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Daring to Start Again
Desperate to escape from her criminal father and the life awaiting her, Sarah Donner decides to answer a mail-order bride ad. Despite her misgivings about marrying a stranger, Sarah braves her way halfway across the country to begin a new life. A new challenge appears shortly after her arrival, since Bobby, her husband-to-be, has a little daughter whom she has to win over. At the same time, she can't ignore the fear of her father discovering her. Will her only chance of happiness be destroyed by the very man who brought her to life?
Bobby Huggins is striving to both run his ranch and raise his only child ever since his wife passed away. Deeply worried about his daughter, Samantha, who has been behaving unusually since the sorrowful event, he is looking for a new wife who will soften her grief. Even though he had never truly fallen in love before, Bobby's heart skips a beat for Sarah, while Samantha finds the rock she so much needs. When Sarah's past threatens to tear everything apart, will Bobby forgive her for leaving out a secret that could hurt his loved ones?
Bobby and Sarah have been brought together by fate but they will have to stay strong in order to face the frightening challenges coming next. Treacherous people will appear out of nowhere, putting their relationship in danger. Will Sarah manage to make amends to Bobby, after proving herself, or is it too late? Will Bobby give love a second chance by trusting Sarah again?
Bobby Huggins is striving to both run his ranch and raise his only child ever since his wife passed away. Deeply worried about his daughter, Samantha, who has been behaving unusually since the sorrowful event, he is looking for a new wife who will soften her grief. Even though he had never truly fallen in love before, Bobby's heart skips a beat for Sarah, while Samantha finds the rock she so much needs. When Sarah's past threatens to tear everything apart, will Bobby forgive her for leaving out a secret that could hurt his loved ones?
Bobby and Sarah have been brought together by fate but they will have to stay strong in order to face the frightening challenges coming next. Treacherous people will appear out of nowhere, putting their relationship in danger. Will Sarah manage to make amends to Bobby, after proving herself, or is it too late? Will Bobby give love a second chance by trusting Sarah again?
- GenresHistorical Romance
383 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2020
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June 4, 2020
This is an interesting mail order bride story with a cast of strong characters. The author brings Sarah and Bobby together when she wants to get away from her father and he's looking for a mother for his child. They face many obstacles along their journey to finding love. I enjoyed reading their story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
September 13, 2022
very nice.
This book kept me on the edge all the way threw it. Sarah is a young lady being abused by her father and brothers in New York. She want her own family to love and love her as she has only been loved by her mother, who has died many years ago. So she becomes a mail order bride, marrying a stranger was better the being abused. So Sarah runs away to Oklahoma, to Bobby. Bobby is a rancher and father. He is looking for a mother for his daughter so we’re marrying for convenience not for love. With the tornado just about destroying the ranch, to the appearance of Sarah’s, father and brothers. Her father demanding money to her father shooting his own son. This was a very well written and did keep you one your set threw out the book. Very enjoyable.
This book kept me on the edge all the way threw it. Sarah is a young lady being abused by her father and brothers in New York. She want her own family to love and love her as she has only been loved by her mother, who has died many years ago. So she becomes a mail order bride, marrying a stranger was better the being abused. So Sarah runs away to Oklahoma, to Bobby. Bobby is a rancher and father. He is looking for a mother for his daughter so we’re marrying for convenience not for love. With the tornado just about destroying the ranch, to the appearance of Sarah’s, father and brothers. Her father demanding money to her father shooting his own son. This was a very well written and did keep you one your set threw out the book. Very enjoyable.
May 27, 2020
Young adult?
The premise was good, but poorly executed. There were so many things wrong with this book, it is difficult to know where to begin. There was Bobby's miraculously fast recovery from being gouged by a tree limb during a tornado. Or people willing to give Sarah hundreds of dollars..a fortune at the time..on two occasions. Or the entire fight at the end. Neither the characters, not the situations seemed real. The male characters either sounded like teens, or were over-the-top bad guys. I am certain the author had no personal knowledge of men who worked on a farm or ranch.
The premise was good, but poorly executed. There were so many things wrong with this book, it is difficult to know where to begin. There was Bobby's miraculously fast recovery from being gouged by a tree limb during a tornado. Or people willing to give Sarah hundreds of dollars..a fortune at the time..on two occasions. Or the entire fight at the end. Neither the characters, not the situations seemed real. The male characters either sounded like teens, or were over-the-top bad guys. I am certain the author had no personal knowledge of men who worked on a farm or ranch.
May 23, 2020
She answers a mail order bride ad to get away from her criminal father. The man she goes to needs a mother for his daughter. He doesn't know about what is going on with her father as she does not tell him. He starts to fall in love with her and all heck breaks loose with bad people and situations. Will he forgive her so their relationship goes forward. Twists and turns, danger, intrigue, emotional situations. excitement and so much more. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.
May 25, 2020
Will trust be found?
First you have a father who is a criminal, to get away you become a mail-order bride to someone you do not know. Then there is the fear your father in some way could hurt or bring unhappiness to your new life or new family. This is Sarah's challenge yet this strong-willed and courageous young woman sets out to meet the challenge head-on. Bobby and Samantha were such great characters and such heartwarming characters. Grace Clemens is proving to be one of the better western historical writers I have read. This is a book I highly recommend.
First you have a father who is a criminal, to get away you become a mail-order bride to someone you do not know. Then there is the fear your father in some way could hurt or bring unhappiness to your new life or new family. This is Sarah's challenge yet this strong-willed and courageous young woman sets out to meet the challenge head-on. Bobby and Samantha were such great characters and such heartwarming characters. Grace Clemens is proving to be one of the better western historical writers I have read. This is a book I highly recommend.
June 15, 2020
This story is about escaping the life you have been leading to a hope of a new one. I was disappointed in the cowardice of Sarah when she discovered that her family had found her. The ending was disappointing and tragic. You know forwarned and armed is better than being blindsided. Cowardice is not a trait I want in a spouse, but obviously Bobbie doesn't mind because his daughter loved Sarah. Bobbie deserves better from a woman than secrecy and cowardice.
May 22, 2020
Life is hard enough without the very people that are suppose to protect you being the biggest part of your problems. Grace Clemens brings us characters that are realistic to human nature, a story line that compels you to keep reading and the perfect blend of villainy, humor and romance. I enjoyed this book.
May 25, 2020
Can a leopard change its spots?
Read the love story as Sarah Donnary goes to Oklahoma to marry Bobby Higgins.
An enjoyable read and a standard mail-order bride story.
I found a few of the plot turns unrealistic and not supported by prior background material in the storyline.
Otherwise, the story was an easy read.
Read the love story as Sarah Donnary goes to Oklahoma to marry Bobby Higgins.
An enjoyable read and a standard mail-order bride story.
I found a few of the plot turns unrealistic and not supported by prior background material in the storyline.
Otherwise, the story was an easy read.
May 28, 2020
A clean romance
I enjoyed the story. The ending held a nice surprise of her having a good connection with he brothers. I was frustrated with the extended ending .... It leaves questions that I felt would of been nice to find out more about, so it left you hanging. Or is it your intention to write a series?
I enjoyed the story. The ending held a nice surprise of her having a good connection with he brothers. I was frustrated with the extended ending .... It leaves questions that I felt would of been nice to find out more about, so it left you hanging. Or is it your intention to write a series?
October 26, 2021
A Sweet Story
Sarah and her brothers, Danny and Bart were raised by an abusive, criminal, father. He was especially cruel to Sarah. Sarah escaped, and ran away to marry Bobby, who thought she was an orphan. Their journey to the truth was full of guilt, and danger. It was a very enjoyable story.
Sarah and her brothers, Danny and Bart were raised by an abusive, criminal, father. He was especially cruel to Sarah. Sarah escaped, and ran away to marry Bobby, who thought she was an orphan. Their journey to the truth was full of guilt, and danger. It was a very enjoyable story.
May 20, 2020
What an amazing read, I truly think it's more than 5 🌟's. I was so captivated that I caught myself dreaming about what could happen and about what happened. I hated when the book ended. I will say that I won't ruin this book for anyone, I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!
June 7, 2020
Historical romance full of wonderful moments and incredible characters. Sarah Donner's life hasn't always been easy since the passing of her Mother. She seeks an escape and decides to flee as a mail order bride and marry Bobby Huggins a rancher. You won't want to put this book down!
July 25, 2020
Wonderful mail order bride romance. Well written. Do not like extended epilogues. Having a paperwhite kindle, it is necessary to download from my computer. Plus, any author should be able to tell a 'complete' story in 80,000+ words.
March 30, 2024
Bobby and Sarah
Sarah runs away from a very abusive father and brothers in New York to be a mail order bride in Colorado. Bobby is a widower and father of a little 5 year old girl at his ranch. Sarah’s family comes after her and the action is up & running. Good story.
Sarah runs away from a very abusive father and brothers in New York to be a mail order bride in Colorado. Bobby is a widower and father of a little 5 year old girl at his ranch. Sarah’s family comes after her and the action is up & running. Good story.
May 24, 2020
I loved it. It has an old western feel to it, with a genuine bad guy. It was really well written and is a wonderful story!
I received a free copy in return for an honest review.
I received a free copy in return for an honest review.
May 27, 2020
Loved this book! The characters were well developed. I loved how there are two epilogues. I would recommend this to anyone. I can’t wait to read other books by this author.
June 9, 2020
Must read
This book started off strong from the first page, all the way to the last page. Sarah was a strong willed person
This book started off strong from the first page, all the way to the last page. Sarah was a strong willed person
June 11, 2020
Forgiveness
Book was ok. I'm not fond of stories that begin with a lie that just keeps growing. But that is just me.
Book was ok. I'm not fond of stories that begin with a lie that just keeps growing. But that is just me.
June 12, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed reading about the characters in this book. Just enough suspense to keep you wanting to keep reading and not put it down.
I enjoyed reading about the characters in this book. Just enough suspense to keep you wanting to keep reading and not put it down.
December 12, 2020
A good story about a good girl trying to get away from her family and their corrupt ways.she should have been more trusting and explained everything to Bobby from the beginning.
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