Orphan Train Brides

by Caroline Clemmons, Jacquie Rogers

Become a bride or lose her children!

Asked to help with recording who took which children from the orphan train, Merry and Polly Bird took advantage of their position. Determined to liberate five quirky, ragtag orphans not likely to be adopted by caring people, they vowed the children would not end up as they had fourteen years ago. Back then, Merry and Polly and the two boys adopted with them from that orphan train worked as slaves. They received little food, substandard living quarters, and insufficient clothing to protect against the cold winters.

Mary and Polly’s children love their new home and family at the sisters’ Mockingbird boarding house. The rescue idea appears to have been a great success—until the supervisor from the Children’s Protection Society arrives. Single women are not allowed to adopt. Merry and Polly each has five days to find a suitable husband who won’t steal her share of the boarding house.

Two award winning and bestselling authors conspired to bring readers these two heartwarming stories, A Family For Merry and A Family For Polly in the duet, Orphan Train Brides. In addition to Orphan Train Brides, the authors have in their future projects a duet about the two brothers, Bart and Newton Bird.

(The two novellas in Orphan Train Brides are expanded from previous inclusion in the Under A Mulberry Moon anthology.)

Genres: Romance

186 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

Through a crazy twist of fate, Caroline Clemmons was not born on a Texas ranch. To make up for this tragic error, she writes about handsome cowboys, feisty ranch women, and scheming villains in a small office her family calls her pink cave. She and her Hero live in North Central Texas cowboy country where they ride herd on their rescued cats and dogs. The books she creates there have made her an Amazon bestselling author and won several awards. Find her on her blog, website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Google+, and Pinterest.
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Reviews

[Joan Countryman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orphan Train Brides

I Loved both books about Merry ,Polly and the children from the Orphan Train they were determined to make sure these children didn't suffer the same fate they had and would protect them no matter the cost too them ! But thank God He Guided them too the Right Husbands! I recommend 18 and up .

[Judy Esposito · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orphan Train Brides

What two enjoyable books under one cover! I love the sweet storyline in each one and how they are connected. There's a wonderful cast of characters, main and secondary, especially the adorable and cute children. The ending is very satisfying and happy. JudyE

[Debra Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading about Merry and Polly Bird and their brothers. The couple that adopted them was mean to them.

[Lula Neeley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reads!!!! I love them both!!

[Marlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having lived a horrific life as adopted orphans to some farmers, Merry and Polly Bird decided no orphans would be mistreated or left behind without a family that cared for them. They were single, not eligible to adopt children, BUT, they sort of manipulated the paperwork so they could save five children from returning to the orphanage and bring them into their home. It worked for awhile until the legal heads of the orphanage discovered the two were not married. They could not have these children they loved so much. These stories are wonderful and it’s an interesting concept to have the orphan train, adult orphans and now little children to begin the cycle of finding happiness and homes. I enjoyed this book and the only problem I had was my own mind in that I did become a bit overwhelmed with the number of names used throughout the story-line. There’s a lot going on so you won’t get bored by the book and I recommend the story for all those who love orphan books with an HEA.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sisters with a plan.

Orphans adopted by a cruel husband and wife treated cruelly and finally grown and on their own. Now afraid of other orphans having the same fate, decided to adopt 5 children even though not married. Their plan fell through but they loved the children and didn't want to lose them. The adoption man said only if they found husbands could they keep the children. Twists and turns

[Karen Ouska · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abused Orphans

Sisters by adoption come to the rescue of orphans who might be mistreated because of their appearance. Merry and Polly had it ruff when they were adopted and didn't want the children on the orphan train to fall into the same sircomestance. This leads to some challenges to overcome so they can keep the children they adopted.

[PEGGY LAMICA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done

Loved the story and how the two sisters overcame their difficulties. Orphans overcoming such difficulties to live fulfilling happy lives.

[joy mansion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy Every after.

Good heart warming story’s of sisters in heart by others mothers.
Read the story of how two Orphans lives change others people lives.

[Melissa Dobbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories

I thoroughly enjoyed these books! Great characters, dialogue, and environment descriptions draw you right into this lovely, endearing romance. Enjoy 👍👍👍💜

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very sweet...

I did enjoy this book. Worth the read. I liked the sisters stories. Great ending. I will be reading more from this author.

[Diamondgirl2634 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart warming!

Loved these heart warming stories very much. The love and strong family connections. The willingness to do whatever it takes! Highly recommend!

[Lea & Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful story!

Rescuing orphans was of paramount importance to Merry and Polly because of their horrible treatment by a couple who adopted them. Quick marriage worked!