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A Young Bride Saved from the Rubbish Heap by the Wealthy Recluse
Abandoned as a child and desperate to quit her miserable life as a scullery maid, Catherine Jones takes her fate in her own hands and heads West as a mail order bride. Though not at all sure that any man would want her, Catherine does know that any life would be better than the one she’s known. But when she arrives at her new home—a massive stone mansion and cold-eyed servants—she is filled with doubts. She envisioned a cozy farmhouse, full of love and warmth, and she fears she could never meet the expectations of such a wealthy husband. Meeting her intended, Jedediah Moore, does not do much to settle Catherine’s nerves. Not seen outside the house in years, the reclusive Mr. Moore also seems to want to have nothing to do with his soon-to-be bride. And as Catherine finds herself alone in her strange new world, she begins to wonder if she has made a terrible mistake. But sometimes, the secrets we hold in our heart must be shared for the heart to open again.
47 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2020
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October 18, 2020
Short but sweet
Catherine had such a heartbreaking story. She's a scullery maid living a horrible existence when she gets the idea to become a mail order bride.
Jedediah is apparently incredibly wealthy but also a recluse. Catherine is under the impression that he doesn't want anything to do with her, as she's barely even seen him. Until she decides she may as well go home, and he comes at the last minute to stop her. Sweet HEA.
I only wish this story was a little longer. I would have loved to read more about Catherine and Jedediah getting to know one another.
Catherine had such a heartbreaking story. She's a scullery maid living a horrible existence when she gets the idea to become a mail order bride.
Jedediah is apparently incredibly wealthy but also a recluse. Catherine is under the impression that he doesn't want anything to do with her, as she's barely even seen him. Until she decides she may as well go home, and he comes at the last minute to stop her. Sweet HEA.
I only wish this story was a little longer. I would have loved to read more about Catherine and Jedediah getting to know one another.
February 16, 2021
Totally unbelievable.
I didn’t realize this book was going to be so short until I really started reading it. The rubbish heap was really the dirty dishes since Catherine was a scullery maid. She applied as a mail order bride to get out from under being the low woman on the totem pole. But ending up as the mistress of the large mansion as a bride made her feel totally inadequate. However, her husband to be was having none of it. It was a shocker of an ending. Totally unbelievable and unrealistic. Oh well.
I didn’t realize this book was going to be so short until I really started reading it. The rubbish heap was really the dirty dishes since Catherine was a scullery maid. She applied as a mail order bride to get out from under being the low woman on the totem pole. But ending up as the mistress of the large mansion as a bride made her feel totally inadequate. However, her husband to be was having none of it. It was a shocker of an ending. Totally unbelievable and unrealistic. Oh well.
September 19, 2021
Rags to Riches
Catherine was a lowly scullery maid, which made her too low to be associated with other household hired help. She applied with an agency to be a mail order bride. When she arrived at the gentleman’s grand mansion, she realized she didn’t belong and soon ran away. You’ll have to read this little novella to discover the outcome.
If the story had been longer and fleshed out, I would have given it 4 stars.
Catherine was a lowly scullery maid, which made her too low to be associated with other household hired help. She applied with an agency to be a mail order bride. When she arrived at the gentleman’s grand mansion, she realized she didn’t belong and soon ran away. You’ll have to read this little novella to discover the outcome.
If the story had been longer and fleshed out, I would have given it 4 stars.
January 3, 2021
An unusual tale. The storyline of a mail-order bride (who washes dished in a rich man's home) and a rich man out west seems highly improbable; however, there is a HEA ending.
I gave four stars because I felt there should be more transition from one point in the story to another. The changes seemed abrupt but well-written.
I gave four stars because I felt there should be more transition from one point in the story to another. The changes seemed abrupt but well-written.
February 1, 2021
The maid
This book was just to short. Great story but I was just getting into it an d it ended . You are a very good author and I have read several of your books. I was just disappointed in this one not being longer and more writing about the two of them and her new life of luxury. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
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Joyce Lichtwald
This book was just to short. Great story but I was just getting into it an d it ended . You are a very good author and I have read several of your books. I was just disappointed in this one not being longer and more writing about the two of them and her new life of luxury. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
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Joyce Lichtwald
July 25, 2020
It was so sweet!
This was so sweet. I really enjoyed this book and thought the bride who is very sweet and all I wanted to do was hug her and say you are good enough. If you like mail order bride books than you love this one it was really good!
This was so sweet. I really enjoyed this book and thought the bride who is very sweet and all I wanted to do was hug her and say you are good enough. If you like mail order bride books than you love this one it was really good!
October 11, 2020
A Young Bride
Catherine is a scullery maid. She decides the only to improve her existence is to sign up to be a Mail-Order Bride. Will she find the happiness that she looking for? A great short story!
Catherine is a scullery maid. She decides the only to improve her existence is to sign up to be a Mail-Order Bride. Will she find the happiness that she looking for? A great short story!
October 17, 2020
Too Short
I enjoyed the story, just wished it was a little longer. More background on both characters...especially Mr. Moore there was some in Catherine but a little more story would have been nice.
I enjoyed the story, just wished it was a little longer. More background on both characters...especially Mr. Moore there was some in Catherine but a little more story would have been nice.
May 12, 2021
A Young Bride Saved from the Rubbish Heap by the Wealthy Recluse By Emma Morgan
I enjoyed this book A Young Bride Saved from the Rubbish Heap by the Wealthy Recluse By Emma Morgan . I recommend Teens and up .
I enjoyed this book A Young Bride Saved from the Rubbish Heap by the Wealthy Recluse By Emma Morgan . I recommend Teens and up .
May 28, 2020
Nice
A lovely rags to riches story. Not very believable, but nice nonetheless. Glad it was not based on lies. A good outcome
A lovely rags to riches story. Not very believable, but nice nonetheless. Glad it was not based on lies. A good outcome
June 26, 2020
WOW
Another unexpected storyline I really enjoy reading about all the different mail order bride
Thank you for your wonderful imagination
Another unexpected storyline I really enjoy reading about all the different mail order bride
Thank you for your wonderful imagination
July 3, 2020
Great Story......
I've enjoyed this story, A Young Bride Saved from the Rubbish Heap. The story is a great bit of fun adventure.
I've enjoyed this story, A Young Bride Saved from the Rubbish Heap. The story is a great bit of fun adventure.
October 12, 2020
Very Enjoyable
A quick read and very encouraging story
You will be feeling good by the end and happy for the main characters
Get the book and enjoy
A quick read and very encouraging story
You will be feeling good by the end and happy for the main characters
Get the book and enjoy
October 13, 2020
Good story
This was quite good and inspiring. No matter what position you hold in life you can always find love with someone special.
This was quite good and inspiring. No matter what position you hold in life you can always find love with someone special.
October 13, 2020
A beautiful short inspiring love story! Loved it!
October 15, 2020
Nice little story. Write some more Emma. Its always nice to find a quick read.
November 23, 2020
Humbling
A thought provoking story, remember to love yourself even if you come from humble beginnings. Let the world see the good in you.
A thought provoking story, remember to love yourself even if you come from humble beginnings. Let the world see the good in you.
October 24, 2021
Sweet tale
This is a sweet Cinderella tale. Scullery maid to lady of the house overwhelms her as she is ignored by her intended.
This is a sweet Cinderella tale. Scullery maid to lady of the house overwhelms her as she is ignored by her intended.
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