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Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides #4
Merry's Mission
Wyoming 1870's
Fearing for her life, Merry Ferguson is on the run from her evil stepfather.
Will taking another woman’s identity and becoming a Mail-Order Bride throw him off her trail?
Nathanial (Nate) Quinn sends for a Mail-Order Bride to ensure he doesn’t lose his land grant.
When he discovers Merry is an impostor, he sends her away. Only then does he realize how much he loves her.
Is it too late for a reconciliation?
Can Nate save Merry from her stepfather’s dastardly plans?
Fearing for her life, Merry Ferguson is on the run from her evil stepfather.
Will taking another woman’s identity and becoming a Mail-Order Bride throw him off her trail?
Nathanial (Nate) Quinn sends for a Mail-Order Bride to ensure he doesn’t lose his land grant.
When he discovers Merry is an impostor, he sends her away. Only then does he realize how much he loves her.
Is it too late for a reconciliation?
Can Nate save Merry from her stepfather’s dastardly plans?
- GenresRomanceHistorical
128 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2020
303 people are currently reading
56 people want to read
About the author
Margaret Tanner
224 books86 followersMargaret Tanner is an award winning, best selling author.
As well as writing historical novels set in frontier Australia she has discovered a love for writing Western Romance.
Her novella, Edwina of Connecticut is one of the 50 novels in the American Mail Order Bride series. Christmas Cowboy is in the Western Christmas Anthology, Silver Belles And Stetsons.
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She has had numerous short stories published over the years, but writing Historical romance novels is her passion.
Her favourite historical period is the 1st World War. Not only has she painstakingly researched this era, but was fortunate enough to make a poignant pilgrimage to the battlefields of Gallipoli (in Turkey), France and Belgium.
She is married with three grown up sons, and two gorgeous grand-daughters. Margaret lives in Australia. She has recently retired from work, and hopes to concentrate on her writing.
As well as writing historical novels set in frontier Australia she has discovered a love for writing Western Romance.
Her novella, Edwina of Connecticut is one of the 50 novels in the American Mail Order Bride series. Christmas Cowboy is in the Western Christmas Anthology, Silver Belles And Stetsons.
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She has had numerous short stories published over the years, but writing Historical romance novels is her passion.
Her favourite historical period is the 1st World War. Not only has she painstakingly researched this era, but was fortunate enough to make a poignant pilgrimage to the battlefields of Gallipoli (in Turkey), France and Belgium.
She is married with three grown up sons, and two gorgeous grand-daughters. Margaret lives in Australia. She has recently retired from work, and hopes to concentrate on her writing.
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August 28, 2024
SAVING A LIFE
The Westward Home and Heart Mail-Order Bridge series will be individual stories, that each read well as stand-alone by various authors. The stories are clean, mail-order bride stories. They revolve around Mrs. Mildred ‘Milly’ Crenshaw of Boston, Massachusetts, and her business, Westward Home and Hearts Matrimonial Agency. Each story in the series will read as a stand-alone.
The story begins in Winslow, Wyoming in the 1870s when Meredith ‘Merry’ Ferguson gets the shock of her life to learn her mother is marrying a man ten years her junior, who has a bad reputation. As if that isn’t bad enough, she learns she is also being displaced in their home that she helped pay for to the stable room. In town, she overhears distressing conversations and then is sneered at by citizens of the town. Blanche from the diner warns Merry she needs to leave town before her own reputation is tarnished beyond repair, and even helps her with money to go.
The story will have Merry taking the first stage out of town and at one of the stops she will meet Maryanne Baker in the town of Raeburn at the diner where they share a table. Maryanne is upset, she has agreed to be a mail-order bride to Nathanial ‘Nate’ Quinn of Laramine after being told her fiancé, Brian, had died at the logging camps. Only now, Brian has contacted her and is alive and coming back for her. Merry tells her about her new stepfather and her fears of him. Maryanne thinks since she and Merry look so much alike, that maybe Merry could go marry Nate in her place—it would keep her safe and get her away from Zeke.
It won’t be long before word of danger surrounding Zeke finds its way to Merry. What a shock to see him in Raeburn—apparently searching for her. With the help of Maryanne, she will take the ticket to Laramie and agree to become the mail-order bride to Nate. From the time they met, they each seemed happy with each other. But what happens when the truth is revealed? Words of anger and threats will send her away from him, but what awaits her is deadly.
The story has a fun cast of characters but also has the good, the bad, and the evil of people. Some people enter your life and may seem strange, like Aggie, but they turn out to be a lifesaving blessing. The story is a prime example of words in anger hurting another. Nate needed a wife because of his land grant and wanted to appear stable when the land agent arrived. Merry turns his house into a home, helps with some of the chores, and provides wonderful meals. Before she can tell him everything, when making her confession, he calls her a liar and demands she leave. It won’t take long for him to regret his hateful words and actions, that send Merry away. Has he lost more than a wife and a future? Will Nate and Merry have a second chance to make amends?
The Westward Home and Heart Mail-Order Bridge series will be individual stories, that each read well as stand-alone by various authors. The stories are clean, mail-order bride stories. They revolve around Mrs. Mildred ‘Milly’ Crenshaw of Boston, Massachusetts, and her business, Westward Home and Hearts Matrimonial Agency. Each story in the series will read as a stand-alone.
The story begins in Winslow, Wyoming in the 1870s when Meredith ‘Merry’ Ferguson gets the shock of her life to learn her mother is marrying a man ten years her junior, who has a bad reputation. As if that isn’t bad enough, she learns she is also being displaced in their home that she helped pay for to the stable room. In town, she overhears distressing conversations and then is sneered at by citizens of the town. Blanche from the diner warns Merry she needs to leave town before her own reputation is tarnished beyond repair, and even helps her with money to go.
The story will have Merry taking the first stage out of town and at one of the stops she will meet Maryanne Baker in the town of Raeburn at the diner where they share a table. Maryanne is upset, she has agreed to be a mail-order bride to Nathanial ‘Nate’ Quinn of Laramine after being told her fiancé, Brian, had died at the logging camps. Only now, Brian has contacted her and is alive and coming back for her. Merry tells her about her new stepfather and her fears of him. Maryanne thinks since she and Merry look so much alike, that maybe Merry could go marry Nate in her place—it would keep her safe and get her away from Zeke.
It won’t be long before word of danger surrounding Zeke finds its way to Merry. What a shock to see him in Raeburn—apparently searching for her. With the help of Maryanne, she will take the ticket to Laramie and agree to become the mail-order bride to Nate. From the time they met, they each seemed happy with each other. But what happens when the truth is revealed? Words of anger and threats will send her away from him, but what awaits her is deadly.
The story has a fun cast of characters but also has the good, the bad, and the evil of people. Some people enter your life and may seem strange, like Aggie, but they turn out to be a lifesaving blessing. The story is a prime example of words in anger hurting another. Nate needed a wife because of his land grant and wanted to appear stable when the land agent arrived. Merry turns his house into a home, helps with some of the chores, and provides wonderful meals. Before she can tell him everything, when making her confession, he calls her a liar and demands she leave. It won’t take long for him to regret his hateful words and actions, that send Merry away. Has he lost more than a wife and a future? Will Nate and Merry have a second chance to make amends?
January 10, 2020
This is Merry and Nate's story and is filled with action and adventure, including murder, criminal activity, kidnapping, dishonesty and deception. The character development is excellent and includes good friends, dishonest folks, a mother who has "flipped out" and Aggie, a part Indian woman, who rescues and nurses Merry. As Merry flees for her life she meets a young woman who is traveling on her way to become Nate's mail order bride but due to circumstances in her life no longer wishes to become his bride so convinces Merry to take her place. Merry and Nate had lots of work and a long path to reach a HEA. I really enjoyed this story and highly recommend it. Make yourself comfortable and plan on finishing once you start reading as it is a real page turner.
July 26, 2020
Merry’s Mission
Merry had boarded a train leaving her home town. Her mother was marrying Zeke, and Merry was afraid everyone would think she would be like her mother. She met a young lady at one of the stops. Maryanne wanted to marry her long time sweetheart, but had promised herself to a mail order groom. They traded places, as Merry needed a new life also. It really gets interesting with the more you read. Enjoy.
Merry had boarded a train leaving her home town. Her mother was marrying Zeke, and Merry was afraid everyone would think she would be like her mother. She met a young lady at one of the stops. Maryanne wanted to marry her long time sweetheart, but had promised herself to a mail order groom. They traded places, as Merry needed a new life also. It really gets interesting with the more you read. Enjoy.
January 21, 2020
Merry is desperate, she needs to leave her hometown after her mother married a despicable violence man. When she meets a mail order bride she gets the chance to take the place of her. But what will Nate do when he discovers that she wasn’t honest?
I really enjoyed this story it contains some violence but it results in a HEA.
I really enjoyed this story it contains some violence but it results in a HEA.
January 26, 2020
I have never hated a male hero more
What were you thinking?? This was the absolute worst male love interest I've ever read and I've read some horrible books!! He had never even met this original bride and only shared 3'short letters!
Poorly written, weak plot and pathetic hero right to the end! I barely finished it
What were you thinking?? This was the absolute worst male love interest I've ever read and I've read some horrible books!! He had never even met this original bride and only shared 3'short letters!
Poorly written, weak plot and pathetic hero right to the end! I barely finished it
April 23, 2020
Good Read
This is the first book I have read by this author. She grabbed my attention quickly and I had trouble putting the book down. It demonstrates the kindness one person can show for another as well as the evil that lives in some people's hearts. Read this to see how good ultimately overcomes evil
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This is the first book I have read by this author. She grabbed my attention quickly and I had trouble putting the book down. It demonstrates the kindness one person can show for another as well as the evil that lives in some people's hearts. Read this to see how good ultimately overcomes evil
A
June 27, 2020
Tears and Smiles
I loved this book but I really felt hurt the way her husband talked to her and sent her away. She should have told him right away but it was thrust upon her Love is kind love is not puffed up love bears all things and believe all things and bears all things. I think they loved each other but the wrong done to each was unbearable.
I loved this book but I really felt hurt the way her husband talked to her and sent her away. She should have told him right away but it was thrust upon her Love is kind love is not puffed up love bears all things and believe all things and bears all things. I think they loved each other but the wrong done to each was unbearable.
September 1, 2021
Sweet Historical Romance
A lot of this story felt like I'd read it before, but I guess when you read as much as I do it's bound to happen sometimes!
I did enjoy the story, overall. So hard to imagine her mother so deceived, but that too happens more than we can understand! But I think Margaret portrays Aggie's Native American heritage in a very negative light.
A lot of this story felt like I'd read it before, but I guess when you read as much as I do it's bound to happen sometimes!
I did enjoy the story, overall. So hard to imagine her mother so deceived, but that too happens more than we can understand! But I think Margaret portrays Aggie's Native American heritage in a very negative light.
September 13, 2021
Merry's Mission Westward Home and Hearts Mail Order Brides By Margaret Tanner , V. McKevitt
I am really enjoying this series it shows the Compassion of Jesus Christ learning forgiveness and too forgive there selves . Showing compassion for other people in need . I recommend teens and up .
I am really enjoying this series it shows the Compassion of Jesus Christ learning forgiveness and too forgive there selves . Showing compassion for other people in need . I recommend teens and up .
November 6, 2021
Heartbreaking and Loving
From heartbreaking to loving! Such tragedy and sadness! Love finds strength to outshine any obstacle! A mother protective nature is enduring and inspiring to all! This story is full of faith, adventure, tragedy, heartbreak, lose, romance and true love! Love this series!
From heartbreaking to loving! Such tragedy and sadness! Love finds strength to outshine any obstacle! A mother protective nature is enduring and inspiring to all! This story is full of faith, adventure, tragedy, heartbreak, lose, romance and true love! Love this series!
May 13, 2022
I always enjoy books by Margaret Tanner. I find she has interesting characters, a different twist on a common genre, humor, romance and a few surprises along the way. I’m always caught by surprise when the man (Nate, in this case) reacts badly to finding out his mail order bride isn’t who he was expecting. Since he normally has very little knowledge about his bride, why does he react so? And men think women are mysterious! I enjoyed this book and look forward to her next one.
October 25, 2022
Good
This is another sweet, clean romance from Margaret Tanner one of my favorite authors. The cover is beautiful. The story inside does not disappoint. A beautiful hard working young lady finds herself not understanding her mother's decisions and at risk for her own life. I won't tell how it ends other than it is a good story.
This is another sweet, clean romance from Margaret Tanner one of my favorite authors. The cover is beautiful. The story inside does not disappoint. A beautiful hard working young lady finds herself not understanding her mother's decisions and at risk for her own life. I won't tell how it ends other than it is a good story.
January 21, 2020
Nate and Merry
This is an exciting, adventurous, sweet love story written by Margaret Tanner. She has chosen the plot and her characters well. You will enjoy reading how Nate and Merry discover their happily ever after.
This is an exciting, adventurous, sweet love story written by Margaret Tanner. She has chosen the plot and her characters well. You will enjoy reading how Nate and Merry discover their happily ever after.
January 1, 2021
A great story
I cant even imagine what women went through just to survive. It really blows my mind that there was a thing as a mail order bride. But the deperation pain, and fear thoae women endured. These stories only give usa glimpse of some of what it was like for them.
I cant even imagine what women went through just to survive. It really blows my mind that there was a thing as a mail order bride. But the deperation pain, and fear thoae women endured. These stories only give usa glimpse of some of what it was like for them.
February 12, 2022
Merry's Mission
I really enjoyed this sweet, clean historical book. The characters were likable and the storyline drew me in from the beginning. If you like historical romance, I think you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
I really enjoyed this sweet, clean historical book. The characters were likable and the storyline drew me in from the beginning. If you like historical romance, I think you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
April 28, 2024
very nice read
This is such a very nice read by V. McKevitt, Margaret Tanner. A mail order bride she was not in away, she switched places with the real mail order bride. She just needed to hide and she did for awhile. This is a very enjoyable book to read.
This is such a very nice read by V. McKevitt, Margaret Tanner. A mail order bride she was not in away, she switched places with the real mail order bride. She just needed to hide and she did for awhile. This is a very enjoyable book to read.
January 11, 2020
Merry and Nate's story
I enjoyed reading this book. It is well written and tells a wonderful story. I recommend this book and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
I enjoyed reading this book. It is well written and tells a wonderful story. I recommend this book and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
February 15, 2020
Kerry's Mission(Westward Home and Hearts Mail Order Brides Book 4)
This is the fourth book in this series and it is a good story about a young woman that finds love
This is the fourth book in this series and it is a good story about a young woman that finds love
March 12, 2020
Good
Wonderful story..really enjoyed reading about strong women and them finding love. Read in one sitting, I just could not put down
Wonderful story..really enjoyed reading about strong women and them finding love. Read in one sitting, I just could not put down
April 6, 2020
Heartwrenching
This is a heartwarming story well told of Marianne, Merry and Nate. My favorite character is Aggie. Every couple needs a guardian angel to set them straight.
This is a heartwarming story well told of Marianne, Merry and Nate. My favorite character is Aggie. Every couple needs a guardian angel to set them straight.
June 12, 2020
Review
Book was well written .Did not want to put it down. Recommend to any age from teenager and up. Liked the entire series
Book was well written .Did not want to put it down. Recommend to any age from teenager and up. Liked the entire series
April 6, 2021
Excellent
This book is real and gritty. Merry is such a sweet lady and a chance of fate brings her to marry a man she can love. Deception, evil and fear lead to an amazing story.
This book is real and gritty. Merry is such a sweet lady and a chance of fate brings her to marry a man she can love. Deception, evil and fear lead to an amazing story.
May 2, 2021
Great book!
Really enjoyed reading this story immensely. Strong characters with life issues that were interesting, suspenseful, and filled with compassion and passion.
Really enjoyed reading this story immensely. Strong characters with life issues that were interesting, suspenseful, and filled with compassion and passion.
October 3, 2021
Another great writing!
I chose this book because I have read books by Margaret Tanner before,if and I prefer reading inspirational books mostly all the time
I chose this book because I have read books by Margaret Tanner before,if and I prefer reading inspirational books mostly all the time
October 30, 2021
Great!
Such a powerful story! Full of surprises, suspenseful and eventually love. Great characters with flaws that find forgiveness! Great book!
Such a powerful story! Full of surprises, suspenseful and eventually love. Great characters with flaws that find forgiveness! Great book!
May 22, 2022
sweet story
This was a sweet story one that had the individuals feeling all various emotions to find out what they really wanted in life.
This was a sweet story one that had the individuals feeling all various emotions to find out what they really wanted in life.
May 27, 2022
Switching places for happiness
Merry had to leave town to protect her life, Maryanne thought her finance was dead. She became a mail order bride only to find out Brian was alive.
Merry had to leave town to protect her life, Maryanne thought her finance was dead. She became a mail order bride only to find out Brian was alive.
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