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The Maxwell Brides #1-5
The Maxwell Brides Series: Books 1-5
Caine and Caleb Maxwell continued working their family ranch after the death of their parents. With their housekeepers, Rose and Iris Dunn, to take care of them, the teenage boys took over the farm work. When their cousin, Scott Maxwell moved to the ranch, he was welcomed into the family. The boys nicknamed themselves The Maxwell Group. Over the next few years, Hank Pearson, Will Hughes, and Daniel Smith found their way to the ranch where the six boys grew up as brothers. With years of hard work and determination they developed the ranch and The Maxwell Group, into a well-respected organization. The loss of Caine's wife, Amy, rocked the whole group. Each brother taking responsibility and blame for their own part in her tragic death. When Scott decides to send for a mail-order bride, it sets off a string of events that shakes the foundation of The Maxwell Group. Each of the brothers is forced to face his demons as new women come into their lives.
Can The Maxwell Group move past their guilt and fear and learn to love?
When Jeni MacGregor encounters an aggressive suitor who won't take no for an answer, she decides to flee as a mail-order bride. Jeni faces one struggle after another as she navigates the murky waters of her new life. Sarah Forbes decides to follow her friend Jeni's example and travel West as a mail-order bride. The best friends become sisters as they struggle to keep their growing families safe. When Abigail Knight is rescued from a terrifying human trafficking operation, she moves to Montana to find peace and safety. It's a hard won fight as they discover the tangled web that has caught Jeni, Sarah, and Abigail. Maggie Jacobs is a spoiled Boston socialite until she's abducted and held captive. When she returns home, she discovers that there are mysteries wrapped around her father's memory. Was he trafficking women? Opal Whitfield is a brilliant little ball of energy and enthusiasm from Montana. She travels to Boston when her dear friend is injured. She's the only person who can solve the mystery. Can she survive long enough to put all the pieces together?
Although the story is old fashioned, The Maxwell Brides Series contains violence, adult language and themes, and descriptions of physical intimacy. It is intended for mature readers.
Can The Maxwell Group move past their guilt and fear and learn to love?
When Jeni MacGregor encounters an aggressive suitor who won't take no for an answer, she decides to flee as a mail-order bride. Jeni faces one struggle after another as she navigates the murky waters of her new life. Sarah Forbes decides to follow her friend Jeni's example and travel West as a mail-order bride. The best friends become sisters as they struggle to keep their growing families safe. When Abigail Knight is rescued from a terrifying human trafficking operation, she moves to Montana to find peace and safety. It's a hard won fight as they discover the tangled web that has caught Jeni, Sarah, and Abigail. Maggie Jacobs is a spoiled Boston socialite until she's abducted and held captive. When she returns home, she discovers that there are mysteries wrapped around her father's memory. Was he trafficking women? Opal Whitfield is a brilliant little ball of energy and enthusiasm from Montana. She travels to Boston when her dear friend is injured. She's the only person who can solve the mystery. Can she survive long enough to put all the pieces together?
Although the story is old fashioned, The Maxwell Brides Series contains violence, adult language and themes, and descriptions of physical intimacy. It is intended for mature readers.
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Published December 16, 2021
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June 29, 2022
Great group of books
Kept me from putting the book down, it was so captivating! Real people and real settings. Anyone who likes a good love story as well as exciting story will love this!
Kept me from putting the book down, it was so captivating! Real people and real settings. Anyone who likes a good love story as well as exciting story will love this!
July 3, 2022
I didn't care for the book when I started it but kept reading and it turned into a good book.
May 31, 2022
Loved it
I couldn't put the book down. Great storylines, wonderful characters and so much action. I was truly entertained. Counting down to the next book in the series.
I couldn't put the book down. Great storylines, wonderful characters and so much action. I was truly entertained. Counting down to the next book in the series.
April 13, 2022
Hard to put down
Such riveting stories of strength, hope, and love. The storyline woven through all of the books was incredible. But it made me sad to think how long this abuse has been going on.
Such riveting stories of strength, hope, and love. The storyline woven through all of the books was incredible. But it made me sad to think how long this abuse has been going on.
July 20, 2022
wonderful stories
Very well written story line. However, proof reading left a lot to be desired. Looking to reading more of Krissyann’s works.
Very well written story line. However, proof reading left a lot to be desired. Looking to reading more of Krissyann’s works.
April 12, 2022
What series,
This is one of the best and most exciting series I’ve ever read. There is never a dull moment as there is lots of action and mysteries to be solved.
This is one of the best and most exciting series I’ve ever read. There is never a dull moment as there is lots of action and mysteries to be solved.
May 16, 2022
well done
I love series books and this is one goes straight to the top, I love how each one rolled into each story..It was a very interesting concept, but true to it’s self..so what’s the next series ?
I love series books and this is one goes straight to the top, I love how each one rolled into each story..It was a very interesting concept, but true to it’s self..so what’s the next series ?
July 6, 2022
Excellent series!
I couldn't put it down! While there were
some spelling and punctuation mistakes, the books were so good they were easy to overlook. This series is the first I've read of Krissyann Granger but won't be the last!
I couldn't put it down! While there were
some spelling and punctuation mistakes, the books were so good they were easy to overlook. This series is the first I've read of Krissyann Granger but won't be the last!
July 3, 2022
Wonderful series
I loved this series. I liked that you followed the "family" the whole way through all five books. The characters were all written so well. I liked that the men were written so real and the women were also. It was a great series!
I loved this series. I liked that you followed the "family" the whole way through all five books. The characters were all written so well. I liked that the men were written so real and the women were also. It was a great series!
April 4, 2022
Love It
This is one of the best built series I have ever read. I can't wait to find more of your work.
This is one of the best built series I have ever read. I can't wait to find more of your work.
April 28, 2024
Mystery, intrigue and lots of love
This set of five books definitely caught my interest and kept me reading at all hours. I do think it could have used another look by an editor to catch errors like using the word passed when you meant past. There were enough of them that it would have been worth the time.
This set of five books definitely caught my interest and kept me reading at all hours. I do think it could have used another look by an editor to catch errors like using the word passed when you meant past. There were enough of them that it would have been worth the time.
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March 3, 2024Convenient Marriages to Last or Be Annuled?
I read this series having never read this author's books before. When I first started Book 1, I was thoroughly enjoying Jeni & Scott. When Scott told her he wouldn't be able to marry her, Keri was livid. Knowing she could not return to Boston fueled her determination to marry Scott, holding him to the agreement of mail order marriage. When Scott was shot & before he died, he wanted to be sure one of the "Brothers" would take care of Jeni. He made Caine promise. When Caleb was told he had to step up & marry her that same night, he fought the idea. He was told Scott said it had to be Caleb. As you read through the book you discover why Caleb, & can feel their love grow.
Book 2: Caine has decided he is ready for marriage again. His first wife Amy was kidnapped & then killed during her rescue. Sarah decided to follow her friend Keri to Montana as a mail order bride, after she received letters about her experience. Her advantage was knowing all the names of the Maxwell Group, so when she was given the letter from Caine she jumped at the match. She wasn't expecting to have to fight Caine for the opportunities to work with the horses, carry her gun & knife. She wanted to be accepted for being true to her nature.
Book3: Will has traveled to Boston after Caleb made a promise to Mr. Jacobs, to find & rescue his daughter Maggie Jacob's who was kidnapped 6 months ago. Will follows many leads, has successfully found other women that were kidnapped. He requests the help of his brother Hank after finding one woman who was so traumatized by her captivity, he feels she would be better in Montana than Boston. Hank knows it is going to be a difficult trip back to the ranch when Abigail faints at any type of stress but he needs to stay close to her & never leave her alone. Angela wonders how she will ever be normal again, but is determined to get better. One of her biggest obstacles is her jealousy of Jeni & Sarah. She has always hated Jeni & wants to be more like Sarah.
Book4: Will has been in Boston for a year, still searching for Maggie Jacobs, & is determined he has to find her before he can return to his ranch in Montana. Maggie eventually escapes & returns to her family mansion unaware that Will followed her & believing it is the Maxwell Group who is responsible for her father's death. Maggie is determined to get revenge & it is a challenge for Will to convince her Mr. Benson is evil & not a friend. They decide to enter a marriage of convenience, but both of them are hiding attraction to each other. Soon it is no longer a marriage of convenience. After several attacks at the mansion Maggie truly believes Mr. Benson is after the money her mother left in a trust, to her & a sister she never knew. One of these attacks leaves Will severely beaten & fighting for his life. After word reaches the Maxwell Group, the brothers are heading to Boston. The wives are ordered to remain at the ranch. Ranch hands are threatened to not assist the wives in traveling to Boston. The wives, children,, Rose, Iris & Opal are headed to Boston the next day.
Book 5: Opal & Daniel remain in Boston after sending all the other Maxwells back to Montana. Opal is a puzzle solver, a genius with numbers & codes. She convinces Will & Maggie to let her stay in the mansion & continue trying to bring Mr. Benson's organization down. Rose & Iris had a plan up their sleeve before leaving for Montana, in order for Daniel to stay he had to marry Opal. They just couldn't leave them unmarried & living together. Marriage of Convenience....to be annuled? Will & Maggie know how this story will end. Opal is amazing at deciphering the codes in the logs that Will & Maggie found. Daniel is the support & strength Opal needs to continue trying to solve the Codes. Opal can't begin to explain how she is breaking the code, but eventually she is able to reveal several addresses at once for a mass breach & rescue more than one woman at a time. The closer they get to bringing Mr. Benson to justice, the harder it becomes & the farther Daniel & Opal become in their relationship. Will it ever end? Will they ever bring down the entire trafficking ring? What happens when they do?
Overall there were few errors in the books. A few times the wrong pronoun was used. A few times the wrong person's name was used in a sentence. I did find it strange that after someone said something, there would be a period. Then the next sentence was " He said." That happened frequently. I am anxious to read the next 5 books in the series.
I read this series having never read this author's books before. When I first started Book 1, I was thoroughly enjoying Jeni & Scott. When Scott told her he wouldn't be able to marry her, Keri was livid. Knowing she could not return to Boston fueled her determination to marry Scott, holding him to the agreement of mail order marriage. When Scott was shot & before he died, he wanted to be sure one of the "Brothers" would take care of Jeni. He made Caine promise. When Caleb was told he had to step up & marry her that same night, he fought the idea. He was told Scott said it had to be Caleb. As you read through the book you discover why Caleb, & can feel their love grow.
Book 2: Caine has decided he is ready for marriage again. His first wife Amy was kidnapped & then killed during her rescue. Sarah decided to follow her friend Keri to Montana as a mail order bride, after she received letters about her experience. Her advantage was knowing all the names of the Maxwell Group, so when she was given the letter from Caine she jumped at the match. She wasn't expecting to have to fight Caine for the opportunities to work with the horses, carry her gun & knife. She wanted to be accepted for being true to her nature.
Book3: Will has traveled to Boston after Caleb made a promise to Mr. Jacobs, to find & rescue his daughter Maggie Jacob's who was kidnapped 6 months ago. Will follows many leads, has successfully found other women that were kidnapped. He requests the help of his brother Hank after finding one woman who was so traumatized by her captivity, he feels she would be better in Montana than Boston. Hank knows it is going to be a difficult trip back to the ranch when Abigail faints at any type of stress but he needs to stay close to her & never leave her alone. Angela wonders how she will ever be normal again, but is determined to get better. One of her biggest obstacles is her jealousy of Jeni & Sarah. She has always hated Jeni & wants to be more like Sarah.
Book4: Will has been in Boston for a year, still searching for Maggie Jacobs, & is determined he has to find her before he can return to his ranch in Montana. Maggie eventually escapes & returns to her family mansion unaware that Will followed her & believing it is the Maxwell Group who is responsible for her father's death. Maggie is determined to get revenge & it is a challenge for Will to convince her Mr. Benson is evil & not a friend. They decide to enter a marriage of convenience, but both of them are hiding attraction to each other. Soon it is no longer a marriage of convenience. After several attacks at the mansion Maggie truly believes Mr. Benson is after the money her mother left in a trust, to her & a sister she never knew. One of these attacks leaves Will severely beaten & fighting for his life. After word reaches the Maxwell Group, the brothers are heading to Boston. The wives are ordered to remain at the ranch. Ranch hands are threatened to not assist the wives in traveling to Boston. The wives, children,, Rose, Iris & Opal are headed to Boston the next day.
Book 5: Opal & Daniel remain in Boston after sending all the other Maxwells back to Montana. Opal is a puzzle solver, a genius with numbers & codes. She convinces Will & Maggie to let her stay in the mansion & continue trying to bring Mr. Benson's organization down. Rose & Iris had a plan up their sleeve before leaving for Montana, in order for Daniel to stay he had to marry Opal. They just couldn't leave them unmarried & living together. Marriage of Convenience....to be annuled? Will & Maggie know how this story will end. Opal is amazing at deciphering the codes in the logs that Will & Maggie found. Daniel is the support & strength Opal needs to continue trying to solve the Codes. Opal can't begin to explain how she is breaking the code, but eventually she is able to reveal several addresses at once for a mass breach & rescue more than one woman at a time. The closer they get to bringing Mr. Benson to justice, the harder it becomes & the farther Daniel & Opal become in their relationship. Will it ever end? Will they ever bring down the entire trafficking ring? What happens when they do?
Overall there were few errors in the books. A few times the wrong pronoun was used. A few times the wrong person's name was used in a sentence. I did find it strange that after someone said something, there would be a period. Then the next sentence was " He said." That happened frequently. I am anxious to read the next 5 books in the series.
September 19, 2024
Wonderful
This is my 2nd time to read the 1st 5 books & each of the characters have challenges to overcome & to heal from. The action keeps your attention & makes it hard to put the book down.
I can't help but wonder when people started to recognize the kidnapping of women, children & men as well & actually do something about it beyond families trying to get their loved ones returned. With all the trafficking that goes on today, society clearly has not made adequate progress. All too often, family does this to their own along with other traffickers who are not related. At least we are somewhat more aware with movies like: Sound of Freedom. May we make more progress in the future to prevent & protect those of any age & background from these life changing events.
This is my 2nd time to read the 1st 5 books & each of the characters have challenges to overcome & to heal from. The action keeps your attention & makes it hard to put the book down.
I can't help but wonder when people started to recognize the kidnapping of women, children & men as well & actually do something about it beyond families trying to get their loved ones returned. With all the trafficking that goes on today, society clearly has not made adequate progress. All too often, family does this to their own along with other traffickers who are not related. At least we are somewhat more aware with movies like: Sound of Freedom. May we make more progress in the future to prevent & protect those of any age & background from these life changing events.
February 22, 2024
Captivating
What a captivating series! I was drawn in from the start. There were so many rises and falls, you never knew what was going to happen. Cried tears of joy and sorrow along with all the characters. I appreciated the reality in the books, as so often situations are romanticized and gloss over the pain of abuse, but not in this series. It was written in a very real way. I also appreciate how different the characters all are and their tenancies were kept consistent through all of the books. Very well written and I look forward to reading more of Krissyann Granger's books
What a captivating series! I was drawn in from the start. There were so many rises and falls, you never knew what was going to happen. Cried tears of joy and sorrow along with all the characters. I appreciated the reality in the books, as so often situations are romanticized and gloss over the pain of abuse, but not in this series. It was written in a very real way. I also appreciate how different the characters all are and their tenancies were kept consistent through all of the books. Very well written and I look forward to reading more of Krissyann Granger's books
March 21, 2025
What a series!
There ends up being a ton of characters in this series! I kept most people straight, except all the kids and babies.
I liked the series. I usually stick to clean reads, so this was a little outside my usual, but I did enjoy it. There is swearing (no f-bombs) and on page sex, usually married couples. Book 3 seemed to have more scenes and one very awkward chorus. The characters and found family were enjoyable. One complaint is that when the bad guy is finally defeated, she doesn't explain how or what happened. That was frustrating.
There ends up being a ton of characters in this series! I kept most people straight, except all the kids and babies.
I liked the series. I usually stick to clean reads, so this was a little outside my usual, but I did enjoy it. There is swearing (no f-bombs) and on page sex, usually married couples. Book 3 seemed to have more scenes and one very awkward chorus. The characters and found family were enjoyable. One complaint is that when the bad guy is finally defeated, she doesn't explain how or what happened. That was frustrating.
January 18, 2023
Family saga
I read all 5 books in about 5 days. I couldn't stop. Great stories of family passion, love, marriage, tragedy, loss, success and failure. Bring a box of tissues. By the last story, I wanted the Maxwell family to adopt me too. The back story of human trafficking was heartbreaking. All together it was a great introduction to all the Maxwell clan, and I will look for more about the family in future books from this author.
I read all 5 books in about 5 days. I couldn't stop. Great stories of family passion, love, marriage, tragedy, loss, success and failure. Bring a box of tissues. By the last story, I wanted the Maxwell family to adopt me too. The back story of human trafficking was heartbreaking. All together it was a great introduction to all the Maxwell clan, and I will look for more about the family in future books from this author.
February 25, 2024
Quite a Read!
Interesting characters. I wish I was friends with all of them, especially Opal, Sarah, Abigail and Maggie. I laughed and I kid you not...I cried at times. Great job Ms. Granger. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
Interesting characters. I wish I was friends with all of them, especially Opal, Sarah, Abigail and Maggie. I laughed and I kid you not...I cried at times. Great job Ms. Granger. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
May 18, 2024
An interesting and long read
The story had a lot of action, however is tired of Daniel and Opal being “so in love” then distancing. It happened too many times for me. Otherwise it was a very interesting and page turning read.
The story had a lot of action, however is tired of Daniel and Opal being “so in love” then distancing. It happened too many times for me. Otherwise it was a very interesting and page turning read.
July 25, 2025
One of the best I've read.
Could not put it down to sleep. You will enjoy the series and wish for more. MS Granger is a talent that will only get better with time. But as she is is superb.
Could not put it down to sleep. You will enjoy the series and wish for more. MS Granger is a talent that will only get better with time. But as she is is superb.
October 14, 2022
Loved this series!
I really enjoyed this series and can't wait to read the other five! Very well written - Ms. Granger is now on my "favorite authors" list!
I really enjoyed this series and can't wait to read the other five! Very well written - Ms. Granger is now on my "favorite authors" list!
May 31, 2023
Wow
Wow, what a series of historical type of romances where the members of the group find their person to love.
Wow, what a series of historical type of romances where the members of the group find their person to love.
February 9, 2024
Please see individual stories for review.
February 19, 2024
Good books
I really enjoyed these books I'm so glad I got them ,I hope to read more books like these.i couldn't put them down had to read all of them
I really enjoyed these books I'm so glad I got them ,I hope to read more books like these.i couldn't put them down had to read all of them
February 20, 2024
good
My favorite is the 4th book. There is a bunch of overdone violence in the other four books in the series. Some is a bit overdone, but it is still an entertaining series.
My favorite is the 4th book. There is a bunch of overdone violence in the other four books in the series. Some is a bit overdone, but it is still an entertaining series.
May 25, 2024
Maxwell brides
Thoroughly enjoyed each book. I liked how the next book built on the first without forgetting those characters. The storyline of abduction and rescue were enjoyable
Thoroughly enjoyed each book. I liked how the next book built on the first without forgetting those characters. The storyline of abduction and rescue were enjoyable
May 29, 2024
Twists and Turns
This is a great set of books! I was never bored, because there are some awesome plot twists in every book. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
This is a great set of books! I was never bored, because there are some awesome plot twists in every book. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
August 12, 2024
Brilliant stories
Loved these books, just going to start books 6-10. Really looking forward to Deans story. Though I think Bank and Abigails story was my favourite so far
Loved these books, just going to start books 6-10. Really looking forward to Deans story. Though I think Bank and Abigails story was my favourite so far
September 16, 2024
Wonderful!!
All five books were written very well! A part in the very first book shocked me TWICE!! Had me hooked. Can’t wait to read on!!
All five books were written very well! A part in the very first book shocked me TWICE!! Had me hooked. Can’t wait to read on!!
October 30, 2024
the Maxwell Bride Series: Books 1-5
Each of the books leads into the next, and that’s a good thing for this box set. Once you start reading, You just can’t put the books down.
Each of the books leads into the next, and that’s a good thing for this box set. Once you start reading, You just can’t put the books down.
November 13, 2024
These are easy to read because the writing just flows.
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