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Silverpines #18
Wanted: St. Nick
Arabella Flint is mere days away from losing her home to the bank. Alone in the world after her father’s death, she reluctantly accepts financial assistance from a man--twice her age--who is determined to use his money to win her hand in marriage. Faced with the choice of a life she never wanted and a life on the streets, will she find the courage to love when she’s given the chance?
Nicholas is content to nurse his broken heart in solitude. His life has been nothing but misery since his fiance left him for another man. He scoffs at his brother’s suggestion that they both search for wives amongst the advertisements in the famous Groom’s Gazette. He could never have guessed that Fate would lead him to Miss Arabella Flint.
Nicholas is content to nurse his broken heart in solitude. His life has been nothing but misery since his fiance left him for another man. He scoffs at his brother’s suggestion that they both search for wives amongst the advertisements in the famous Groom’s Gazette. He could never have guessed that Fate would lead him to Miss Arabella Flint.
109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2018
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About the author
Josephine Blake
39 books58 followersJosephine Blake is a bestselling author and award-winning graphic designer. She enjoys a quiet life on a comfortable piece of property in her very own small-town in the Willamette Valley.
With over 23 published books in the romance genre, Josephine works hard to make sure her stories bring a little more love into this crazy world.
She and her husband spend most days chasing their little one around their farmhouse with thankful hearts.
Notable Works:
Josephine Blake’s debut Historical Romance novel, Dianna, hit the shelves in August of 2016 and became a bestseller two years later. Her Gothic Historical Romance novel, A Brush with Death, followed suit later that year in 2018. Yours at Yuletide became her very first Contemporary Romance release in the winter of 2019.
She’d love to hear from you. Shoot her an email at admin@awordfromjosephineblake.com
With over 23 published books in the romance genre, Josephine works hard to make sure her stories bring a little more love into this crazy world.
She and her husband spend most days chasing their little one around their farmhouse with thankful hearts.
Notable Works:
Josephine Blake’s debut Historical Romance novel, Dianna, hit the shelves in August of 2016 and became a bestseller two years later. Her Gothic Historical Romance novel, A Brush with Death, followed suit later that year in 2018. Yours at Yuletide became her very first Contemporary Romance release in the winter of 2019.
She’d love to hear from you. Shoot her an email at admin@awordfromjosephineblake.com
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December 28, 2019
Wanted: St. Nick is book eighteen in the Silverpines series by Josephine Blake. When Arabella Flint realises that she could not pay her bills and Matilda needed husband they placed added in the Groom's Gazette. Two brothers Nicholas and Gregory Duran neared a change and decided to apply to Arabella and Matilda's add in the Groom's Gazette. However, the brothers did not realise what they applied for. The readers of Wanted: St. Nick will follow Arabella, Matilda, Nicholas and Gregory to find out what happens.
Wanted: St.Nick is the first book I have read of Josephine Blake, and I enjoy it. This book engaged me from the start. I love Josephine Blake portrayal of her characters and the way they intertwine with each other. Wanted: St. Nick is well written and researched by Josephine Blake. The description of the settings done excellently by Josephine Blake.
The readers of Wanted: St. Nick will learn about living in a rural community in Oregon in the eighteen century. Also, the readers of Wanted: St. Nick will learn about working in a barbershop.
I recommend this book.
Wanted: St.Nick is the first book I have read of Josephine Blake, and I enjoy it. This book engaged me from the start. I love Josephine Blake portrayal of her characters and the way they intertwine with each other. Wanted: St. Nick is well written and researched by Josephine Blake. The description of the settings done excellently by Josephine Blake.
The readers of Wanted: St. Nick will learn about living in a rural community in Oregon in the eighteen century. Also, the readers of Wanted: St. Nick will learn about working in a barbershop.
I recommend this book.
February 4, 2020
Arabella lost her Father in the disaster. Since then she's been struggling to make ends meet. When she receives a bunch of bills, she has to resort to accepting a loan from an older man. She's worried he'll use it as leverage to make her marry him but seems to have little options. She wrote an ad for a husband but no one has shown any interest at all.
Nicholas' brother convinces him to move to Oregon and find a bride from the Grooms Gazette. He's not crazy about the idea until he lays eyes on Arabella. It would be nice if both brothers could start new lives together... will both couples suit?
This is a clean, sweet romance. I liked it. I think it's meant to be a Christmas story, but really it could have been Wanted: Barber....
Nicholas' brother convinces him to move to Oregon and find a bride from the Grooms Gazette. He's not crazy about the idea until he lays eyes on Arabella. It would be nice if both brothers could start new lives together... will both couples suit?
This is a clean, sweet romance. I liked it. I think it's meant to be a Christmas story, but really it could have been Wanted: Barber....
November 27, 2018
The latest in this delightful Silverpines anthology. Bella needs a financial rescue from a mysterious stranger who pays her debts but insists he has just "bought" her in the bargain. Nick just needs someone to heal his broken heart after his fiance' jilts him. Can these two unlikely people be just right for each other? The entire Silverpines series is a brilliant flip-flop on the mail order bride phenomenon in that the ladies are looking for men instead. There are, thus far, about 20 novellas which can be read as stand-alones but reading just a couple of them hooks most avid readers of historical western fictional romances for the entire set.
November 21, 2018
Nicholas and Arabella
Silverpines was a small town that was devastated by a mine explosion and shortly thereafter a mudslide. Almost all of the men from there were killed,including Arabella's father, the town barber. AS he and so They women out advert in the Grooms Gazette paper look for mail order grooms. Nicholas and his brother came to town as prospective grooms. Some adventure, some humor and a couple very happy ending he occur in this story. You will greatly enjoy this book. I enjoyed reading it very much.
Silverpines was a small town that was devastated by a mine explosion and shortly thereafter a mudslide. Almost all of the men from there were killed,including Arabella's father, the town barber. AS he and so They women out advert in the Grooms Gazette paper look for mail order grooms. Nicholas and his brother came to town as prospective grooms. Some adventure, some humor and a couple very happy ending he occur in this story. You will greatly enjoy this book. I enjoyed reading it very much.
September 21, 2020
Wanted St. Nick
Gregory and Nicolas Duran read a notice in the Grooms Gazette for two women who were looking for husbands. Both men arrived on a train the same day that the women read their telegram. Matilda and Gregory were instantly interested in each other and Nicolas who had not wanted to come was hesitant in making any promises. Mr Diggory was ver enamoured with Arabella but she was Nicolas’s choice. This was another great book in the Silverpines series. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
Gregory and Nicolas Duran read a notice in the Grooms Gazette for two women who were looking for husbands. Both men arrived on a train the same day that the women read their telegram. Matilda and Gregory were instantly interested in each other and Nicolas who had not wanted to come was hesitant in making any promises. Mr Diggory was ver enamoured with Arabella but she was Nicolas’s choice. This was another great book in the Silverpines series. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
December 1, 2018
Each time I read a new installment I love this little locale more.
Josephine Blake is one of my favorite Authors! She has such a way with a story. Wanted St. Nick is no exception.
Heartbreak to friendship. Healing to love. Love to marriage... All of this with a few plot twists and a little bit of exasperation! Everything is there... Not just for Arabella Flint the Heroine, but for Nicholas Duran the Hero as well!
You will fall in love with this book as quickly as I did.
Josephine Blake is one of my favorite Authors! She has such a way with a story. Wanted St. Nick is no exception.
Heartbreak to friendship. Healing to love. Love to marriage... All of this with a few plot twists and a little bit of exasperation! Everything is there... Not just for Arabella Flint the Heroine, but for Nicholas Duran the Hero as well!
You will fall in love with this book as quickly as I did.
November 20, 2018
Fitting Christmas Story for a Special Town
I Loved this book. It is of interest to everyone who loves Historical or Christmas romance. The question remains just who is Mr. Diggory.
I Loved this book. It is of interest to everyone who loves Historical or Christmas romance. The question remains just who is Mr. Diggory.
November 25, 2018
I love that this book is about one couple but peaks into the lives of the other couple. It is great that it is a Christmas book, filled with the spirit and traditions of the holiday. The epilogue gives you a cliffhanger as to the next books in the series.
December 11, 2018
Christmas wins with love and giving hearts.
So many worries about the future and Arabella is in trouble with too many bills. Now she may lose her home.
Nickolas is depressed and Gregory has a plan to help them both. Great reading with big surprises.
So many worries about the future and Arabella is in trouble with too many bills. Now she may lose her home.
Nickolas is depressed and Gregory has a plan to help them both. Great reading with big surprises.
October 24, 2019
Nice Story!
This is the 18th book in the Silverpines series. It introduces new characters of Arabella, the barber's daughter and of Nick, a former homesteader who had a bad break up. It's a novella length story but has a nice Christmas feel.
This is the 18th book in the Silverpines series. It introduces new characters of Arabella, the barber's daughter and of Nick, a former homesteader who had a bad break up. It's a novella length story but has a nice Christmas feel.
November 20, 2018
Delightful and fun
I enjoyed reading this book. Josephine makes her stories come alive. Always a good read. Loved it and got a chuckle or two!
I enjoyed reading this book. Josephine makes her stories come alive. Always a good read. Loved it and got a chuckle or two!
November 21, 2018
Love love loved it!!
Arabelle and Nicholas make the cutest couple! I could just see him protecting her. This series just keeps getting better and better!
Arabelle and Nicholas make the cutest couple! I could just see him protecting her. This series just keeps getting better and better!
November 21, 2018
Great series
Another great book in the Silverpines series. I loved Bella's story. I look forward to more books in the series.
Another great book in the Silverpines series. I loved Bella's story. I look forward to more books in the series.
November 22, 2018
My favorite book so far!
I enjoyed the characters in the book and enjoyed their changes as they tell in love. As always a joy to continue on with story of the town.
I enjoyed the characters in the book and enjoyed their changes as they tell in love. As always a joy to continue on with story of the town.
November 23, 2018
So sweet
I just love this series. Thanks again for an enjoyable and sweet story. The characters are so different and bring so much joy.
I just love this series. Thanks again for an enjoyable and sweet story. The characters are so different and bring so much joy.
November 30, 2018
Lovely story
The storyline and characters are so engaging. I didn't want to stop reading. Fun, clean, sweet Christmas romance. Enjoy reading!
The storyline and characters are so engaging. I didn't want to stop reading. Fun, clean, sweet Christmas romance. Enjoy reading!
November 29, 2018
#18
A heart warming Christmas sparkling story with humor and mishaps that lead to old friends and new and people discovers what is important.
A heart warming Christmas sparkling story with humor and mishaps that lead to old friends and new and people discovers what is important.
December 3, 2018
Sweet miracle
Silverpines continues it struggles to rebuild and recover from twin devistations that left so many women in trying circumstances. Bella finds her love.
Silverpines continues it struggles to rebuild and recover from twin devistations that left so many women in trying circumstances. Bella finds her love.
December 8, 2018
Great story! Loved the characters, they were written so the readers felt like they knew them. There was a mystery about who Mr Diggory was and what happened to Karen. I’d recommend this book.
December 15, 2018
Sweet story
I love to take a break from life and visit this sweet town. A sweet story about two brothers and two friends finding their Christmas miracle.
I love to take a break from life and visit this sweet town. A sweet story about two brothers and two friends finding their Christmas miracle.
September 28, 2019
And a Merry Christmas to all
A very nice, sweet story that will bring a smile to your face.
Follow these wonderful characters through their ups and downs of friendship and love.
A very nice, sweet story that will bring a smile to your face.
Follow these wonderful characters through their ups and downs of friendship and love.
December 11, 2019
Arabella and Nicholas
Nicholas answers the a and finds Arabella delightful and wants her to be his wife immediately however there is a problem with Mr Diggory. - Babs
Nicholas answers the a and finds Arabella delightful and wants her to be his wife immediately however there is a problem with Mr Diggory. - Babs
October 13, 2022
To Have FAITH
I really enjoyed this book so very much . WANTED, ST. NICK , SLIVERPINES SERIES BOOK #18 BY JOSEPHINE BLAKE . I recommend teens and up .
I really enjoyed this book so very much . WANTED, ST. NICK , SLIVERPINES SERIES BOOK #18 BY JOSEPHINE BLAKE . I recommend teens and up .
November 26, 2018
Great story
Nicholas- came with brother and Arabella -has fathers barber shop.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is well written with charismatic characters and a good plot. Their story has a sweet and complete HEA.
Nicholas- came with brother and Arabella -has fathers barber shop.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is well written with charismatic characters and a good plot. Their story has a sweet and complete HEA.
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