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A Secret to Bind Them Together
After her father's tragic death, Tessa Baker and her family are left with a ranch that is slowly falling apart. When her uncle shows up wanting to marry Tessa's mother, he seems like the perfect escape from their living nightmare... only for reality to prove them wrong. When he starts selling off their assets, Tessa tries to confront him, but he stuns her by quickly sending her away as a mail-order bride. In a strange turn of events though, she finds herself pleasantly surprised when she meets her handsome husband-to-be. Feeling drawn to him in a way she hadn't anticipated, she's even more astounded when he agrees to help her family. Will Henderson be just the helping hand Tessa desperately needs or could love be in the cards for her too?
Henderson Price grew up as a privileged son of one of the wealthiest cattle barons in the west. Seeming to be constantly at odds with his father, and tired of his incessant badgering about him getting married, Henderson places an ad for a bride. When he receives a response from Tessa, his family's neighbor, he can't help but wonder what circumstances drove her to do such a thing. He quickly becomes smitten with her but is soon shocked and dismayed to discover that she was tricked into this situation. Immediately feeling compelled to help her, will he manage to protect her from her devious uncle's plans?
Within a very short space of time, Tessa and Henderson feel completely captivated by one another. Their mutual determination to stand up to her scheming uncle will bring them even closer and eventually a powerful connection will flourish. However, when a long-buried secret comes to the surface, their relationship will be put to the test...Will their growing feelings still have a chance to turn into true love?
"A Secret to Bind Them Together" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Henderson Price grew up as a privileged son of one of the wealthiest cattle barons in the west. Seeming to be constantly at odds with his father, and tired of his incessant badgering about him getting married, Henderson places an ad for a bride. When he receives a response from Tessa, his family's neighbor, he can't help but wonder what circumstances drove her to do such a thing. He quickly becomes smitten with her but is soon shocked and dismayed to discover that she was tricked into this situation. Immediately feeling compelled to help her, will he manage to protect her from her devious uncle's plans?
Within a very short space of time, Tessa and Henderson feel completely captivated by one another. Their mutual determination to stand up to her scheming uncle will bring them even closer and eventually a powerful connection will flourish. However, when a long-buried secret comes to the surface, their relationship will be put to the test...Will their growing feelings still have a chance to turn into true love?
"A Secret to Bind Them Together" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2021
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March 29, 2021
This is a well written historical western romance between Tessa and Henderson. The characters are strong and the story is interesting with the surprise they have when they come together. I loved the story line and watching them overcome many obstacles to find their HEA. The story moves fluidly with her descriptive and detailed writing. I would recommend this book.
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.
March 24, 2022
Tessa (Theresa) and Henderson (Andrew)
Tessa can't believe her uncle Joe is back and he seems to be most helpful? She can't get over the fact that her father didn't trust him and how he was dead after uncle Joe's last visit. Henderson is back after getting his law degree! Only his father is determined to get him married off! So he places a mail order bride ad under his middle name and his mother's maiden name so he will only receive honest inquiries since his family is well known in Wyoming. Unbeknownst to either Tessa or Henderson, her uncle answers the ad and begins a correspondence after he and her mother are wed. Things keep getting worse for Tessa as the days wear on since her uncle perceives her as "sassing" him at every turn! It gets so bad that the doctor has to be summoned after she collapses, not once but twice in the same day from lack of food. After she has recovered enough he Informs the family that she will be taking the train the next morning for Chicago to meet her future husband! What will happen when Tessa and Henderson meet in Chicago? What happens when they return home to Wyoming? How will her uncle react? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Mia Dunham.
Tessa can't believe her uncle Joe is back and he seems to be most helpful? She can't get over the fact that her father didn't trust him and how he was dead after uncle Joe's last visit. Henderson is back after getting his law degree! Only his father is determined to get him married off! So he places a mail order bride ad under his middle name and his mother's maiden name so he will only receive honest inquiries since his family is well known in Wyoming. Unbeknownst to either Tessa or Henderson, her uncle answers the ad and begins a correspondence after he and her mother are wed. Things keep getting worse for Tessa as the days wear on since her uncle perceives her as "sassing" him at every turn! It gets so bad that the doctor has to be summoned after she collapses, not once but twice in the same day from lack of food. After she has recovered enough he Informs the family that she will be taking the train the next morning for Chicago to meet her future husband! What will happen when Tessa and Henderson meet in Chicago? What happens when they return home to Wyoming? How will her uncle react? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Mia Dunham.
February 27, 2021
A Secret to Bind Them Together A Historical Western Romance w
This is a very good story written by a new author but the story is about Tessie Baker and her uncle sends her to Chicagoas a mail order bride but to her surprise her groom to be Henderson was from a ranch in her hometown The couple loved each other but her family was mistreated by her uncle There are twists and turns but the family is safe.The characters are realistic and strong and The extended epilogue shows just how the characters are in their life
This is a very good story written by a new author but the story is about Tessie Baker and her uncle sends her to Chicagoas a mail order bride but to her surprise her groom to be Henderson was from a ranch in her hometown The couple loved each other but her family was mistreated by her uncle There are twists and turns but the family is safe.The characters are realistic and strong and The extended epilogue shows just how the characters are in their life
February 27, 2021
Charming story.
This is a really good story and I enjoy every minute of reading it. This is a new author for me and I look forward to reading more work by her. Tessa and Henderson were likable characters and the villain was great. If you like historical westerns this is a good book to read. I am happy to recommend this book.
This is a really good story and I enjoy every minute of reading it. This is a new author for me and I look forward to reading more work by her. Tessa and Henderson were likable characters and the villain was great. If you like historical westerns this is a good book to read. I am happy to recommend this book.
February 28, 2021
This story about an independent hard
working young woman is great. Tessa is a wonderful character and Henderson is a good match for her. Difficult times and trouble fall her way but she manages to come out on top.
working young woman is great. Tessa is a wonderful character and Henderson is a good match for her. Difficult times and trouble fall her way but she manages to come out on top.
March 1, 2021
A sweet little western love story
The book is a set up in the west and it is a sweet little love story. With strong characters but also showing what the lifestyle was a little bit like back then and what society expected of you.
The book is a set up in the west and it is a sweet little love story. With strong characters but also showing what the lifestyle was a little bit like back then and what society expected of you.
March 8, 2021
Sterling story
Some things remain the same throughout time. Scoundrels are in every community trying to take advantage of people who earn their way. And very often goods wins over evil.
Some things remain the same throughout time. Scoundrels are in every community trying to take advantage of people who earn their way. And very often goods wins over evil.
March 20, 2021
A Secret toBind Them Together
This was a great read and with the extended epilogue it finished the story in the best way possible. Love and happiness always win out in the long run. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
This was a great read and with the extended epilogue it finished the story in the best way possible. Love and happiness always win out in the long run. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
October 28, 2021
Love & forgiveness win out
I love the fact that she is encouraged to forgive her uncle so that her unforgiveness will not ruin her life going forward. Because unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting your enemy to die.
I love the fact that she is encouraged to forgive her uncle so that her unforgiveness will not ruin her life going forward. Because unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting your enemy to die.
February 17, 2023
The story was all right but it was hard to read. In fact I couldn't finish it because it was so poorly written. For example, in three consecutive paragraphs, a mule was referred to as "that stubborn thing." Please use more descriptive vocabulary in future books.
February 21, 2024
nice read
This was a nice read. There was a mix of romance and intrigue and problems that needed to be resolved but Henderson and Tessa get through it all with their love stronger as they meet they both work through the various challenges.
This was a nice read. There was a mix of romance and intrigue and problems that needed to be resolved but Henderson and Tessa get through it all with their love stronger as they meet they both work through the various challenges.
February 26, 2021
A good book. Even though I was given a copy of this book by the author, it in no way influenced my opinion and this is my honest review.
March 29, 2021
Enjoyed this western romance novella.
September 26, 2021
Great book
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