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Seeing Ranch #11
The Indian Bride And Her Scarred Farmer
An Indian mail order bride is not what she sees herself as, and certainly not what he expects…
Ceeh'eenesie's whole family is dead. Her Arapaho way of life is dying. Sometimes Ceeh'eenesie wishes she could vanish as well.
But she has a promise to keep. Her dead grandfather wants her to go on, to carry on their ways. And being a mail order bride is her only way.
Until…
She discovers her late husband left her with a present: a baby in her belly.
Marshall Berkley hasn't seen any kin in years. When Marshall’s friend Michael Briggs tells him he's bringing him a bride, the last thing Marshall expects is an Indian.
One look at the Arapaho woman and he demands she be sent back to where she came from. But Michael pushes, and Marshall eventually relents. Somewhat.
Ceeh'eenesie can be his housekeeper, not his bride. And they won't become close. Ever. The last thing Marshall trusts is an Indian, and he has the scars on his face to show it.
Worse still, Ceeh'eenesie needs to tell Marshall about her secret child, especially with the summer's rising complications.
A federal agent arrives in town, bent on taking Ceeh'eenesie to the Indian reservation. Marshall then marries Ceeh'eenesie. Suddenly he finds that his own motivations have become increasingly confusing. All the while, the due date comes closer.
A secret Indian baby is on its way, and so is some of the greatest dangers Ceeh'eenesie and Marshall have ever faced.
How can a scarred Marshall let go of his past and embrace the present? How will Ceeh’eenesie manage her burden and love all at the same time?
Ceeh'eenesie's whole family is dead. Her Arapaho way of life is dying. Sometimes Ceeh'eenesie wishes she could vanish as well.
But she has a promise to keep. Her dead grandfather wants her to go on, to carry on their ways. And being a mail order bride is her only way.
Until…
She discovers her late husband left her with a present: a baby in her belly.
Marshall Berkley hasn't seen any kin in years. When Marshall’s friend Michael Briggs tells him he's bringing him a bride, the last thing Marshall expects is an Indian.
One look at the Arapaho woman and he demands she be sent back to where she came from. But Michael pushes, and Marshall eventually relents. Somewhat.
Ceeh'eenesie can be his housekeeper, not his bride. And they won't become close. Ever. The last thing Marshall trusts is an Indian, and he has the scars on his face to show it.
Worse still, Ceeh'eenesie needs to tell Marshall about her secret child, especially with the summer's rising complications.
A federal agent arrives in town, bent on taking Ceeh'eenesie to the Indian reservation. Marshall then marries Ceeh'eenesie. Suddenly he finds that his own motivations have become increasingly confusing. All the while, the due date comes closer.
A secret Indian baby is on its way, and so is some of the greatest dangers Ceeh'eenesie and Marshall have ever faced.
How can a scarred Marshall let go of his past and embrace the present? How will Ceeh’eenesie manage her burden and love all at the same time?
- GenresWesterns
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 13, 2019
799 people are currently reading
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Florence Linnington
78 books35 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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March 17, 2019
It was okay...
I loved the story idea, Ceeh’eensie’s name, and the people who befriended her right off the bat in town. I liked Michael- Marshall’s friend a lot, and I wish we had seen more of him, and not just conveniently to help plug certain parts of the plot along.
However, I felt like there were four discrepancies regarding: an object and a few things said - then repeated and Ceeh’eensie acting like she never knew when it had been mentioned before. Which bothered me a lot.
Also- I felt like Marshall wasn’t very bright. As for the declaration of love... I didn’t feel that connection or chemistry between the couple- and their non-communication in that department lasted way too long in the book for this reader.
I loved the story idea, Ceeh’eensie’s name, and the people who befriended her right off the bat in town. I liked Michael- Marshall’s friend a lot, and I wish we had seen more of him, and not just conveniently to help plug certain parts of the plot along.
However, I felt like there were four discrepancies regarding: an object and a few things said - then repeated and Ceeh’eensie acting like she never knew when it had been mentioned before. Which bothered me a lot.
Also- I felt like Marshall wasn’t very bright. As for the declaration of love... I didn’t feel that connection or chemistry between the couple- and their non-communication in that department lasted way too long in the book for this reader.
January 17, 2019
Nice story, however
I really liked this story. I gave it only two stars because the book is very short. It may be 472 pages as advertised, but all the paragraphs are doubled/tripled spaced. Also, there are places in the book where the reader will be confused who is talking to who. Names are confused.
I really liked this story. I gave it only two stars because the book is very short. It may be 472 pages as advertised, but all the paragraphs are doubled/tripled spaced. Also, there are places in the book where the reader will be confused who is talking to who. Names are confused.
January 30, 2019
This was a good slow paced, feel-good story. A young Indian girl, the last of a band of Indians that went into the mountains rather than live on the reservation, finds herself alone in the world after the death of the rest of the band. Her Grandfather's dying wish was for her to go with Micheal a friend of the band and live in the White world and find a husband. He did not want her to live on the reservation. Micheal takes her to a friend who lives a reclusive live due to a facial scar on a farm outside a small western town. This farmer has no wish to marry and esp. this young Indian girl but agrees to take her on as a housekeeper as a favor to his friend.
Most of the story revolves around the young Indian girl learning to get along in the white world with the help of a couple of women who befriend her. But, learning about her employer is much harder. He keeps to himself for the most part and although he treats her well the young girl is sure that he wants rid of her. And she has a secret that she is sure will make him cast her out. Pretty predictable, but a good read. I did not like the fact that the book was at least double spaced and maybe triple-spaced though out. I found it to be distracting.
Most of the story revolves around the young Indian girl learning to get along in the white world with the help of a couple of women who befriend her. But, learning about her employer is much harder. He keeps to himself for the most part and although he treats her well the young girl is sure that he wants rid of her. And she has a secret that she is sure will make him cast her out. Pretty predictable, but a good read. I did not like the fact that the book was at least double spaced and maybe triple-spaced though out. I found it to be distracting.
January 20, 2019
The Indian Bride and her Scarred Farmer by Florence Littington is a charming tale of two outcasts: one a bitter, scarred rancher and the other a Native American woman who has lost her entire family/tribe. Michael Briggs had long since befriended Teestou', a former guide who has taken a small number of his Arapaho tribe into the mountains to avoid reservation/Indian school life. A fever has hit the small band after years in the forest and killed everyone. Teestou' and his granddaughter, Ceeh'eenesie are the lone survivors when Michael arrives at the village and Teestou' is ill and nearly at death. After his death, Michael tells Ceeh'eenesie that her grandfather wished he to go with him and her would arrange for her future since she can't stay in the forest alone. He takes her to the ranch of Marshall Berkeley, a loner who shies away from most human contact, venturing into town only at the very end of the day when people are at home eating their suppers, and then only rarely.
This is a very pleasant, well-written story full of details, although slightly unrealistic. Marshall agrees to take Ceen'heenesie on as his housekeeper, which actually works well, although she has lots to learn. They have lots of trials and show mutual growth and obviously end up in love. The parts of the story where Ceen'heenesie learns to function in a Western town: preparing new foods, keeping house, et al, are interesting and entertaining. Marshall has many hurts and years of solitude to overcome but slowly he is able to. Bother are compelling characters, which in turn make this a compelling novel. It is a worthwhile read. It is the first of this series I have read, but the novels preceding this one are now on my TBR pile. An enjoyable read. I recommend it.
I received a free ARC of The Indian Bride and her Scarred Farmer in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This is a very pleasant, well-written story full of details, although slightly unrealistic. Marshall agrees to take Ceen'heenesie on as his housekeeper, which actually works well, although she has lots to learn. They have lots of trials and show mutual growth and obviously end up in love. The parts of the story where Ceen'heenesie learns to function in a Western town: preparing new foods, keeping house, et al, are interesting and entertaining. Marshall has many hurts and years of solitude to overcome but slowly he is able to. Bother are compelling characters, which in turn make this a compelling novel. It is a worthwhile read. It is the first of this series I have read, but the novels preceding this one are now on my TBR pile. An enjoyable read. I recommend it.
I received a free ARC of The Indian Bride and her Scarred Farmer in exchange for a fair and honest review.
January 14, 2019
Ceeh’eenesie is a young Arapao woman whose entire extended family has died from a fever that swept through their camp. She needs a new home, but knows that she is unlikely to find refuge in any nearby town due to her native american blood. Too many people feel that anyone who not white needs to live on one of the reservations that has been set aside for them. Unfortunately, such places are rarely good places for anyone, and not being allowed a choice in the matter is often a bitter pill to swallow. But what else can she do? Where can she go?
A trail guide who knew Ceeh’eenesie’s grandfather promised the man just before his death that he would help her find her a place where she could belong. And so he brings her to a farm on the outer edge of town, hoping to convince Michael Briggs to take in the young Arapaho woman. But Michael doesn’t trust anyone easily. He has also been hurt badly in his youth, and those injuries have left him scarred both physically and emotionally. Even if he can be convinced to take in Ceeh’eenesie, can there ever be even the slightest trust and understanding between them? Do these two nearly broken souls have any chance of even a simple friendship between them?
As always, I find Ms. Linnington’s Seeing Ranch Series to be a wonderfully enjoyable read. This one was particularly so. The problems faced by the characters in the story are so different than ones any of us are likely to face today, and thus not something I had ever truly considered before. I believe this one to be her best book in the series to date. I hope you will give it a chance as I consider it well worth the time spent reading it.
A trail guide who knew Ceeh’eenesie’s grandfather promised the man just before his death that he would help her find her a place where she could belong. And so he brings her to a farm on the outer edge of town, hoping to convince Michael Briggs to take in the young Arapaho woman. But Michael doesn’t trust anyone easily. He has also been hurt badly in his youth, and those injuries have left him scarred both physically and emotionally. Even if he can be convinced to take in Ceeh’eenesie, can there ever be even the slightest trust and understanding between them? Do these two nearly broken souls have any chance of even a simple friendship between them?
As always, I find Ms. Linnington’s Seeing Ranch Series to be a wonderfully enjoyable read. This one was particularly so. The problems faced by the characters in the story are so different than ones any of us are likely to face today, and thus not something I had ever truly considered before. I believe this one to be her best book in the series to date. I hope you will give it a chance as I consider it well worth the time spent reading it.
April 18, 2019
Good premise but not well written
I felt like I was reading a junior high school writing assignment, maybe high school, with the characters thinking and reacting on that level. It seemed as though the author had done little research into Indian life, customs, characteristics or life on the frontier during that time frame. There were a couple times the author apparently forgot what she had written earlier, i.e., close to the end of the book she indicates that it is around midnight, then goes on to have a friend stop by, is offered supper, but refuses with the excuse that he's headed to his hotel and has supper waiting for him there. In a small frontier town during that time, you wouldn't be going back to a meal at a hotel at that time of day. I forced myself to finish reading as this was a book club book, and hoped it would redeem itself. Sadly didn't.
I felt like I was reading a junior high school writing assignment, maybe high school, with the characters thinking and reacting on that level. It seemed as though the author had done little research into Indian life, customs, characteristics or life on the frontier during that time frame. There were a couple times the author apparently forgot what she had written earlier, i.e., close to the end of the book she indicates that it is around midnight, then goes on to have a friend stop by, is offered supper, but refuses with the excuse that he's headed to his hotel and has supper waiting for him there. In a small frontier town during that time, you wouldn't be going back to a meal at a hotel at that time of day. I forced myself to finish reading as this was a book club book, and hoped it would redeem itself. Sadly didn't.
March 7, 2019
1886 WYOMING SETS THE STAGE FOR THE MARRIAGE OFF AN ARAPAHO MAIDEN AND A SCARRED HERMET
THIS WAS THE FIRST NOVEL BY FLORENCE LINNINGTON THAT I HAVE READ, AND I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. IT WAS A TENDER LOVE STORY SET IN AN ERA WHEN LIFE WAS SO DIFFICULT FOR INDIANS. CHEE'EENESIE'S ENTIRE TRIBE HAD BEEN WIPED OUT BY A FEVER. SHE WAS COMPLETELY ALONE IN THE WORLD. A WHITE MAN FRIEND CONVINCED HER THAT HE HAD A LONELY FARMER FRIEND WHO WOULD WANT TO MARRY HER. SHE TRAVELED TO MEET MARSHALL WHO LIVED HIS LIFE IN LONELINESS BECAUSE OF FACIAL SCARRING FROM A FIRE. TWO VERY DIFFERENT PEOPLE SEARCHED FOR LOVE AND SECURITY TOGETHER.
THIS WAS THE FIRST NOVEL BY FLORENCE LINNINGTON THAT I HAVE READ, AND I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. IT WAS A TENDER LOVE STORY SET IN AN ERA WHEN LIFE WAS SO DIFFICULT FOR INDIANS. CHEE'EENESIE'S ENTIRE TRIBE HAD BEEN WIPED OUT BY A FEVER. SHE WAS COMPLETELY ALONE IN THE WORLD. A WHITE MAN FRIEND CONVINCED HER THAT HE HAD A LONELY FARMER FRIEND WHO WOULD WANT TO MARRY HER. SHE TRAVELED TO MEET MARSHALL WHO LIVED HIS LIFE IN LONELINESS BECAUSE OF FACIAL SCARRING FROM A FIRE. TWO VERY DIFFERENT PEOPLE SEARCHED FOR LOVE AND SECURITY TOGETHER.
March 25, 2019
I always enjoy.fenjoy reading about. out the old west and how people survived the, t.rials they aren't through, t.his is an especially inspiring life history mixng different tribes In those years. How did yiou find yojur jjnspiutratiomm for yooiurr story,.loved itby the way. Keep up the good f works. I would recccom
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This was interesting.
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this story to understanding the any one.very intriging wh en the recurve action. Agent appears. Nout what I I Harrah for i ndian.
This was interesting.
.Harrah for the Indian
THE LOVE. STIGRY
February 8, 2019
Marshall and Ceeh'eenesie
Cheeh'eenesie was the last Arapaho in her family. Her grandfather's friend Michael promised he would take her and get her married. Marshall was a scarred young man with terrible memories in his past and he is to be her husband, but only agreed to hire her as his housekeeper. Long hard memories plague both of them. Will they every be able to overcome their pasta and find true happiness and love together? You will really enjoy reading this book.
Cheeh'eenesie was the last Arapaho in her family. Her grandfather's friend Michael promised he would take her and get her married. Marshall was a scarred young man with terrible memories in his past and he is to be her husband, but only agreed to hire her as his housekeeper. Long hard memories plague both of them. Will they every be able to overcome their pasta and find true happiness and love together? You will really enjoy reading this book.
March 29, 2019
Beautiful love story
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Your book was grest ig it eoild have downlad property and not all around. Yhat is why i heditate orfering expensive nookd it is very didtrunkng to read half amf have to ssu dofru book fifnt download lroperth yook me many tried to get this kne snd ig ennded rather dtrsnge plud got vhatgrf teice and for a couplr og olf nooks yhsy well as a mstter 4 nookdi dont read or fkfnt otfrr
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May 4, 2019
Sweet but sometimes painful romance. Marshall Berkley has a scarred face from a burn. He is a hermit and he doesn't want to have anything to do with people unless he just has to. His friend Michael wants him to consider marriage to women whose family have all died. He accepts until he finds out she is and Indian. Trouble plagues this couple from all side but as the deal with each one they both begin to change.
August 30, 2019
Two worlds meet.
Often we read of bad things happening when the Indians attract settlers. This book tells of the pain the Indians suffered after the white man moved them either in reservations or they tried living on their own. This tells a story of a single survivor trying to make a life after all the members of a small band of the original tribe die.
Often we read of bad things happening when the Indians attract settlers. This book tells of the pain the Indians suffered after the white man moved them either in reservations or they tried living on their own. This tells a story of a single survivor trying to make a life after all the members of a small band of the original tribe die.
January 22, 2020
GREAT book
I loved this book,your caricatures are fabulous, so real life,I cry and laugh with them . Would love to meet them sometimes. The seanery is so real it makes me homesick. I think each book I read is better than the last. Think I have 6 or 7 of them now, and grab up every one I find. Please don't stop writing these wonderful books. Winniffred
I loved this book,your caricatures are fabulous, so real life,I cry and laugh with them . Would love to meet them sometimes. The seanery is so real it makes me homesick. I think each book I read is better than the last. Think I have 6 or 7 of them now, and grab up every one I find. Please don't stop writing these wonderful books. Winniffred
February 22, 2020
God works miracles
Fabulous book. Marshall takes her in to protect her for his friend. She finds out she is pregnant by her deseased husband. Lots of twists and turns. An indian agent showes up and tries to take her even though she is married to Marshall. Marshall gets her back from the agent. You have to read this wonderful book
Fabulous book. Marshall takes her in to protect her for his friend. She finds out she is pregnant by her deseased husband. Lots of twists and turns. An indian agent showes up and tries to take her even though she is married to Marshall. Marshall gets her back from the agent. You have to read this wonderful book
March 9, 2022
Great story and very engaging read. Ceeh’eenesie was so strong, resilient smart and proud. Loved her! And Marshall truly evolved in the story. This was a refreshing change from insta-love stories where the hero takes one look at the heroine and knows she must be his at all costs. I enjoy a story where the love builds in a realistic way as in this book.
January 29, 2019
Good story!
This story was about an Indian and a scarred man that were hurt and mistreated by the world. Both had barriers around their hearts but at the end of the day hope and faith led the way to a brighter day. I really liked reading this story.
This story was about an Indian and a scarred man that were hurt and mistreated by the world. Both had barriers around their hearts but at the end of the day hope and faith led the way to a brighter day. I really liked reading this story.
February 1, 2019
Loved this book, after I started it, I stayed up most of the night to read.. I felt sorry for the
Indian lady (can't spell her name) and was glad the way it ended. Happy ending!!!! I thought I had enough words.
Indian lady (can't spell her name) and was glad the way it ended. Happy ending!!!! I thought I had enough words.
February 3, 2019
Lovely story
Such a heartwarming story but really a sad one! Such heartbreak as these two characters go through before they even meet! A new author, but one I will be looking for more often! Great read!
Such a heartwarming story but really a sad one! Such heartbreak as these two characters go through before they even meet! A new author, but one I will be looking for more often! Great read!
February 18, 2019
Another great story of the native American Indians
I do love the native American Indian so very much. Anytime I get a chance to read something as wonderful as this book, I grab it right away. Thank you so much for taking me on this journey.
I do love the native American Indian so very much. Anytime I get a chance to read something as wonderful as this book, I grab it right away. Thank you so much for taking me on this journey.
March 4, 2019
Excellent
A very well written book. The struggle to communicate with others was so well displayed in this story. And even with culture barriers Love actually wins. Highly recommend
A very well written book. The struggle to communicate with others was so well displayed in this story. And even with culture barriers Love actually wins. Highly recommend
March 10, 2019
Interesting love story and also history
Loved the story and had my eyes opened wide. Liked learning a bit about Indian ways. Fascinating story of two people both from different cultures and have lost all family
Loved the story and had my eyes opened wide. Liked learning a bit about Indian ways. Fascinating story of two people both from different cultures and have lost all family
April 20, 2019
Very enjoyable
I very much enjoyed this story, it's characters were vivid and interesting. It made me cry, gave me inspiration and I didn't want to put it down! I was left wishing the story would continue.
I very much enjoyed this story, it's characters were vivid and interesting. It made me cry, gave me inspiration and I didn't want to put it down! I was left wishing the story would continue.
April 23, 2019
Sweet, no heat
I wish there would’ve been more to this book after the epilogue. They only express their love for each other at the very end of the book. We did see feelings grow between the characters, but not a relationship.
I wish there would’ve been more to this book after the epilogue. They only express their love for each other at the very end of the book. We did see feelings grow between the characters, but not a relationship.
July 2, 2019
Historical Western Romance
Such a great reading book!!!! This Native American woman had a beautiful heart. You learn about her struggles and her strength. Throw in a disheartened European American and things get complicated for a while. Read and enjoy, I did!!!!!!
Such a great reading book!!!! This Native American woman had a beautiful heart. You learn about her struggles and her strength. Throw in a disheartened European American and things get complicated for a while. Read and enjoy, I did!!!!!!
October 8, 2020
Innocent people
I enjoyed this story about the two so different personalities! That they could come full circle in being able to communicate and understand each other! Coming to know what love could be!
I enjoyed this story about the two so different personalities! That they could come full circle in being able to communicate and understand each other! Coming to know what love could be!
January 31, 2019
TNT
I am lost for words, this book was a pleasant surprise. I must highly recommend this book, I usually not good at this, but believe me, you have to read it
I am lost for words, this book was a pleasant surprise. I must highly recommend this book, I usually not good at this, but believe me, you have to read it
February 16, 2019
Outstanding!
This is a wonderful story of the human heart. It is well written but could have been edited better. The plot is exceptional.
This is a wonderful story of the human heart. It is well written but could have been edited better. The plot is exceptional.
February 20, 2019
A great read
I enjoyed the entire book. When we hit the low parts, I had faith that you'd get us thru and you did. Thanks!
I enjoyed the entire book. When we hit the low parts, I had faith that you'd get us thru and you did. Thanks!
March 3, 2019
Excellent book
This is one of the best books I've ever read! I literally could not out it down! Not your typical read.
This is one of the best books I've ever read! I literally could not out it down! Not your typical read.
March 4, 2019
Great story
I have loved everyone of these books....wish there were more. ...love the authors writing..they kept my interest....can't wait for the next one.
I have loved everyone of these books....wish there were more. ...love the authors writing..they kept my interest....can't wait for the next one.
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