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Seeing Ranch #10
The Abused Bride And Her Impulsive Rancher
Some mail order brides have secrets that can’t ever be told…
Ellen Reese is living a lie.
It is the only way for her to survive.
It is the only way for her to live her day with her abusive husband.
But his crimes are not just against Ellen. The town’s had enough of his con man ways.
He’s forced to run, leaving Ellen behind.
It’s the chance she’s been waiting for.
But he stole her family’s life savings when he fled.
Now … they have nothing.
Ellen needs a plan. Fast.
Or her family will suffer for her mistakes.
Axel Carter is getting his rich uncle’s estate.
But… only for a condition.
He needs a wife to inherit.
He never wanted a mail order bride, but when Ellen shows up, he can’t say no to her.
Now if Axel could only get Ellen to open her heart, things would be perfect.
But Ellen’s scars aren’t just physical, and her secrets are not easily broken.
Can Axel pry those secrets from Ellen before they come after her, or will her past destroy their future?
Ellen Reese is living a lie.
It is the only way for her to survive.
It is the only way for her to live her day with her abusive husband.
But his crimes are not just against Ellen. The town’s had enough of his con man ways.
He’s forced to run, leaving Ellen behind.
It’s the chance she’s been waiting for.
But he stole her family’s life savings when he fled.
Now … they have nothing.
Ellen needs a plan. Fast.
Or her family will suffer for her mistakes.
Axel Carter is getting his rich uncle’s estate.
But… only for a condition.
He needs a wife to inherit.
He never wanted a mail order bride, but when Ellen shows up, he can’t say no to her.
Now if Axel could only get Ellen to open her heart, things would be perfect.
But Ellen’s scars aren’t just physical, and her secrets are not easily broken.
Can Axel pry those secrets from Ellen before they come after her, or will her past destroy their future?
- GenresFiction
661 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2018
874 people are currently reading
51 people want to read
About the author
Florence Linnington
78 books36 followersFlorence Linnington stumbled upon writing historical romance at a young age, and has never looked back. What drives her to keep going at her writings are simple: joy and peace.
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Florence's novels strive to bring characters to life, be they having a strong personality or an unassuming nature — it is this mix of disposition that makes novels a pleasant read.
New to discovering my mail order bride books?
You can start reading any of my books in any series — that's right, any one of them as each story is a standalone read even if they are in a series. You will not get lost; you can still immerse yourself in the story 'universe'!
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April 5, 2019
Abused bride
This is a very good story. It has a well thought out plot with great characters. It's a clean story but not sappy. HEA.🐱
This is a very good story. It has a well thought out plot with great characters. It's a clean story but not sappy. HEA.🐱
November 23, 2018
Ellen had spent years married to Toby. He had seemed absolutely wonderful when they first married, but her life with him steadily became a nightmare. On the night she fled from him, he robbed her family’s bank leaving them with nothing. And since he was the one who had sold her parents the insurance policy on the bank, was it any real surprise to learn that he was in reality a scam artist and a thief? With nothing left but her family, including two younger siblings and both parents who needed assistance, what was Ellen to do?
In order to gain a divorce from her criminal husband, who has fled to parts unknown, Ellen must place an advertisement in the newspaper for 90 days announcing her desire for a divorce and giving Toby the opportunity to refuse it. Given that he is wanted by the law, it is unlikely that he will respond to her advertisement and that after the 90 days have passed her divorce will automatically be granted, but what will Ellen and her family do to survive in the meantime? As a woman her options are limited, and the only solution that seems to hold any promise is to become a mail-order bride.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Ellen comes across as very realistic and you can see the challenges she faces in trying to not only survive and support her family, but in trusting any man or even her own judgement ever again. After all, Toby had seemed the most wonderful of men when they first met and started courting, but her life with him had quickly turned into a nightmare. If she had been so wrong about him, what are the chances that Axel, the man who answered her mail-order bride ad, is truly any different? Can she really trust him? Can she once again learn to trust herself? And when his secrets come out (for everyone including Ellen has secrets) will she be saved or hurt even more than she was with Toby?
I think this is one of the best mail-order bride books that I have read thus far. I loved the story, the characters, and the twists that pop up in this tale. If you enjoy reading mail-order bride stories, I strongly recommend reading this one.
In order to gain a divorce from her criminal husband, who has fled to parts unknown, Ellen must place an advertisement in the newspaper for 90 days announcing her desire for a divorce and giving Toby the opportunity to refuse it. Given that he is wanted by the law, it is unlikely that he will respond to her advertisement and that after the 90 days have passed her divorce will automatically be granted, but what will Ellen and her family do to survive in the meantime? As a woman her options are limited, and the only solution that seems to hold any promise is to become a mail-order bride.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Ellen comes across as very realistic and you can see the challenges she faces in trying to not only survive and support her family, but in trusting any man or even her own judgement ever again. After all, Toby had seemed the most wonderful of men when they first met and started courting, but her life with him had quickly turned into a nightmare. If she had been so wrong about him, what are the chances that Axel, the man who answered her mail-order bride ad, is truly any different? Can she really trust him? Can she once again learn to trust herself? And when his secrets come out (for everyone including Ellen has secrets) will she be saved or hurt even more than she was with Toby?
I think this is one of the best mail-order bride books that I have read thus far. I loved the story, the characters, and the twists that pop up in this tale. If you enjoy reading mail-order bride stories, I strongly recommend reading this one.
November 22, 2018
Ellen and her family lived in Baltimore, Maryland. Ellen was married to Toby who was a drunkard and abuser. One night he tried to kill her and stole money from the bank where her father worked. She posted a public ad in the paper to acquire a divorce. Before that occurred in the final stages, she posted an ad as a mail order bride. Axel lives in Pathways, Wyoming on a beautiful ranch his Uncle built. His uncle has given him and three of his cousins an ultimatum. Whoever marries first inherits the ranch. Axel immediately sought a mail order bride and answered Ellen’s ad. Ellen included her family members as the price for her to accept a bride request. Once there Ellen becomes enamored of Axel and him the same. Ellen has a problem with trusting Axel because of what transpired with Toby. They are waiting on word if Toby answered the ad or not..if he did it will stall her getting married. The worse is yet to come..Toby shows up in Pathways looking for Ellen. What happens? Will Toby stop the wedding? Will Ellen and Axel marry? Come along for a tumultuous journey with Axel and Ellen, along with all the others. This was a fast paced read and sweet in parts and exciting in others! I received this book as a gift and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 1, 2018
Mail Order Bride: The Abused Bride and Her Impulsive Rancher
Axel needed a wife in order to make his dream come true, Ellen desperately needed a way to help her family, maybe even find a home . But can these folks from the city ever realize that Montana's way of life is very,very different from Baltimore and that sometimes you have to be strong enough to fight for what you love. That is just what a man has to do to survive in Montana. BRAVO 👏👏
Axel needed a wife in order to make his dream come true, Ellen desperately needed a way to help her family, maybe even find a home . But can these folks from the city ever realize that Montana's way of life is very,very different from Baltimore and that sometimes you have to be strong enough to fight for what you love. That is just what a man has to do to survive in Montana. BRAVO 👏👏
February 16, 2019
Axle and Ellen
Ellen is a mail order bride that is running from an abusive and criminal husband. She has filed for divorce, however she had a two months before it is final/legal. Axle wants his I'll uncle's successful farm, but must be married in order to meet his uncle's requirements. They must overcome several hardships and roadblocks. Will they be able to overcome those and truly find their everlasting true love and happiness?
Ellen is a mail order bride that is running from an abusive and criminal husband. She has filed for divorce, however she had a two months before it is final/legal. Axle wants his I'll uncle's successful farm, but must be married in order to meet his uncle's requirements. They must overcome several hardships and roadblocks. Will they be able to overcome those and truly find their everlasting true love and happiness?
September 22, 2019
Trust Issues
Ellen and her family were a Mail order family of which Axel ordered sort of. Axel didn't know he was getting a whole family when he ordered his bride but he grew to love them. Ellen and her family grew to love Axel also but there was always that little issue of trust! Especially when Ellen and Axel both kept secrets from others. I loved this book. It has lots of action in it and you don't always know what will happen next!
Ellen and her family were a Mail order family of which Axel ordered sort of. Axel didn't know he was getting a whole family when he ordered his bride but he grew to love them. Ellen and her family grew to love Axel also but there was always that little issue of trust! Especially when Ellen and Axel both kept secrets from others. I loved this book. It has lots of action in it and you don't always know what will happen next!
March 7, 2020
Abused Bride
I liked the story but I felt the book was way to long, especially from the bride's side. Sure she had a bad experience with her 1st husband but she was the one to make her own decisions, not anyone else. The H brings her whole family out to live with him & she accepts but spends months flip flopping on him. The man had the patience of a saint to put up with his treatment.
I liked the story but I felt the book was way to long, especially from the bride's side. Sure she had a bad experience with her 1st husband but she was the one to make her own decisions, not anyone else. The H brings her whole family out to live with him & she accepts but spends months flip flopping on him. The man had the patience of a saint to put up with his treatment.
January 19, 2024
She's a fantastic story teller
She is consistently good, never a repeating or similar storyline with the exception that eventually our female character decides to become a mail order bride. I've read at least six or seven of her books so far, her characters are always strong willed, of good character and once they recognize it, they love fiercely.
I do suggest reading the first books so you can see how the mail order bride agency was established.
Enjoy your reading.
She is consistently good, never a repeating or similar storyline with the exception that eventually our female character decides to become a mail order bride. I've read at least six or seven of her books so far, her characters are always strong willed, of good character and once they recognize it, they love fiercely.
I do suggest reading the first books so you can see how the mail order bride agency was established.
Enjoy your reading.
December 25, 2018
Great book about the West and Mail Order Bride.
First time reading Florence Linnington, looking forward to reading more. Great Characters. Will definitely be purchasing the other books in the series.
First time reading Florence Linnington, looking forward to reading more. Great Characters. Will definitely be purchasing the other books in the series.
December 28, 2018
Loved the book
Loved the characters, the story. I couldn't put the book down. I would recommend this book to anyone. It is a good wholesome story about abuse, fear, trust and then love
Loved the characters, the story. I couldn't put the book down. I would recommend this book to anyone. It is a good wholesome story about abuse, fear, trust and then love
January 6, 2019
Beautiful love story how it can heal broken heart
I enjoy your story how.love.find a blessed person can find love.from her heart and his they had.to.overcome lot to.get there the.faith.kept.them together
I enjoy your story how.love.find a blessed person can find love.from her heart and his they had.to.overcome lot to.get there the.faith.kept.them together
December 13, 2018
Great
I loved the story line. Romance without the bedroom scenes.
I like stories based in the west. Always more fun.
I loved the story line. Romance without the bedroom scenes.
I like stories based in the west. Always more fun.
December 14, 2018
Awesome
Awesome
Awesome
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December 30, 2018
Love your book.
This is first time for me to read one of your books! It will not be the last. Looking forward to reading .more of your books. I love Christian romance!!!
This is first time for me to read one of your books! It will not be the last. Looking forward to reading .more of your books. I love Christian romance!!!
December 30, 2018
Enjoyed
Really do like her clean romantic books ..I enjoy reading her books and love the continuing the family's life and stories.....
Really do like her clean romantic books ..I enjoy reading her books and love the continuing the family's life and stories.....
January 11, 2019
Very good
It was a very good book but she needed to have a baby bye Axel to make it better
It was great
It was a very good book but she needed to have a baby bye Axel to make it better
It was great
January 20, 2019
Page Turner
I couldn’t wait to see what was on the next page. l fell for Axel and Ellen! Well written .. see for yourself!
I couldn’t wait to see what was on the next page. l fell for Axel and Ellen! Well written .. see for yourself!
January 29, 2019
Love
Loved this love story Axel is gentleman and wasn't going to give up Happy trails to Axel and Ellen together
Loved this love story Axel is gentleman and wasn't going to give up Happy trails to Axel and Ellen together
March 7, 2019
Good story, well written, a Good Read!
March 22, 2019
Good read
Great love story with lots of twists and turns and great characters. Would highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a great love story.
Great love story with lots of twists and turns and great characters. Would highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a great love story.
March 21, 2020
Blessed
I think this was a good book. It showed how an abused woman overcame her abuse and was able to find love
I think this was a good book. It showed how an abused woman overcame her abuse and was able to find love
July 2, 2020
Interesting premise
Good read but hard to put down. Author did a good job holding my interest. Would recommend to all readers
Good read but hard to put down. Author did a good job holding my interest. Would recommend to all readers
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