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Stagecoach Brides #5
Stagecoach Bride Arlene
Will the Winchester Stage Line, deliver this bride to safety or disaster?
Can love overcome dark family secrets?
Recently widowed, Arlene Lewis has to throw herself on the mercy of her late husband’s half-brother, a man she has never met.
Because of dark family secrets, Christian Lewis is afraid to father children, and has vowed to remain celibate.
He goes to the stage depot to pick up his stepmother’s bonnet, and find’s heavily pregnant Arlene instead.
Reluctantly, he takes her to his ranch, and for the sake of the baby, offers her a marriage in name only.
Will shameful secrets, when they are finally divulged, sound the death knell to Arlene and Christian’s chances of achieving happiness together?
Can love overcome dark family secrets?
Recently widowed, Arlene Lewis has to throw herself on the mercy of her late husband’s half-brother, a man she has never met.
Because of dark family secrets, Christian Lewis is afraid to father children, and has vowed to remain celibate.
He goes to the stage depot to pick up his stepmother’s bonnet, and find’s heavily pregnant Arlene instead.
Reluctantly, he takes her to his ranch, and for the sake of the baby, offers her a marriage in name only.
Will shameful secrets, when they are finally divulged, sound the death knell to Arlene and Christian’s chances of achieving happiness together?
88 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2022
About the author
Margaret Tanner
226 books89 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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April 27, 2022
Stagecoach Bride Series Book 5 (Arlene)
Arlene is a widow after her husband was killed a few weeks before. She had written her husband's family about his intimey death. Arlene was invited to stay . One little problem, she didn't mention her pregnancy. Now the story begins. I enjoyed the story, I did!!!!!!
Arlene is a widow after her husband was killed a few weeks before. She had written her husband's family about his intimey death. Arlene was invited to stay . One little problem, she didn't mention her pregnancy. Now the story begins. I enjoyed the story, I did!!!!!!
April 23, 2022
Secrets and lies fester....
....and they only hurt the innocent.
Christian is trying desperately to protect himself and the family farm, but to also prevent future generations from suffering, it is a heavy burden he carries, which makes him appear surly and bad tempered. But his frustration at the situation and hatred for his father has been growing and festering for years, can Arlene help him fight his demon's?
Arlene is still grieving, reeling from the shock and at a loss where she goes from here. In Christian she sees a wounded soul but doesn't believe she is strong enough to break through his prickly shell.
They are both sweet characters, but for me Myrtle is the character that makes the book, she is loving but determined, welcoming but stern, she gives Arlene self confidence and Christian the push he needs to face his past. She also knows exactly what she wants and is very determined to talk Boris around!
A lovely, heartwarming read on Kindle Unlimited.
....and they only hurt the innocent.
Christian is trying desperately to protect himself and the family farm, but to also prevent future generations from suffering, it is a heavy burden he carries, which makes him appear surly and bad tempered. But his frustration at the situation and hatred for his father has been growing and festering for years, can Arlene help him fight his demon's?
Arlene is still grieving, reeling from the shock and at a loss where she goes from here. In Christian she sees a wounded soul but doesn't believe she is strong enough to break through his prickly shell.
They are both sweet characters, but for me Myrtle is the character that makes the book, she is loving but determined, welcoming but stern, she gives Arlene self confidence and Christian the push he needs to face his past. She also knows exactly what she wants and is very determined to talk Boris around!
A lovely, heartwarming read on Kindle Unlimited.
April 30, 2022
The author has penned a sweet and heartwarming story of a young woman who has suffered the loss of her husband as a result of a gunfight between two drunken cowboys. She is pregnant and close to giving birth and must vacate the stage station her husband operated. She writes her husband's family to inform them of his death and his stepmother invites her to come stay with her and her husband's brother on the family ranch. This is a story of distrust, suffering brought on by a lifelong lie that had been perpetuated by a bitter father, sorrow, a baby, a marriage of convenience, and romance. Be sure and read this outstanding story; I know you will enjoy it as much as I did.
June 21, 2022
Christian and Arlene
This is a sweet and loving story that not exactly like most others. There is excitement and adventure with lots of twists and turns too. Arlene is a young very pregnant widow with no home now and no family to count on. She is on her way to her deceased husbands Stepmother and brother’s home. She failed to tell them she was with child and they were shocked when she located them after getting off the stage. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
This is a sweet and loving story that not exactly like most others. There is excitement and adventure with lots of twists and turns too. Arlene is a young very pregnant widow with no home now and no family to count on. She is on her way to her deceased husbands Stepmother and brother’s home. She failed to tell them she was with child and they were shocked when she located them after getting off the stage. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
May 8, 2022
Arlene and Christian 💞
Sweet Arlene, widowed suddenly due to senseless gunplay, is very pregnant and about to lose her home. She has no family, so she contacts Adam’s stepmother, Myrtle, and his brother, Christian. Myrtle accepts her immediately. Christian…not so much. He’s harboring a deep, dark secret that keeps him from all women, barring Myrtle.
This is a very good story ❤️
Sweet Arlene, widowed suddenly due to senseless gunplay, is very pregnant and about to lose her home. She has no family, so she contacts Adam’s stepmother, Myrtle, and his brother, Christian. Myrtle accepts her immediately. Christian…not so much. He’s harboring a deep, dark secret that keeps him from all women, barring Myrtle.
This is a very good story ❤️
May 9, 2022
Excellent story!
This short but excellent story was filled with love and controversy between the two main characters. One young woman's journey to be with her deceased husband's family leads to misunderstanding between her and his brother. This faith filled story is one everyone will enjoy reading with a truly happy ending.
This short but excellent story was filled with love and controversy between the two main characters. One young woman's journey to be with her deceased husband's family leads to misunderstanding between her and his brother. This faith filled story is one everyone will enjoy reading with a truly happy ending.
June 4, 2022
stagecoach Bride Arlene
Arlene was delighted to have her Mother In Law to consider her residing in the family home until she decided to do after her dear husband passed. She was in great need of help because she had held back from telling Myrtle the truth about her situation. I enjoyed this book.
Arlene was delighted to have her Mother In Law to consider her residing in the family home until she decided to do after her dear husband passed. She was in great need of help because she had held back from telling Myrtle the truth about her situation. I enjoyed this book.
September 25, 2026
Stagecoach Bride Series book 5
Arlene is a widow and eight months pregnant. Her husband died when accidently shot. Arlene wrote to her deceased husbands brother and step mother because she had no home. When she arrives Christian is not happy at all. Myrtle his step mother invited the beautiful Arlene to stay. This is going to be hard, on Both Arlene and Christian, right ?
Arlene is a widow and eight months pregnant. Her husband died when accidently shot. Arlene wrote to her deceased husbands brother and step mother because she had no home. When she arrives Christian is not happy at all. Myrtle his step mother invited the beautiful Arlene to stay. This is going to be hard, on Both Arlene and Christian, right ?
October 31, 2022
Wonderful book!
Stagecoach Bride Arlene is touching, sweet story of a young pregnant widow finding happiness again after losing her husband in an accidental shooting. HEA ending that I loved.
Stagecoach Bride Arlene is touching, sweet story of a young pregnant widow finding happiness again after losing her husband in an accidental shooting. HEA ending that I loved.
April 22, 2022
I enjoyed this book! The characters were delightful and the story was sweet! I highly recommend this book!
April 27, 2022
Great read as a stagecoach book usually is.
Great book but just to short. The story kept me reading. I have read them all and have not been disappointed.
Great book but just to short. The story kept me reading. I have read them all and have not been disappointed.
May 8, 2022
great book
Loved this book and couldn’t put it down until I was finished.Great story about a mail order bride who loses her husband and goes to his family for help.
Loved this book and couldn’t put it down until I was finished.Great story about a mail order bride who loses her husband and goes to his family for help.
April 23, 2022
All things are possible
With God in your life your blessings will be fulfilled.
Two people find God in their life they are truly blessed.
With God in your life your blessings will be fulfilled.
Two people find God in their life they are truly blessed.
June 16, 2022
Arlene was fortunate in her step mother-in-law, she got a jewel. Christian is fortunate in that his brother had excellent taste in wives. I really enjoyed this story by Margaret Tanner.
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