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Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides #18
Harriet's Heartache
Disillusioned and bitter, Boyd Pitman wants a wife who is not looking for love. She must be prepared to live on his isolated Colorado ranch to provide the assistance he needs. His previous mail-order bride fiasco has emotionally crippled him, and he is not prepared to put his heart in jeopardy again.
Betrayed by a man who should have protected her and their unborn child, Harriet is on the run from a fanatical sect and a ruthless railway tycoon. All she wants is a place to hide, and if it means having to take a husband who will never love her, it is a price she is prepared to pay.
Will these two wounded souls ever be able to find love and fulfilment together?
Betrayed by a man who should have protected her and their unborn child, Harriet is on the run from a fanatical sect and a ruthless railway tycoon. All she wants is a place to hide, and if it means having to take a husband who will never love her, it is a price she is prepared to pay.
Will these two wounded souls ever be able to find love and fulfilment together?
91 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 11, 2021
91 people are currently reading
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About the author
Margaret Tanner
225 books87 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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June 22, 2021
The author has penned a sweet and heartwarming story that is somewhat different and one full of human frailties which includes danger, bitterness, mistrust, fear and romance . This is Harriet and Boyd's story. Harriet is running from a fanatical commune that she has been part of since she was adopted as an orphan at the age of 10, as well as an evil railroad tycoon. Boyd has been disappointed in love and upon meeting Harriet agrees to a marriage of convenience only. Harriet in an effort to protect her unborn baby agrees. Overtime will Boyd's feelings change and will the couple develop a loving relationship and reach a HEA? Will Harriet and her baby be safe in the wilds of Colorado? Be sure to read this wonderful story to find out. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did.
February 20, 2022
Carrier's Heartache
Margaret Tanner has penned another great story. Harriet had lived in a commune most of her life, after being adopted by the Grand Master. Her husband and she escaped, but once they were back in civilization, her husband abandoned her. She is pregnant and alone, when she runs into Mrs. Crenshaw, who sets her up as a mail order bride. When she arrives at the ranch, she realizes her groom doesn't want to marry again. Read this book to find out what happens and if Harriet will ever be loved.
Margaret Tanner has penned another great story. Harriet had lived in a commune most of her life, after being adopted by the Grand Master. Her husband and she escaped, but once they were back in civilization, her husband abandoned her. She is pregnant and alone, when she runs into Mrs. Crenshaw, who sets her up as a mail order bride. When she arrives at the ranch, she realizes her groom doesn't want to marry again. Read this book to find out what happens and if Harriet will ever be loved.
June 13, 2021
Great book.
This was such a great book to read. The hard times of living with a husband who was not really your husband and not knowing that. Harriet took a chance when she left Denver to look for Boyd's ranch on the off chance that he would merry her to keep her and her unborn baby safe. Boyd has sworn off women because of what his first wife has done to him. These two are so unlikely to call in love. You know the saying opposites attract. Very good rad
This was such a great book to read. The hard times of living with a husband who was not really your husband and not knowing that. Harriet took a chance when she left Denver to look for Boyd's ranch on the off chance that he would merry her to keep her and her unborn baby safe. Boyd has sworn off women because of what his first wife has done to him. These two are so unlikely to call in love. You know the saying opposites attract. Very good rad
November 30, 2021
Remarkable
I enjoyed the story of Harriet and Boyd, although it had a lot of tragedy, heartbreak, and betrayal in it. It was there fierce determination to not find love, it found them. Heartwarming and enduring with love, romance and kidnapping to murder. This story has it all. Love this series so much. I loved the twist of adding the commune to this story as it was not talked about then nor now.
I enjoyed the story of Harriet and Boyd, although it had a lot of tragedy, heartbreak, and betrayal in it. It was there fierce determination to not find love, it found them. Heartwarming and enduring with love, romance and kidnapping to murder. This story has it all. Love this series so much. I loved the twist of adding the commune to this story as it was not talked about then nor now.
June 12, 2021
Hurt, bewildered and betrayed
Both Harriet and Boyd have seen the worst of humanity, they have been lied to, taken advantage of and left heartbroken and unable to trust.
The tentative agreement they come to and the gradual trust they begin to build warms your heart and is very sweet.
A lovely read on Kindle Unlimited.
Both Harriet and Boyd have seen the worst of humanity, they have been lied to, taken advantage of and left heartbroken and unable to trust.
The tentative agreement they come to and the gradual trust they begin to build warms your heart and is very sweet.
A lovely read on Kindle Unlimited.
June 21, 2021
Beautiful
Beautifully written so much emotion. I felt so much foe Harriet. Loved her character she's a wonderful strong women naive but not stupid, I liked how she did see the change in Ben's character. Most beautiful part she gets where she should be. I would recommend reading this book it's beautiful.
Beautifully written so much emotion. I felt so much foe Harriet. Loved her character she's a wonderful strong women naive but not stupid, I liked how she did see the change in Ben's character. Most beautiful part she gets where she should be. I would recommend reading this book it's beautiful.
June 23, 2021
Mail Order Bride Romance
This Mail-order Bride Romance is so different from the others I've read. It starts off in a commune. The girl and her husband want to leave and begin life somewhere else. They steal away in the hot day tome to keep them from being discovered. Once they reach town the story truly begins. Watch and see what happens. I loved this book and hope you will too. Margaret Tanner what a vivid imagination you have. Thanks for sharing your story 😊!!!!!
This Mail-order Bride Romance is so different from the others I've read. It starts off in a commune. The girl and her husband want to leave and begin life somewhere else. They steal away in the hot day tome to keep them from being discovered. Once they reach town the story truly begins. Watch and see what happens. I loved this book and hope you will too. Margaret Tanner what a vivid imagination you have. Thanks for sharing your story 😊!!!!!
July 4, 2021
Harriett and her second chance
What a story! Poor, sweet, tender hearted Harriett endured so much. I don’t want to give any spoilers, so take my word for it….read this book! And the epilogue is so sweet and lovely after all that had previously transpired 💞💐
I always enjoy this author’s work!
What a story! Poor, sweet, tender hearted Harriett endured so much. I don’t want to give any spoilers, so take my word for it….read this book! And the epilogue is so sweet and lovely after all that had previously transpired 💞💐
I always enjoy this author’s work!
August 16, 2021
Harriet's Trails
I really enjoyed this book, there is so much heart break but Harriet finds happiness with Ben . He had heart break also he ! married and evil woman who lied to him about who she was she stole money and ran she was prostitute who was hard made his life a living night mare . I recommend teens and up .
I really enjoyed this book, there is so much heart break but Harriet finds happiness with Ben . He had heart break also he ! married and evil woman who lied to him about who she was she stole money and ran she was prostitute who was hard made his life a living night mare . I recommend teens and up .
October 31, 2021
Boyd and Harriet
This is a mail order bride tale that begins with a strange beginning. Communes, runaways to freedom and then having to abruptly having to become a mail order bride that didn’t really want one. A marriage that ended in a double death and the realization that Boyd actually loves. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
This is a mail order bride tale that begins with a strange beginning. Communes, runaways to freedom and then having to abruptly having to become a mail order bride that didn’t really want one. A marriage that ended in a double death and the realization that Boyd actually loves. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
May 22, 2022
Harriet’s Heartache (Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides Book 18)
very good book Starts out with a man that has a terrible hurtful marriage and his wife dies and a women that has really been done wrong by a man that supposedly was married to her. Book is full of suspense and is definitely a book once started reading it is very hard to put down.
very good book Starts out with a man that has a terrible hurtful marriage and his wife dies and a women that has really been done wrong by a man that supposedly was married to her. Book is full of suspense and is definitely a book once started reading it is very hard to put down.
August 23, 2025
Carrier's Heartache ( Westward Home and Heart's mail border Brides Book 18)
What a great story Boyd is done with women after his wife tricked him then died. Harriet has been hurt by a man she thought was her husband. The two wind up together in a marriage of convenience. Margaret Tanner gives us another great story.
What a great story Boyd is done with women after his wife tricked him then died. Harriet has been hurt by a man she thought was her husband. The two wind up together in a marriage of convenience. Margaret Tanner gives us another great story.
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June 11, 2021Great Read
Enjoyed the faster paced read. Harriet a good, strong female character. Boyd quick to acknowledge his growing affection. Second chances abound. Like that there is follow-up to less than admirable characters and their outcome.
Enjoyed the faster paced read. Harriet a good, strong female character. Boyd quick to acknowledge his growing affection. Second chances abound. Like that there is follow-up to less than admirable characters and their outcome.
June 29, 2021
Harriett's Heartache!
This is another very enjoyable book from one of my favorite authors, Margaret Tanner. As usual, the book pulled me in from the beginning which I love. Awesome storyline, one I haven't read before. With the well thought characters and the surprises along the way, I was completely entertained for a couple of hours. Recommend. JudyE
This is another very enjoyable book from one of my favorite authors, Margaret Tanner. As usual, the book pulled me in from the beginning which I love. Awesome storyline, one I haven't read before. With the well thought characters and the surprises along the way, I was completely entertained for a couple of hours. Recommend. JudyE
July 18, 2021
Excellent story!
As always, Margaret Tanner gives readers a wonderful story. Harriet's Heartache is a sweet, fast-moving tale of a second chance at love for young woman and a good man who are each recovering from betrayals.
As always, Margaret Tanner gives readers a wonderful story. Harriet's Heartache is a sweet, fast-moving tale of a second chance at love for young woman and a good man who are each recovering from betrayals.
January 13, 2023
excellent
I like these small books , that are so well written, It remind me of those tv shows..I love this story and the epilogue was great be interested in reading more of this author works
I like these small books , that are so well written, It remind me of those tv shows..I love this story and the epilogue was great be interested in reading more of this author works
April 8, 2023
This story went in so many directions.
This was the first reading about a commune. Didn't expect how they had to escape from there. Ben was a greedy self-serving animal. Harriet deserved a better life than one with Ben.
This was the first reading about a commune. Didn't expect how they had to escape from there. Ben was a greedy self-serving animal. Harriet deserved a better life than one with Ben.
January 31, 2024
great Story Line
Margaret this is second book in a row I have read of yours. I think you do a great Job of making the People seem Real and not just a writer’s characters.. Everyone will enjoy this story. Thank You for the smiles your books are giving me. Sandy
Margaret this is second book in a row I have read of yours. I think you do a great Job of making the People seem Real and not just a writer’s characters.. Everyone will enjoy this story. Thank You for the smiles your books are giving me. Sandy
June 12, 2021
Different
This book is all kinds of different. I have never read anything along these lines but it was well written and the characters are easy to like.
This book is all kinds of different. I have never read anything along these lines but it was well written and the characters are easy to like.
June 13, 2021
Two broken souls
A sweet romance of two broken souls. I love Margaret Tanner's romance stories. You are drawn into the story and are routing for Harriet and Boyd.
A sweet romance of two broken souls. I love Margaret Tanner's romance stories. You are drawn into the story and are routing for Harriet and Boyd.
June 13, 2021
Good
Oh goodness this is a really good read..it is a different take on mail order bride..its just plain out good
Oh goodness this is a really good read..it is a different take on mail order bride..its just plain out good
July 8, 2021
Trembling courage
Harriet has been dealt one bad circumstance after another. Her story is one of moving forward in spite of obstacles.
Harriet has been dealt one bad circumstance after another. Her story is one of moving forward in spite of obstacles.
July 17, 2021
I'm cured of reading mail-order bride stories after this one. Not my favorite! Another problem I had with this book was the poor editing. Too many sentences that were run-on or fragments.
July 18, 2021
Didn't like.
I didn't like this story line. Too much violence, not a good read. I have read other books by her. They were very good.
I didn't like this story line. Too much violence, not a good read. I have read other books by her. They were very good.
August 23, 2021
Good book!
This Story is interesting with it's unusual beginning in a commune. Obviously there are intriguing circumstances, romance and a happy ending.
This Story is interesting with it's unusual beginning in a commune. Obviously there are intriguing circumstances, romance and a happy ending.
October 17, 2021
Unexpected story
I really enjoyed the unexpected turns on this novel very different but enjoyable. I had no idea communes existed back then!
I really enjoyed the unexpected turns on this novel very different but enjoyable. I had no idea communes existed back then!
November 4, 2021
Harriet and Boyd's story
A beautifully written story that I enjoyed reading so much. I loved seeing the bad guys get their comeuppance in the epilogue!
A beautifully written story that I enjoyed reading so much. I loved seeing the bad guys get their comeuppance in the epilogue!
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