Holly who is going to be a Mail Order Bride so she can rescue her four sisters. When the train is robbed and she is injured David comes to her rescue and her journey is delayed. What started out as journey that she had to make to save her sisters turned into the best thing that had ever happened to her. I would definitely recommend this amazing, uplifting story.
Another heartwarming story amidst the joyous celebration of Christmas. This is an amazing story about Holly who is going to be a Mail Order Bride so she can rescue her four sisters. When the train is robbed and she is injured David comes to her rescue and her journey is delayed. What started out as journey that she had to make to save her sisters turned into the best thing that had ever happened to her. I would definitely recommend this amazing, uplifting story.
January 29, 2020
This is such a sweet story. A widow who is expecting a baby at any time was on the train was robbed and she was hurt. David who was hurt by a woman has said he will never marry. He is the one who found her and helped her.
Holly Bell needs to be married before the end of the year to save her sisters from the orphanage. She is promised to a man and California a miner.
Well things have a way of changing so I recommend you read this book to see all the twists and turns and happy endings here.
Holly Bell needs to be married before the end of the year to save her sisters from the orphanage. She is promised to a man and California a miner.
Well things have a way of changing so I recommend you read this book to see all the twists and turns and happy endings here.
December 25, 2017
What a wonderful Christmas story. This story was especially great because all of the brides from Wichita Falls and Mill Ridge series and their husbands were included in the story. Christmas and a surprise wedding what more could you want? As with all of the books I've read by Cyndi Raye, I would highly recommend this book.
September 30, 2018
A quick well written perfectly paced story pulling you in from the start. Mail order brides of old are good to look back on how life was at one time. This is about David finding his cousin Lily and moving to Wichita Falls where he ends up meeting Holly who is trying to make a better life for her and her four sisters.
February 5, 2018
Great series
Really enjoyed this whole series and hope that there will be more books. These books show a lot of people helping people and caring for their neighbors. This one is a wonderful Christmas read.
Really enjoyed this whole series and hope that there will be more books. These books show a lot of people helping people and caring for their neighbors. This one is a wonderful Christmas read.
October 1, 2018
Loved this Holiday Themed book as a great addition to the Brides of Wichita Falls Series. Love prevails, a surprise ending and a story that won't let you put the book down. :) You will not be disappointed. I recommend it highly.
December 11, 2018
Great addition to the series. How can you go wrong with love, romancing, Christmas, weddings and community spirit? The story keeps you interested and the characters are sweet and real. Nicely written and a pleasure to read.
December 15, 2018
Love is found
Holly a widow and very pregnant woman is traveling to California before she is sidetracked. Daniel is getting over a broken heart. Good characters and plot while being a quick read.
Holly a widow and very pregnant woman is traveling to California before she is sidetracked. Daniel is getting over a broken heart. Good characters and plot while being a quick read.
February 19, 2019
Holly and Jolly
Can Holly make the deadline to get her sisters before the end of the Year?
Will David ever ever find love again after a broken heart?
A sweet read with fun characters and good storyline.
Can Holly make the deadline to get her sisters before the end of the Year?
Will David ever ever find love again after a broken heart?
A sweet read with fun characters and good storyline.
February 18, 2020
Sweet reading
As with all of the books from this author I find it was a good storyline and characters. Looking forward to reading more of the books intertwined with this one and others
As with all of the books from this author I find it was a good storyline and characters. Looking forward to reading more of the books intertwined with this one and others
December 26, 2017
So wonderful!
This story was sad, Sweet, romantic, and just wonderful! David and Holly are beautiful characters, and they really brought this story to life.
This story was sad, Sweet, romantic, and just wonderful! David and Holly are beautiful characters, and they really brought this story to life.
October 4, 2018
Good
Very nice. I hope that in some future book Holly gets her mother locket back. Wish it were true that a town would stand by you.
Very nice. I hope that in some future book Holly gets her mother locket back. Wish it were true that a town would stand by you.
November 19, 2018
So sweet
Loves the way the community shows love during a tragic event. Things can work out when we least expect it.
Loves the way the community shows love during a tragic event. Things can work out when we least expect it.
January 3, 2019
Sweet
What a sweet book so full of surprises, must read the entire series, you will love everyone and new series in the spin offs.
What a sweet book so full of surprises, must read the entire series, you will love everyone and new series in the spin offs.
March 15, 2020
A wonderful western romance. Love the story behind the dog on the cover.
November 5, 2020
Great quick read!
What a sweet Christmas story! Lovely characters, small town sharing and caring, and proof that you never say never! Enjoyable!!
What a sweet Christmas story! Lovely characters, small town sharing and caring, and proof that you never say never! Enjoyable!!
January 13, 2021
Just finished this great story. I felt really bad for Holly at first, but the more I read, the better it was. I love a happy ending and this sure was one of those. Great story.
May 21, 2023
A sweet clean Christmas romance, which includes a train robbery, Mr and Mrs Santa Claus and all the Wichita mail order brides, plus some cute puppies. This was a prize and the review is voluntary.
August 22, 2020
Surprise!
There's a secret afoot, but the whole town's in on it!
What a conundrum! Sure makes for a bright Christmas Eve Ball!
There's a secret afoot, but the whole town's in on it!
What a conundrum! Sure makes for a bright Christmas Eve Ball!
January 4, 2023
this is a very good story she needs to find a husband and get her sisters out of the orphanage. very good
October 15, 2019
Loved this book. I enjoyed the characters and the town of Wichita Falls. Thank you Cyndi Raye for another great book.
July 24, 2024
4 1/2 stars
What a nice Christmas story. One of love, friendship, surprise and a Christmas ball. ( no language or sexual references so my advanced reading preteen friends can read and enjoy)
What a nice Christmas story. One of love, friendship, surprise and a Christmas ball. ( no language or sexual references so my advanced reading preteen friends can read and enjoy)
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