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Bear Creek Brides #1
The Rescued Bride's Savior
He yearns for family. She’s desperate to escape hers. When the stagecoach delivers his wife-to-be, will he win her wounded heart?Mathew Jenkins feels isolated on his remote, rural ranch. Though he longs for a family, women in mining country are scarcer than gold nuggets. So he’s delighted by the dapper response to his mail-order bride ad from a comely Virginian lady.
Jenny Phillips’ good name was ruined by her father’s stupidity. Forced into hiding with her ma, she’s desperate to put her pa’s stained reputation behind. But when her domineering uncle tries to sell her to the highest bidder, she flees by answering a lonely Montana man’s classified…
Upon meeting the Virginia rose, Mathew falls hard and offers to help her get settled. And though Jenny finds herself attracted to the kindhearted cattle farmer, she fears a marriage amid deadly conflict between miners and natives could spoil their chance at happiness.
Can the couple survive a bumpy trail to love and begin a new life together?
The Rescued Brides Savior is the first book in the charming Bear Creek Brides historical western romance series. If you like sweet relationships, frontier tensions, and action-packed pages, then you’ll adore Amelia Rose’s engaging tale.
Buy The Rescued Brides Savior to ride up to the altar today!
Jenny Phillips’ good name was ruined by her father’s stupidity. Forced into hiding with her ma, she’s desperate to put her pa’s stained reputation behind. But when her domineering uncle tries to sell her to the highest bidder, she flees by answering a lonely Montana man’s classified…
Upon meeting the Virginia rose, Mathew falls hard and offers to help her get settled. And though Jenny finds herself attracted to the kindhearted cattle farmer, she fears a marriage amid deadly conflict between miners and natives could spoil their chance at happiness.
Can the couple survive a bumpy trail to love and begin a new life together?
The Rescued Brides Savior is the first book in the charming Bear Creek Brides historical western romance series. If you like sweet relationships, frontier tensions, and action-packed pages, then you’ll adore Amelia Rose’s engaging tale.
Buy The Rescued Brides Savior to ride up to the altar today!
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2020
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Amelia Rose
101 books167 followersI am a shameless romance addict with no intentions of ever kicking the habit. Growing up I dreamed of entertaining people and taking them on fantastical journeys with my acting abilities, until I came to the realization as a college sophomore that I had none to speak of. Another ten years would pass before I discovered a different means to accomplishing the same dream: writing stories of love and passion for addicts just like me.I have always loved romance stories and I try to tie all the elements I like about them into my writing.
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April 25, 2023
This should be titled ‘The Rescued Bride’s White-Savior’
I have yet to read a more ridiculous piece of white saviourism ..written in 2020. Who is rating this so high?
This is just sickly sweet and boring af western wish fulfillment. None of this is realistic, historically accurate, well researched or well developed and the story was incredibly bland. The writing style is overly simplistic; this reads like a grade school primer. This would be a good book for someone just learning English to practice with. It has no subtlety, no dynamism and is very repetitive. The heroine and her mother are wealthy women from the east and yet miraculously know how to cook and clean to perfection and are both perfectly perfect Mary Sues who seem not a bit perturbed or traumatized by the extremely recent disgrace and death (by suicide, no less) of their father/husband.
The author also tries to write a conflict in the book between miners and First Nations people that is resolved so easily by the white hero that I expected the characters to join hands and sing ‘it’s a small world’ together.
The white saviourism in this is also seriously alarming and the stereotypes of First Nations people as ‘noble savages’ or ‘mystical shamans’ just further prove how surface level and unresearched this book is. Seriously, my highlights are bonkers with how bad this was.
This is a western fairytale written for people who don’t get out much and aren’t bogged down by big vocabularies, or knowledge of history. Basically naive caucasians who haven’t passed third grade would like this. Anyone else should avoid.
I have yet to read a more ridiculous piece of white saviourism ..written in 2020. Who is rating this so high?
This is just sickly sweet and boring af western wish fulfillment. None of this is realistic, historically accurate, well researched or well developed and the story was incredibly bland. The writing style is overly simplistic; this reads like a grade school primer. This would be a good book for someone just learning English to practice with. It has no subtlety, no dynamism and is very repetitive. The heroine and her mother are wealthy women from the east and yet miraculously know how to cook and clean to perfection and are both perfectly perfect Mary Sues who seem not a bit perturbed or traumatized by the extremely recent disgrace and death (by suicide, no less) of their father/husband.
The author also tries to write a conflict in the book between miners and First Nations people that is resolved so easily by the white hero that I expected the characters to join hands and sing ‘it’s a small world’ together.
The white saviourism in this is also seriously alarming and the stereotypes of First Nations people as ‘noble savages’ or ‘mystical shamans’ just further prove how surface level and unresearched this book is. Seriously, my highlights are bonkers with how bad this was.
This is a western fairytale written for people who don’t get out much and aren’t bogged down by big vocabularies, or knowledge of history. Basically naive caucasians who haven’t passed third grade would like this. Anyone else should avoid.
July 12, 2022
They "chuckled" 65 times and "laughed" 43 times. It really became tiresome.
Nice slow read. I won't call it sweet, because the H & h barely spent time together. The h (Jenny) was always with her mother (Margaret). The book was more about Jenny and Margaret doing chores cleaning and working. This was drawn out in exhausting detail.
The dialogue was too stiff and there was only one conflict. The characters were flat, and Jenny, who was supposed to be "fierce" was anything but.
I think this is the author's first book or was very new to writing. Not bad if it was.
On a good note, it was a relaxing read and pretty much safe.
Content concerns:
Nice slow read. I won't call it sweet, because the H & h barely spent time together. The h (Jenny) was always with her mother (Margaret). The book was more about Jenny and Margaret doing chores cleaning and working. This was drawn out in exhausting detail.
The dialogue was too stiff and there was only one conflict. The characters were flat, and Jenny, who was supposed to be "fierce" was anything but.
I think this is the author's first book or was very new to writing. Not bad if it was.
On a good note, it was a relaxing read and pretty much safe.
Content concerns:
March 3, 2020
This was a sweet and gentle romance. Mathew was an admirable young man who was kind, thoughtful and known for his diplomacy in tense situations. Unfortunately, his parents had died and he was alone on his cattle ranch. Jenny Phillips and her mother needed to move away from their situation. Jenny and her mother, although they had been wealthy and had servants, were not afraid to try new things and adapt to their new circumstances. They were both very resourceful and not afraid of hard work. It was interesting to read of the customs of the local Sioux tribe. Some tension between them and the miners added to the story. This was an enjoyable read. I received a copy via eBooks Discovery and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 29, 2020
Too sugary sweet and poor sentence structure.
This story was too sugary sweet for me with no emotional realism. The heroine Jenny was forever irritatingly ' chuckling' at everything and seemingly unphased by every new challenge. For someone brought up in an eighteen room mansion she and her mother tackled cooking, cleaning, getting a cleaning job for three businesses, without the smile leaving their faces.
No harsh recriminations were heard to come from their lips over the miners' attack, everything was hunky dory. Sorry but I would have liked something more substantial.
The sentence structure left a lot to be desired. It was immature and in one paragraph every sentence but one began with 'Mathew'.
This story was too sugary sweet for me with no emotional realism. The heroine Jenny was forever irritatingly ' chuckling' at everything and seemingly unphased by every new challenge. For someone brought up in an eighteen room mansion she and her mother tackled cooking, cleaning, getting a cleaning job for three businesses, without the smile leaving their faces.
No harsh recriminations were heard to come from their lips over the miners' attack, everything was hunky dory. Sorry but I would have liked something more substantial.
The sentence structure left a lot to be desired. It was immature and in one paragraph every sentence but one began with 'Mathew'.
February 16, 2020
A story of survival and adapting to one's circumstances, this mail-order romance is enjoyable, inspiring and adventurous. In deep disgrace after her father's crimes have been uncovered and his subsequent death, Jenny and her mother go to live her Uncle Duke, who is a thoroughly disagreeable man. Wanting to use Jenny for his own gain, he starts to arrange to marry Jenny off to the highest bidder, forcing her to take matters into her own hands. When the letter arrives offering her the possibility of marriage in Bear Creek, Jenny persuades her ailing mother to gather their things together and embark on the journey to Montana with her. The romance between Mathew and Jenny builds slowly as Jenny and her mother learn to fend for themselves, cooking, housekeeping and discovering new ways of doing things, so very different from their past elegant lifestyle. The plot is intriguing and well written. I loved Mathew's gentle spirit and his interaction with the Indian community, as well as his respectful and encouraging way with both Jenny and Mrs Phillips. He gives both ladies the opportunity to find their feet, all the while working at winning Jenny's heart. Jenny is a strong, positive person, turning lemons into lemonade and looking for opportunities in a desperate situation. The fact that her mother was able to overcome the past and grow into their new opportunity says much for her as well. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
March 3, 2020
This was a sweet and gentle romance. Mathew was an admirable young man who was kind, thoughtful and known for his diplomacy in tense situations. Unfortunately, his parents had died and he was alone on his cattle ranch. Jenny Phillips and her mother needed to move away from their situation. Jenny and her mother, although they had been wealthy and had servants, were not afraid to try new things and adapt to their new circumstances. They were both very resourceful and not afraid of hard work. It was interesting to read of the customs of the local Sioux tribe. Some tension between them and the miners added to the story. This was an enjoyable read. I received a copy via eBooks Discovery and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 3, 2020
Good story line. Not the best written. Very slow moving story. At least 3 references to his "jeans", but for this time era, should be "denims" or "denim pants". One reference to "couldn't wrap my mind around" the idea - this is not a phrase used in the the late 1800's. In as little at 2 sentences, the writer referenced "sleeping peacefully", then again the next paragraph. There needs to be more to this writer's vocabulary.
August 5, 2020
Too sweet
Written for a pre-teen?? No suspense or tension. All characters too good, happy, generous, etc. to be real. Author knows nothing about ranching.
Written for a pre-teen?? No suspense or tension. All characters too good, happy, generous, etc. to be real. Author knows nothing about ranching.
November 20, 2020
This was very sweet. Too sweet. However, what I found most jarring about the book were the modern phrases that the characters used. Things that would never be said back then.
April 9, 2023
I read the description and saw it was free for Kindles on Amazon... so I decided to give it a try! But boy do I regret reading this book.
➡️TLDR: Poor writing, boring, and annoying!
⚠️spoilers ahead⚠️
The blurb sounded legit. Out west in Montana, a mail-order bride, and a rancher? LET'S GO!
...But this book was just bad. The writing was extremely poor and REDUNDANT! So many things were repeated, and as readers, we don't need that.
Examples:
* "We have to get ready for the winter, it's gonna be a cold one."
* "Brown Bear grunted in reply" (there were NINE different times where the book said Brown Bear grunted)
* "...Bear Creek compared to Richmond" (there were six uses of this phrase)
The author never tells you what year (or decade) this story is set in, so you have to do hardcore research to figure out the year.
The books says:
"Ever since the battle at Wounded Knee two years ago..."
The Wounded Knee massacre was in 1890, so I have to assume this book is set in 1892.
My number one problem with this book, is that 99.98% of it was about cooking food.
I'm serious. Jenny and Margaret were always talking about "trying new recipes" and "baking bread"... the author describes all kinds of foods and yeast and how Jenny and Margaret are getting better at cooking.
WE DON'T CARE! Okay, that sounds harsh. But seriously, there is so much talk about food, and basically zero romance or good conversations between the characters.
This whole book is really written like a captain's log, with only statements and no feelings.
We never find out how Matthew's parents die.
There were also a few times where a character said something that did NOT fit with the time setting of the book. This is annoying because it's cringey and so blatantly clear.
One example is this:
"He knew not to get his hopes up but did wish that this letter would offer a
one-and-done situation."
"One-and-done" was not a phrase in the 1890s. As far as I know, that term wasn't used until the early 2000's
There were several times where I literally rolled my eyes. Either something that was said or done. Here are some of them:
* "The Great Spirit wants you to know that the time has come for you to fill your home with more people. As winter approaches, you should claim yourself a wife.”
* “I would love to try the shepherd’s pie,” Margret spoke up excitedly. “I did read about it in a cookbook during our travels and would love to experience the dish.”
* “I’ll try some coffee after I use this toilet,” Jenny said. (Horrible writing)
Jenny was a good character, but the author kept her shallow. Jenny didn't do much at all! I'll give her this, though:
"Jenny had sacrificed a life of ease by refusing to marry just any wealthy gentleman."
That's a good girl right there.
Margaret was annoying as HECK. I disliked her the entire time. She was just in the way the entire book. If you've read this book, I'm sure you know what I mean.
Matthew was a good guy, but, like Jenny (and every other character in this book), he was boring. He never did anything.
Okay. I basically spent the ENTIRE book waiting for something to happen. There was no romance and the characters just get engaged at the last minute. We don't see their relationship get strong because, again, nothing really happens. Jenny and Matthew are just attracted to each other physically, and are both single.
Finally, this interaction was the last straw for me, and the reason that I decided on ONE STAR instead of 2/2.5 stars....
➡️
“Does that also mean you’ve never been with a man before…in bed?” he asked carefully.
[Jenny then answers that she has not been with a man]
“I’m very honored, then, to not only be your first kiss but to also one day soon become your first in every way,”
Then later in the book, Jenny is thinking this:
"As Jenny watched Mathew disappear into his room, she knew that one day she’d also follow him to their bedroom and experience what marriage was all about. The thought filled her with excitement, and she wondered if she’d be able to get any sleep."
FIRST OF ALL, people don't just propose and then immediately ask questions like that.
This conversation is in poor taste and honestly was completely useless! Totally annoying.
I know I probably sound like a crazy stickler, but this book truly was bad.
There wasn't anything good in this story to make up for all the weird/annoying parts.
I need to find better mail-order bride stories where you actually see the main couple fall in love.
➡️TLDR: Poor writing, boring, and annoying!
⚠️spoilers ahead⚠️
The blurb sounded legit. Out west in Montana, a mail-order bride, and a rancher? LET'S GO!
...But this book was just bad. The writing was extremely poor and REDUNDANT! So many things were repeated, and as readers, we don't need that.
Examples:
* "We have to get ready for the winter, it's gonna be a cold one."
* "Brown Bear grunted in reply" (there were NINE different times where the book said Brown Bear grunted)
* "...Bear Creek compared to Richmond" (there were six uses of this phrase)
The author never tells you what year (or decade) this story is set in, so you have to do hardcore research to figure out the year.
The books says:
"Ever since the battle at Wounded Knee two years ago..."
The Wounded Knee massacre was in 1890, so I have to assume this book is set in 1892.
My number one problem with this book, is that 99.98% of it was about cooking food.
I'm serious. Jenny and Margaret were always talking about "trying new recipes" and "baking bread"... the author describes all kinds of foods and yeast and how Jenny and Margaret are getting better at cooking.
WE DON'T CARE! Okay, that sounds harsh. But seriously, there is so much talk about food, and basically zero romance or good conversations between the characters.
This whole book is really written like a captain's log, with only statements and no feelings.
We never find out how Matthew's parents die.
There were also a few times where a character said something that did NOT fit with the time setting of the book. This is annoying because it's cringey and so blatantly clear.
One example is this:
"He knew not to get his hopes up but did wish that this letter would offer a
one-and-done situation."
"One-and-done" was not a phrase in the 1890s. As far as I know, that term wasn't used until the early 2000's
There were several times where I literally rolled my eyes. Either something that was said or done. Here are some of them:
* "The Great Spirit wants you to know that the time has come for you to fill your home with more people. As winter approaches, you should claim yourself a wife.”
* “I would love to try the shepherd’s pie,” Margret spoke up excitedly. “I did read about it in a cookbook during our travels and would love to experience the dish.”
* “I’ll try some coffee after I use this toilet,” Jenny said. (Horrible writing)
Jenny was a good character, but the author kept her shallow. Jenny didn't do much at all! I'll give her this, though:
"Jenny had sacrificed a life of ease by refusing to marry just any wealthy gentleman."
That's a good girl right there.
Margaret was annoying as HECK. I disliked her the entire time. She was just in the way the entire book. If you've read this book, I'm sure you know what I mean.
Matthew was a good guy, but, like Jenny (and every other character in this book), he was boring. He never did anything.
Okay. I basically spent the ENTIRE book waiting for something to happen. There was no romance and the characters just get engaged at the last minute. We don't see their relationship get strong because, again, nothing really happens. Jenny and Matthew are just attracted to each other physically, and are both single.
Finally, this interaction was the last straw for me, and the reason that I decided on ONE STAR instead of 2/2.5 stars....
➡️
“Does that also mean you’ve never been with a man before…in bed?” he asked carefully.
[Jenny then answers that she has not been with a man]
“I’m very honored, then, to not only be your first kiss but to also one day soon become your first in every way,”
Then later in the book, Jenny is thinking this:
"As Jenny watched Mathew disappear into his room, she knew that one day she’d also follow him to their bedroom and experience what marriage was all about. The thought filled her with excitement, and she wondered if she’d be able to get any sleep."
FIRST OF ALL, people don't just propose and then immediately ask questions like that.
This conversation is in poor taste and honestly was completely useless! Totally annoying.
I know I probably sound like a crazy stickler, but this book truly was bad.
There wasn't anything good in this story to make up for all the weird/annoying parts.
I need to find better mail-order bride stories where you actually see the main couple fall in love.
December 21, 2020
2.5 stars
Another clean historical easy read romance.
Good characters but moved a little slow for me.
Another clean historical easy read romance.
Good characters but moved a little slow for me.
April 19, 2022
Cute story. Adventurous beginning. A little repetitious regarding Matthew tending the cattle.
Ranchers don't normally check on their cattle every day or drive the herd around the pasture. Ranchers just make sure there is food and water available and move cattle as necessary.
Could use a little more excitement regarding what really goes on at a cattle ranch. Only time extra help is needed is for roundup, branding and moving to market. Maybe for mending fences.
Ranchers don't normally check on their cattle every day or drive the herd around the pasture. Ranchers just make sure there is food and water available and move cattle as necessary.
Could use a little more excitement regarding what really goes on at a cattle ranch. Only time extra help is needed is for roundup, branding and moving to market. Maybe for mending fences.
November 5, 2025
If you're looking for a book that truly resonates, look no further. This story not only touches the heart but also keeps you on the edge of your seat, turning pages late into the night. With a perfect blend of excitement and intriguing suspense, it becomes nearly impossible to put down. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable reading experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this book—it's a journey you’ll cherish! me turning the pages. Full of excitement and intriguing suspense. I highly recommend this book.
March 18, 2021
I received a free copy of this audiobook from Audiobooks Unleashed in exchange for an honest review.
Four books included in the Bear Creek Brides Series. I read book 1 and was eager to read the rest to the end. I found it entertaining and historical, which I love. Book 2 was my favorite but they were all really good. I thought the narration was excellent and elevated the richness of the stories. I recommend reading this series and leave a review!
Four books included in the Bear Creek Brides Series. I read book 1 and was eager to read the rest to the end. I found it entertaining and historical, which I love. Book 2 was my favorite but they were all really good. I thought the narration was excellent and elevated the richness of the stories. I recommend reading this series and leave a review!
January 14, 2020
When I started reading this story, I could not put it down. I read the book in one day. This author is an awesome writer. I can not wait to read more of their books. Keep up the great work. You should definitely read this book.
April 28, 2021
Listened to audio narrated by Alan Taylor. Easy to listen to, I would have liked a bit more dynamics in the narration.
Mathew Jenkins owns a small cattle ranch in Bear Creek, Montana. He's lonely but there are few woman to pick from in Bear Creek. After hearing about a couple who found their happiness through mail order he decides to put an advertisement for a mail order bride.
Jenny Phillips is a Virginia lady, who's father killed himself after making shady deals. Her cruel uncle's desire to marry her off to the highest bidder has her looking for better options for her and her mother.
Jenny and her mother know nothing about domestic duties but she explains her circumstances and offers Mathew their services if he will take them in. It will give them an opportunity to get to know each other to decide if they suit.
Mathew wants to help out and agrees to take them in. He helps them learn and gives them opportunities to be successful in Bear Creek.
This is a sweet romance, simply told with a small dash of danger as the local miners are antagonizing the local Indians. Mathew and Jenny get caught up in it, when they attend one of their celebrations.
I would have liked a bit more complexity and emotional range from the various characters.
Sweet, slow build, historical romance.
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Mathew Jenkins owns a small cattle ranch in Bear Creek, Montana. He's lonely but there are few woman to pick from in Bear Creek. After hearing about a couple who found their happiness through mail order he decides to put an advertisement for a mail order bride.
Jenny Phillips is a Virginia lady, who's father killed himself after making shady deals. Her cruel uncle's desire to marry her off to the highest bidder has her looking for better options for her and her mother.
Jenny and her mother know nothing about domestic duties but she explains her circumstances and offers Mathew their services if he will take them in. It will give them an opportunity to get to know each other to decide if they suit.
Mathew wants to help out and agrees to take them in. He helps them learn and gives them opportunities to be successful in Bear Creek.
This is a sweet romance, simply told with a small dash of danger as the local miners are antagonizing the local Indians. Mathew and Jenny get caught up in it, when they attend one of their celebrations.
I would have liked a bit more complexity and emotional range from the various characters.
Sweet, slow build, historical romance.
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If you prefer to listen to my reviews you can find my reviews on Spotify here: https://anchor.fm/wyldheart-reads
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July 4, 2023
Very disappointed
I hate to criticize authors who write clean books but this author made everything sound like a text book. "It wasn't windy, though, so the snow didn't chap their cheeks." So if it didn't chap their cheeks, why bring it up?
Every thought was written down, and every evening she had to tell about Matthew putting Daniel in the stall, brushing him after removing his saddle & giving him food. Anyone with just a pet knows you're going to take care of your animal every day.
The whole story could have been written in 30 pages or less. Even the miner's vs Indians fight was boring. No I didn't want blood & guts. I just wanted the characters to act real. Like I said, the author repeated the same things, telling same thoughts for Matthew & same for Jenny. Then she had Margret's thoughts half the time as well. Then there were the endless discussions on what to cook. And not a single thing written sparked any interest in me. I started skimming toward the last. Then the epilogue wasn't an epilogue. It's a preview of next book. Brown Bear & Bailey were the most interesting characters in the whole novel. Again, I don't usually bash an author. I read a LOT of books, close to 250 a year. And this is only the 4th or 5th time that I've actually disliked the entire book. Hopefully others won't dislike it as much as I do. And may e this author us a hit or miss. Maybe her next novel will be awesome. But I don't think so. No more novels by this author for me.
I hate to criticize authors who write clean books but this author made everything sound like a text book. "It wasn't windy, though, so the snow didn't chap their cheeks." So if it didn't chap their cheeks, why bring it up?
Every thought was written down, and every evening she had to tell about Matthew putting Daniel in the stall, brushing him after removing his saddle & giving him food. Anyone with just a pet knows you're going to take care of your animal every day.
The whole story could have been written in 30 pages or less. Even the miner's vs Indians fight was boring. No I didn't want blood & guts. I just wanted the characters to act real. Like I said, the author repeated the same things, telling same thoughts for Matthew & same for Jenny. Then she had Margret's thoughts half the time as well. Then there were the endless discussions on what to cook. And not a single thing written sparked any interest in me. I started skimming toward the last. Then the epilogue wasn't an epilogue. It's a preview of next book. Brown Bear & Bailey were the most interesting characters in the whole novel. Again, I don't usually bash an author. I read a LOT of books, close to 250 a year. And this is only the 4th or 5th time that I've actually disliked the entire book. Hopefully others won't dislike it as much as I do. And may e this author us a hit or miss. Maybe her next novel will be awesome. But I don't think so. No more novels by this author for me.
May 8, 2020
The Rescued Bride's Savior: Historical Western Mail Order Bride Romance
Bear Creek Brides, Book 1
By: Amelia Rose
Narrated by: Alan Taylor
After the death of her father, Jenny Phillips is faced with an arranged marriage for money by her uncle. Not willing to settle for this, Jenny and her mother Margaret embark on a journey to Montana in answer to a mail order bride ad placed by Matthew Jenkins. Matthew is lonely and after hearing Jenny's plight is willing to have her come to live with him. And then our fun begins. While there is definite chemistry between Jenny and Matthew, their class difference is evident. It's a blast listening to the adjustments Jenny and Margaret have to go through to become part of the ranchers. I liked Matthew with his patience and loving manner too. The growing love between Matthew and Jenny is slow and sweet. It's an easy listen, full of fun, memorable scenes and characters and gives that warm feeling to your heart.
Alan Taylor has the perfect voice for western historical romance. He holds a slight twang to his voice, and the warm baritone is very soothing to the ears. Easily switching between characters, there is no problem distinguishing who is speaking. He always makes a listen enjoyable.
Bear Creek Brides, Book 1
By: Amelia Rose
Narrated by: Alan Taylor
After the death of her father, Jenny Phillips is faced with an arranged marriage for money by her uncle. Not willing to settle for this, Jenny and her mother Margaret embark on a journey to Montana in answer to a mail order bride ad placed by Matthew Jenkins. Matthew is lonely and after hearing Jenny's plight is willing to have her come to live with him. And then our fun begins. While there is definite chemistry between Jenny and Matthew, their class difference is evident. It's a blast listening to the adjustments Jenny and Margaret have to go through to become part of the ranchers. I liked Matthew with his patience and loving manner too. The growing love between Matthew and Jenny is slow and sweet. It's an easy listen, full of fun, memorable scenes and characters and gives that warm feeling to your heart.
Alan Taylor has the perfect voice for western historical romance. He holds a slight twang to his voice, and the warm baritone is very soothing to the ears. Easily switching between characters, there is no problem distinguishing who is speaking. He always makes a listen enjoyable.
April 19, 2023
Hmm...Well...
I wanted to like this book. The blurb sounded promising. I couldn't connect with the characters. Jenny was Practically Perfect In Every Way. Seriously? First time cooking a roast ever, in a rustic cabin after she's been living the society debutante life in Virginia, and she gets it so perfect, mom's wondering if Cook could've done better? Why wasn't she phased at all by the drastic changes in her circumstances? Why was the villain so incompetent in that role? Everything was so neat and tidy, which made the story unbelievable and not very fun for me. I skimmed it more than really reading to find one chapter was much like the next. The dialog was so formal, which came across oddly when coming from the mouth of a character raised in the frontier. I can't really recommend it to anyone, but I think with some refinement, this could be a really good story. There is potential here.
I wanted to like this book. The blurb sounded promising. I couldn't connect with the characters. Jenny was Practically Perfect In Every Way. Seriously? First time cooking a roast ever, in a rustic cabin after she's been living the society debutante life in Virginia, and she gets it so perfect, mom's wondering if Cook could've done better? Why wasn't she phased at all by the drastic changes in her circumstances? Why was the villain so incompetent in that role? Everything was so neat and tidy, which made the story unbelievable and not very fun for me. I skimmed it more than really reading to find one chapter was much like the next. The dialog was so formal, which came across oddly when coming from the mouth of a character raised in the frontier. I can't really recommend it to anyone, but I think with some refinement, this could be a really good story. There is potential here.
May 23, 2020
I loved Matthew in this story. He really opened his life to Jenny, even though he didn't require marriage for her to come to his ranch. Jenny I found she played the I want to build my own life card way too much. She didn't even think what she was imposing on Matthew. Matthew however fell hard for Jenny, and wanted to find some way to show Jenny how much he cared. Unfortunately, the miners tried to start a war while Jenny was in the Indian's camp. The plot & story line are excellent, but Jenny's character was off putting at times, and her cooking skills are quite different translating them from a recipe to actually cooking, especially when you have never cooked before. Her mother was fortunate that she knew how to do certain things, even though she never actually did them herself.
March 29, 2023
free ebook boxed set of 4 books
this one she comes from the city, her dad is dead and her mom comes with her
he is a rancher alone with a dog
she and her mom move in with him. they have to learn to cook and clean
they get jobs in town cleaning houses and the inn
the indians are nice. while she is visiting they get attacked by minors. she gets hurt. the medicine man helps her
they give her a pony for her and her mom to ride to town to get to work in the snow
the rancher asks her to marry him the day he finds out they have 1,000 in the bank
when they get married a sister and brother show up on town and have bought the mine which closed down after they arrested the minors that attacked her and killed some of the indians
this one she comes from the city, her dad is dead and her mom comes with her
he is a rancher alone with a dog
she and her mom move in with him. they have to learn to cook and clean
they get jobs in town cleaning houses and the inn
the indians are nice. while she is visiting they get attacked by minors. she gets hurt. the medicine man helps her
they give her a pony for her and her mom to ride to town to get to work in the snow
the rancher asks her to marry him the day he finds out they have 1,000 in the bank
when they get married a sister and brother show up on town and have bought the mine which closed down after they arrested the minors that attacked her and killed some of the indians
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September 3, 2024
3 Stars
The Rescued Bride's Savior is the first book in the Bear Creek Brides Series by Amelia Rose. This is an historical, western romance series with mail-order brides, lonely hearts, adventure, challenges, drama, a little angst, emotion, finding love unexpectedly, and life in the old west.
A lonely cattle farmer falls hard and fast for a mail-order bride who only wants to escape being sold to the highest bidder- and the wild west seems to be the safer option. But with conflict between the miners and the indigenous people destroy their chance of happiness?
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Amelia Rose!
The Rescued Bride's Savior is the first book in the Bear Creek Brides Series by Amelia Rose. This is an historical, western romance series with mail-order brides, lonely hearts, adventure, challenges, drama, a little angst, emotion, finding love unexpectedly, and life in the old west.
A lonely cattle farmer falls hard and fast for a mail-order bride who only wants to escape being sold to the highest bidder- and the wild west seems to be the safer option. But with conflict between the miners and the indigenous people destroy their chance of happiness?
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Amelia Rose!
October 26, 2020
The Rescued Brides Saviour
What a story on bravery and how the Souix Indians helped out Mathew and Jenny when the miners attached the Indian camp and kidnapped some Indian maidens as well as Mathews bride Jenny.tithe miners were captured and jailed and the ringleaders were jailed as well and the head miner Gregory was forced to turn the title to the mine over to Jacob and he closed the mine until future times when someone reliable came along to run it. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
What a story on bravery and how the Souix Indians helped out Mathew and Jenny when the miners attached the Indian camp and kidnapped some Indian maidens as well as Mathews bride Jenny.tithe miners were captured and jailed and the ringleaders were jailed as well and the head miner Gregory was forced to turn the title to the mine over to Jacob and he closed the mine until future times when someone reliable came along to run it. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
March 24, 2021
3.5 Stars- Matthew puts an ad in the paper seeking a wife. Jenny and her mother, Margaret, were stuck in a volatile situation and took a leap of faith. This is a sweet and very clean story. The romance is light and airy. Having the storyline about the Sioux Indians was interesting and gave another layer to the background of the area and the people.
The narrator has a smooth and nice range of voice.
I requested this audiobook from www.audiobooksunleashed.com for free and have voluntarily left this review.
The narrator has a smooth and nice range of voice.
I requested this audiobook from www.audiobooksunleashed.com for free and have voluntarily left this review.
April 12, 2023
A sweet book about a high society lady and her mother who flee Virginia, and everything they know, to move to Montana to make a new life. The storyline is good although the pace is a bit slow. With one exception, there’s no tension or real conflict. The main characters are easy to like with several interesting secondary ones as well. I felt like the story could have developed more.
The Audible narrator read with little emotion and the end of each sentence seemed clipped. I hope he continues to perfect his craft because he has a great voice which is well-suited for westerns.
The Audible narrator read with little emotion and the end of each sentence seemed clipped. I hope he continues to perfect his craft because he has a great voice which is well-suited for westerns.
April 16, 2023
Jenny answered an ad for a bride to get away from the scandal her dad had caused by his embezzling money and his suicide. Margaret her mother knew they would have earn their keep but wanted to start in a new place so that they would not have to work for former friends. Matthew is intrigued by Jenny’s letter and invites her and her mother to stay with him until they could decide if the town was a good fit. As a rancher Matthew spent most of his day on the range. Jenny and Margaret learned to cook and clean in Matthew’s home. I reall lively story.
January 22, 2020
Great Read
This was a great book that began with heartache and tragedy brought on by a man who was either greedy or no sense of business. His brother took his wife and daughter to live with him after the brother killed himself when running fro the law. When the brother tried to sell his niece off to old rich men, mother and daughter moved west to start a new life and found love of a good man and community. A must read.
This was a great book that began with heartache and tragedy brought on by a man who was either greedy or no sense of business. His brother took his wife and daughter to live with him after the brother killed himself when running fro the law. When the brother tried to sell his niece off to old rich men, mother and daughter moved west to start a new life and found love of a good man and community. A must read.
February 15, 2020
Jenny needs to escape so she answers a mail order bride letter and she leaves Richmond for Bear Creek with her mother. They are glad to get away from her mean uncle and Jenny and her mother Margaret start a new life in Beer Creek. They take care of the house and clean businesses in town. They meet and spend time with the local Indian tribe. For the first time in a long time they are happy, even though life is so different. Jenny even falls in love. Great enjoyable mail order bride book
March 12, 2020
This book is quite interesting though a bit slow for my liking. Jenny and her mom just suffered a tragedy, she lost her dad and her home and was forced to stay with her uncle who was not accommodating and was trying to marry her off. In order to escape such fate, she responded to a mail order bride advert and met Matthew, a rancher... "I received this book from eBook discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review"
September 20, 2020
Entertaining
This read was about Jenny and her mother following the loss of the family money and Jenny’s father. Life with Jenny’s uncle is unbearable so travelling West as a mail order bride was a better choice. Jenny and her mother Margaret travel West to meet Mathew, Jenny’s Saviour. Jenny learns of ranch life, meet the local Indian tribe of Brown Bear and working in the local town. Very entertaining book to read.
This read was about Jenny and her mother following the loss of the family money and Jenny’s father. Life with Jenny’s uncle is unbearable so travelling West as a mail order bride was a better choice. Jenny and her mother Margaret travel West to meet Mathew, Jenny’s Saviour. Jenny learns of ranch life, meet the local Indian tribe of Brown Bear and working in the local town. Very entertaining book to read.
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