A Bride for Ross

The Prescott Brides #1

by Cynthia Woolf

THE PRESCOTT BRIDES

Five lady outlaws sent to prison for bank robbery. Their sentences commuted to time served if they become mail-order brides.

Five brothers looking for wives, take a chance on the outlaw brides.

Will they find happiness or heartache?

Fiona O’Neill served half of her prison sentence and then was offered the chance to get out if she agreed to be a mail-order bride to one of the Campbell brothers.
She jumped at the chance. She’d robbed the bank to get the money to ransom her two-year-old son who was kidnapped by the boy’s father. She’d never given up the location of the money. Neither had any of the other women. When she was out and married, she would be living on a ranch just ten miles north of Prescott, where they’d robbed the bank. She began planning how to get her son from his outlaw father, Black Bart.
Could she slip away from her new husband? What if he found out?

Ross Campbell had been a single father for more than two years ever since his wife was brutally murdered in a stagecoach robbery by the outlaw, Black Bart. When he finds out that the prison is starting a mail-order bride program for non-violent lady outlaws, he agrees to the program for him and his brother’s as long as the outlaw’s woman, Fiona O’Neill, is one of the brides.

What will happen when two people with opposing agendas are married? Who will be the winner? Can they both win?

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Mail Order Brides, Westerns, Historical, Historical Fiction, Western Romance

173 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2022

About the author

Cynthia Woolf is the USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author of eighty-five works of romance fiction. Comprising sixty-six historical western romances, ten contemporary romance novels, two contemporary romance novellas, one historical western romance novella, and six sci-fi space opera romances, which she calls westerns in space. Along with these books, she has also published twelve boxed sets of her books and two short stories.

Cynthia loves writing and reading romance. Her first western romance, Tame A Wild Heart, was inspired by the story her mother told her of meeting Cynthia's father on a ranch in Creede, Colorado. Although Tame A Wild Heart takes place in Creede, that is the only similarity between the stories. Her father was a cowboy, not a bounty hunter, and her mother was a nursemaid (called a nanny now), not the ranch owner.

Cynthia credits her wonderfully supportive husband, Jim, and her great critique partners for saving her sanity and allowing her to explore her creativity.



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TITLES AVAILABLE (English unless otherwise stated)

COLORADO BILLIONAIRES (sweet contemporary novels)
THE CEO
THE RANCHER
THE MAVERICK
THE TYCOON
THE ARTIST (coming soon)
THE QUARTERBACK (coming soon)


MONTANA BILLIONAIRES SERIES (contemporary sweet western novels)
Her Secret Cowboy Billionaire (Available in German)
Her Mysterious Cowboy Billionaire (Available in German)
Her Royal Cowboy Billionaire (Available in German)
Her Christmas Cowboy Billionaire (Available in German)
Her Bachelor Cowboy Billionaire (Available in German)
Her Wild Cowboy Billionaire (Available in German)
Her Elusive Cowboy Billionaire
Her Disguised Cowboy Billionaire


CHRISTMAS AT THE MISTLETOE INN (contemporary novella)
Cooking Up Christmas


THE BRIDES OF THE KLONDIKE
The Gold Rush Bride (Available in German)
The Gold Mountain Bride


THE PRESCOTT BRIDES (Available in German)
A Bride for Ross
A Bride for Frank
A Bride for Tucker
A Bride for Clay
A Bride for Brodie



THE HEART WISH MAIL-ORDER BRIDES SERIES
Heart of Stone
Heart of Shadow


MARSHALS MAIL ORDER BRIDES
The Carson City Bride (Available in German)
The Virginia City Bride (Available in German)
The Silver City Bride
The Eureka City Bride


ANGEL CREEK CHRISTMAS BRIDES
Adele


BRIDES OF GOLDEN CITY
A Husband for Victoria
A Husband for Cordelia
A Husband for Adeline


BRIDES OF THE OREGON TRAIL (Available in German)
Hannah
Lydia
Bella
Eliza
Rebecca
Charlotte
Amanda
Emma Rose
Nora
Opal


BACHELORS & BABIES
Carter (Book 3)


BRIDES OF SEATTLE (Available in German)
Mail Order Mystery
Mail Order Mayhem
Mail Order Mix-Up
Mail Order Moonlight
Mail Order Melody


CENTRAL CITY BRIDES (Available in German)
The Dancing Bride
The Sapphire Bride
The Irish Bride
The Pretender Bride


HOMESTEAD CANYON SERIES
Thorpe’s Mail-Order Bride
Kissed by a Stranger
A Family for Christmas


HOPE’S CROSSING
The Hunter Bride
The Replacement Bride
The Stolen Bride
The Unexpected Bride


AMERICAN MAIL-ORDER BRIDES
Genevieve, Bride of Nevada


THE SURPRISE BRIDES
Gideon


THE BRIDES OF SAN FRANCISCO
Nellie (Available in German)
Annie (Available in German)
Cora (Available in German)
Sophia (Available in German)
Amelia (Available in German)
Violet


THE BRIDES OF TOMBSTONE (Available in German)
Mail Order Outlaw
Mail Order Doctor
Mail Order Baron


DESTINY IN DEADWOOD (Available in German)
Jake
Liam
Zach


MATCHMAK

Reviews

[Serena Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cinco novias forajidas. Cinco hermanos. Se arriesgan y cada uno encuentra el amor.




•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers.
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen.




A Bride for Ross de Cynthia Woolf
Serie The Prescott Brides libro 1

Argumento:

Cinco novias forajidas. Cinco hermanos. Se arriesgan y cada uno encuentra el amor.

El amor de una madre por su hijo nunca podrá romperse. Fiona O'Neill conoce ese amor. Para salvar a su hijo haría cualquier cosa, incluso convertirse en la novia por correo de un extraño. Su nuevo novio no se parece a ningún hombre que haya conocido: es físicamente más fuerte que ella, pero no usa esa fuerza contra ella. Y aunque protege su corazón, es ferozmente protector con ella. Ambos tienen secretos. Secretos que podrían hacer que los maten. Para conseguir lo que quieren tienen que confiar el uno en el otro. Pero al hacerlo, ¿encontrarán el amor que es su mayor fortaleza?



Mi humilde opinión:

Me gustó la idea de esta historia, cinco ladronas de banco se convierten en novias por correo y se van a vivir a un rancho con cinco hermanos. Me interesó cómo comenzó todo pero...

Sentí que me estaba perdiendo cosas, me enteraba sobre la marcha y no los hechos completos. Hubo mucho a lo largo de la historia que no se explicaron bien. Cómo llegaron al pueblo estás mujeres que eran irlandesas? Cómo se hicieron amigas? Cómo fue que planearon y lograron robar un banco? Cómo las atraparon? No sé sobre las leyes de esa época pero todo lo referente a la ley me resultó dudoso y hay cosas que quedan en el aire. Robaron un banco y no hubo una investigación para recuperar el dinero? De cuánto era la condena? Se dio a entender que si no aceptaban convertirse en esposas volvían a prisión. Así que las condenaron a más tiempo? Y cómo fue que el director de la cárcel acepta el tema de las novias por correo? Solo porque ellas les caían bien? Cómo fue tomada esa decisión?

Fiona robó para rescatar a su hijo. Algo que obviamente no iba a salir bien, la atraparon y a sus amigas, su hijo quedó en manos de su ex, Black Bart, un cruel forajido. Me pareció una acción tonta arriesgar a su pequeño. No había otra forma?

Me pregunté también la razón por la que rancheros como ellos escogerían a ladronas como novias. Seguramente durante la serie descubriré la razón de cada uno de ellos pero en el caso de Ross se casó para vengar y atrapar el asesino de su esposa. Por una parte entiendo que quisiera hacer justicia porque fue espantoso lo que le hicieron a su mujer pero no me cayó bien que quisiera utilizar a Fiona. Él sabe que fue la mujer de Black Bart, el asesino que busca y de primera mano le dice que no hay lugar en su corazón para ella, que nunca podrá amarla. Me pareció duro lo que le dijo y después que quisiera besarla como si nada. También fue injusto para Fiona que se la pasara recordando a su mujer o que le diera lugar en el armario que todavia tenía guardada ropa de su esposa muerta después de años. No me sentaban bien las bromas a su costa y lo poco comprensivo que era sobre el hijo de Fiona. Él tenía dos hijas debió ser más empático con su situación y ayudarla. Me hubiera caído mejor si después de contarle la razón por la que robó el banco le ofreciera ayudarla a rescatarlo. Ross mejora más adelante pero no me convenció.

Fiona nunca olvidó a su hijo y me gustó que su objetivo fuera recuperarlo sin importar sus sentimientos por Ross. Me pareció una mujer fuerte que no se rindió. Lo demuestra al final durante el tiroteo en el establo.

La historia daba para un buen drama pero fue un poco decepcionante en ese sentido. Creo que la parte más dramática fue cuando Fiona se entera que su ex dio a su hijo a otra familia y no sabe si podrá recuperarlo. Ella estalla en llanto angustiada y Ross simplemente no hace nada, ni un abrazo. Me pareció frío en ese momento. No había empatía en situaciones tan delicadas o dolorosas.

En cuanto al romance, fue dulce sí pero con Ross y Fiona no sentí la química o chispa. Todo sucede rápido. Las mujeres aceptaron fácil a sus maridos y sorprendentemente todas quedan embarazadas al mismo tiempo. Me hubiera gustado un proceso en la relación de Ross y Fiona. Me contaron pero no me mostraron mucho. No me transmitieran sentimientos. El Te amo de Ross fue como salido de la nada.

En el libro hay muchos personajes presentándose. Me gustó conocer la vida cotidiana en el rancho y la gran familia de hermanos y lo abiertos que fueron al recibir a las mujeres a pesar de que sabían que salieron de prisión. Me encantó que ellas supieran hacer tareas de todo tipo y ayudaran alegremente. Adoré a Agatha!

Me gustó que tuviera su parte de suspenso, acción y peligro pero el romance fue flojito.

Espero que la serie mejore, voy a darle una oportunidad al siguiente libro.

[Kathy Heare Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

FROM TRAGEDY TO NEW BEGINNINGS

I’m not sure if the series will cover each of the five lady outlaws that robbed the Prescott bank. They will have their sentence commuted to time served if they agree to the marriage. The story begins with the offer made by the warden—all five ladies agree and are on their way to meet their husbands back in the town of Prescott, Arizona. The first story is of Ross Campbell and Fiona O'Neill.

"You each have the chance for a good life. Away from your past. Away from the bank robbery, you committed. You can become mail-order brides. Your husbands will know your history, and you will have to prove yourselves to them. Are you willing to learn to be a ranch wife and, hopefully, mother? I need your answers now. The stage is waiting. And you should be aware that if you run away, you'll be sent back here. No trial, no judge. Straight back here to finish your sentence." –Warden Ezra Dean

Fiona O'Neill was neighbors with Simon when they lived in Missouri. When she was older, her father invited Simon to visit them in Arizona, but his plan was for Simon to marry her. Simon goes crazy after his father's death and becomes a criminal known as Black Bart. He even takes their son, Billy, from her and demands a thousand dollars to get him back. That is when she decided to rob the bank of the mining payroll.

The Campbell brothers equally inherited the ranch their parents started. With the unexpected death of the senior Campbells and Ross' wife, he needs someone to help with his young daughters. The five Campbell men will each marry one of the lady bank robbers.

The story's plot has mystery, suspense, secrets, and even a touch of romance. The five women have a new lease on life, becoming wives at the same ranch. The Campbell men know a bit of each lady's history and have already planned who will be their wife before they arrive. Ross picked Fiona—partially because she is a mother, and secondly, he is hoping for answers. The story has plenty of angst, action, and adventure. I liked the characters, interactions, and situations that will bring Ross and Fiona to learn what is important and how to make a future.

[Sherrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three types of prison - jailed for bank robbery, married by order, and for Fiona losing her son was an internal prison. Five women have robbed a bank and have been in prison for 2 1/2 years. Fiona was the instigator. All the women are from Ireland. We are never really told what brought them to the U.S., or if they were already in trouble in Ireland. Fiona has an illegitimate child with a gang leader, and he has since stolen the child, and is trying to ransom him to Fiona. Fiona and her 4 friends had robbed a bank, which is why they were in jail. They are released into custody of 5 ranchers, to marry as mail order brides. The leader, Ross Campbell, has 2 little daughters, his wife was killed by the bandit that fathered Fiona's son. Which is why they men are marrying the women, to find the gang leader and put an end to him. This seems like an incomplete story, there is so much missing. Things are skimmed over, such as the law knows the women have stashed the stolen money somewhere, but they don't seem to care. There is very little back story on the women and why they have even robbed the bank. For Fiona it is for money to rescue her son, but she must have known they would be caught, and then what about her son? Then the fast acceptance and relationships with the men, plus all the focus on sex. This book was not a win for me. It was ok, but I expect more depth from a story.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of Five Mail Order Brides
I always love Cynthia Woolf’s mail order bride historical western romance books and this one is no different. Instead of one bride there are five and they are all outlaws ready to get out of jail by marrying five brothers. Of course not everything goes smoothly when bank robbers are marrying ranchers and all living under one roof. Book 1 of the series centers around Fiona O’Neill and Ross Campbell. It has intriguing twists loaded with steam, love, kidnaping, suspense and so much more. Great start to new Prescott Brides Series. Cannot wait to read about the rest of the Campbell brothers.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in return for voluntarily writing an honest review.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five women of Irish extraction, and thus subject to the anti-Irish prejudice rampant even into the mid-20th century, which drew them together, had formed a gang and robbed a bank so that the leader, Fiona, could ransom her son from Simon, aka Black Bart. When half their sentences were served, the warden had made them an offer: Continue their time as prisoners, or agree to be mail order brides to 5 brothers on a shared cattle ranch. All of them already knew how to do farm chores and household tasks, and would only need to learn how farm and ranch tasks differed. The men would know about their pasts, and any attempts to return to a life of crime would result in a return to prison. The five women agreed. The eldest male got first pick, and the rest could decide after that.
The eldest picked Fiona, and she soon discovered why. He wanted to use her to find Black Bart, who was responsible for his wife suffering a brutal death. Fiona doesn't care about his finding out where Bart is, but only AFTER she gets her son back. She knows that if her new husband goes in guns blazing and/or leads in a posse, Billy will be the first person Black Bart kills. She plans her getaway carefully, but as alert as she is to the world around her, her husband is better at spying on her and covering his tracks. It will be Billy who provides a key piece of information that willsave his mom's life as well as his new Dad's life.
Life with Fiona's father had been bad enough but had ended on an even worse note when he had sold her to Black Bart, believing his daughter still loved Simon (Bart's real name), when in fact Bart hated everyone and refused to marry Fiona even when she carried his child.
There is a way out of her bad name, and that of her gang - capture Black Bart and turn him in, and use the money to repay the bank, and put her in the good graces of the town once again. But will that even be possible?
With 5 newlyweds, and a lack of birth control methods in that era, you might expect 4 new families and 1 added onto, since the eldest brother has been married and widowed and has 2 kids, and his new wife and he have rescued her son.
There are other books that focus on the other marriages.
I was grateful that the details of the sexual act were, aside from some snogging and hints about the joys of marital intimacy, were left largely to the imagination.
There are some grammatical errors, like to use of "too" for the numeral 2 (two), and possessives used as plurals.

[Margaret Watkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heart-warming novel, this book shows the lengths a mother will go to in order to get her stolen child back. It wasn't legal and she and her friends have had to pay the price, but Fiona is still holding out for the return of her son. The five Irish lasses have their prison sentences remitted in exchange for being mail order brides to the five Campbell brothers. But it comes with a warning, that if they run, they will end up right back in jail. Fiona did not expect to be attracted to the grieving rancher, especially given their connection to one another. Ross Campbell did not expect to fall as hard as he did when Fiona became his wife, but when it would seem that she is following her own agenda at all costs, he realizes that he will have to keep her safe if he does not want to lose her. The novel is more suspenseful than romantic and there is also a certain amount of wit and humor that keeps the plot entertaining. As the first book in the new series, I look forward to seeing how things work out for the other brides. I received a copy of this romance as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cynthia Woolf creates a new “male-order bride” series based on a very interesting concept. Five women have spent over two years in prison for robbing a bank. Now, out of nowhere, the prison warden offers them a chance to start a new life outside of prison. He offers them the chance to become mail-order brides to five brothers. The women, who are all friends, agree and return home to Prescott to meet their husbands-to-be.

This first book is about Fiona and her new husband, Ross. Fiona is the mother of a baby boy, Billy, who was stolen by his father. Even though she immediately likes Ross and his two children, her only goal is to get Billy back. Her freedom from prison is the first chance she has to confront Billy’s father.

This story is filled with suspense. Will Fiona be able to sneak off and rescue Billy? Will Ross catch her? If so, how will he react to Fiona’s sneakiness?

This is a fascinating story that is filled with romance, intrigue and some unexpected surprises!

I am looking forward to reading to the next books which are about the rest of the women who are married the Ross’s brothers.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and it is a great start to the new Prescott Brides series. Cynthia Woolf never fails to entertain me when I read her books and she she keeps getting better. In this series five women are released from serving the rest of their prison sentences for robbing the bank in Prescott if they agree to become mail order brides for the five Campbell brothers who own a large ranch outside of Prescott. Ross is the oldest and he chooses Fiona who seems to be the leader of the ladies. Ross has two daughters and Fiona has a son who was stolen from her by the boy's father, Black Bart, who she never married. The boy's kidnapping was the reason she and the ladies robbed the bank because she needed the ransom money. After she married Ross, she finds out that Black Bart is the one who murdered Ross's wife in a stagecoach robbery. Ross knew that Fiona was connected to Black Bart and was hoping she would reveal where he is so Ross could get his revenge for his wife's murder. This leads to an exciting story and a romance that neither of them wanted at first. I highly recommend this book of adventure and romance with a HEA ending. I received an ARC and this is my voluntary and honest review.

[Phyllis Rundell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Book #1 in a new series titled Prescott Brides and is the story of five outlaw ladies who were offered a commute of their sentences for the time already served if they will agree to become MOB. This is a story of suspense, secrets, revenge and romance. There were five brothers in the Campbell Family who were seeking brides, and they agreed to take a chance on the outlaw ladies. This is Fiona O'Neill and Ross Campbell's story. Fiona is trying to get her child back and is willing to go to almost any means to do so; Ross needs someone to help him care for his daughters. However, Ross has a secret as to why he chose Fiona. With each of them having their own agenda, the story takes some unexpected twists and turns. Be sure and read this outstanding story; it is a real page turner and I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. I am certainly looking forward to Book #2 in this series.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this mail order bride story woth all of the characters. The two main characters were Fiona O'Neill and Ross Campbell.

Fiona O'Neill have served half of her prison sentence. When the warden offers her and four other ladies a chance to get out she agreed. They all will be mail order brides to the five Campbell men. She wants to get out so that she can find her son.

Ross Campbell is a single father for the last two years. His wife was killed by outlaws on a stagecoach. He has two daughters. He finds out that the prison is have a program were non violent outlaw ladies can become mail order brides. He and his four other brothers decided to ask for one each. He has a agenda for taking the one he has chosen.

This was a fun story to read. It had action, adventure, and suspense throughout it. It had a few giggles within.

I received a complimentary copy via the author. This is by honest unbiased opinions.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the start to this new series! Getting to know the ladies Fiona, Gwen, Lottie, Ivy, and Maisie, after serving their time being able to move on in their lives. Enter Circle C brothers and owners, Ross, Frank, Tucker, Clayton, and Brodie. As well as housekeeper/cook Agatha.
Of course, there has to be a villain or 2 and 1 who you know off hand and the other you learn about as the story progresses.
I love the honesty that's shared within the family, even if it is something you don't want to hear, there it is! All of them living under the same roof, getting to know each other, working together, defending each other and so much more! You really need to grab a copy of this book for yourself.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ross and Fiona
I started this series out of order so after reading book three I knew I need to read the first two. Luck would have it I got both the first book and second book free some time ago from some email offer. These five gentlemen took a chance on five awesome ladies yes they are convicts but why they did what they did had pretty solid reasons. In book 1 Fiona just wants to get her son back little did she know that the man she marries would love to take out the man who took her son. The story has some great action and danger in it. There some twists that I enjoyed but the characters and writing were excellent. This was a great start to this series. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Julia David · Rating 4 out of 5]

A different kind of mail order bride story. Fiona is in prison for robbery. She did it for a good reason, but she still had to pay the price. After two and a half years, she is released so she could marry. Ross does need a mom for his girls, but he has another reason for marrying Fiona. When Fiona goes after her son, who is being held hostage by Black Bart, Ross tags along so he can take care of Black Bart for killing his previous wife. Can Fiona get her son back? Will Black Bart leave them alone so they can have a real marriage?

[Amanda Marlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fiona and her four friends are released early, from their sentence for a bank robbery, on condition they become mail order brides.
Fiona committed the crime to buy back her son from his criminal father.
The women all end up at the same ranch married to five brothers.
Ross lost his wife to the same criminal and is determined to hunt him down. Fiona can't tell Ross what she plans or she could end up back in prison.
Can she trust Ross? Will she get her son back?

A great suspense from Cynthia.

[Pamela Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful read and perfect start to the Prescott Brides series by Cynthia Woolf who is definitely a master at weaving historical mail order bride romance that is full of emotion, suspense, the old west and a heartwarming love story. I loved the strength and determination of Fiona and enjoyed her dynamic with the other characters especially her new husband, Ross. If you enjoy beautifully crafted historical western romance, you will love A Bride for Ross. I received an advance reader copy of this book and liked it so much, I purchased a copy. I am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fiona along with four other cell mates left prison to become mail-order brides to work along side their new husbands on a ranch. If it doesn’t work out for Fiona she will be sent back to prison to finish her sentence. Fiona likes her very handsome husband and Ross’s two young daughters. But can she trust him with her desperate secret. Because she will do whatever she has to, to get her child back.
This is The Very Basic Beginning to a wonderfully written Suspenseful Romantic story that I could not put down.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the spin on the mail order bride concept. What I thought was odd was the jumping in the story and the inconsistency of the flow. Character development was non-existent, and Woolf just plopped people where she wanted them for no real reason or story line. They also feel in 'love' too quickly. It's a sappy read with no real spark. Again, it's not my usual read, but I seem to keep picking up these vanilla sap stories, but ill give Woolf another try as I'm interested to see if the next book in the series gets better.

[Lori D · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing start to a unique story line from the wonderful imagination of Cynthia Woolf! She always creates unique characters in different situations that have you reading long into the night!

Five women, outlaws, let out of prison with an agreement to become a mail order bride. Of course they take that option, but who will be their husbands!

So exciting with a little suspense, secrets and a journey to love!

[Cathy D · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a story with so many twists and turns. From an unusual beginning in an Arizona jail, five women bank robbers try to start a new life with five brothers, all near the town they stole from. With a bunch of intrigue, gunfire and a wonderful sense of humor, Ms Woolf has created a story of the power of love and how families can be created in the most unlikely ways. Thank you Ms. Woolf for an other powerful story.

[Sherry Westendorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

She is one of 5 women who robbed a bank and went to prison. Only to be let out to be a mail order bride with the others to 5 brothers. It wasn't a selfish reason she robbed the bank for. But the brother she marries wants the same man she is after. But who knows what will happen between them in the meantime. What an exciting, emotional, surprising book. Well worth reading. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.

[Maureen Metcalfe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like it’s prequel, A Bride for Frank, this was a good easy read, although you knew it was going to be a happy ever after, you didn’t know what was going to happen in between. The only 2 gripes (which are the same as in the prequel) I have are a) they have literally only just met, yet are all lovey dovey straight away, and b) Ross is just too nice by half, even more so than Frank, which I didn’t think possible!

[Eva Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 women rob a bank and get set to prison all while keeping the location of the money secret. after serving 2 years the warden decides to propose they become mail order brides. 5 brothers decide they want or need a marriage. Ross wants Fiona if only so she can lead him to the man who murdered his wife and Fiona only wants one thing and that's to get her little boy back. This was the start of a great new series and i can't wait to see what happens next

[Melody Tregear · Rating 2 out of 5]

2½ stars

This was a different story. I wasn't sure I liked Ross at first but he grows on you. Unfortunately the author does use 'God' as an expletive a few times, which I really don't appreciate. There is plenty of copulating but all closed door, thankfully. Some violence. Never really got a picture or sense of the girls and Fiona bonding and you never hear them call her mama, that I can recall. Nice enough ending. Overall it really felt like it lacked depth. It was ok.

[Mary Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

First in a new series of cowboys and their convict ladies. Awesome new take on the mail order bride theme. Fiona, the first of five prison females, has to work through abuse, kidnapping, prison life and finding herself on a ranch as the wife of a stranger with a ready-made family. Will she ever put her life back together again? Twists and turns. Well done!

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five brothers and 5 inmate mail order brides, what could possibly go wrong here? Now add in that the father of Fiona’s son is also the man who murdered Ross’s late wife, then you have added a few twists and turns to the story. I loved Ross and Fiona’s story and look forward to the next four brothers and their wives.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book in the Prescott Brides series, five lady outlaws and five brothers. This is Fiona O’Neill and Ross Campbell's story of suspense, drama, danger, a villain named Black Bart and romance. The story is well written and held my interest it was well worth reading. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who doesn't love a second chance? Cynthia Woolf has written another mail-order bride story, but this one has a twist - the brides are reformed prison inmates! Filled with love, adventure and excitement, this book is sure to please! I enjoyed Ross and Fiona's story, and I look forward to reading more in this series.

[Cindy C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Bride for Ross is the first in the series of The Prescott Brides and it will hold your attention as you enjoy the journey with Fiona and Ross until the very end. Cynthia Woolf has filled this slow burn, sweet romance with characters that come off the pages and pull you into their tale, with a little suspense and an enjoyable plot that will leave you looking forward to Maisie and Frank's story.

[Suzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Bride for Ross

Interesting premise for this story. Women in prison for robbing a bank and forgiven after a few years when they marry brothers The tale is fast pasted, often funny., and I'm ready to move on to the next bride in the series. All of whom are pregnant by their new husbands.

[Book Lover · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great travel in time

These stories are so well written that take you in time. Ross and Fiona's story is full of action, suspense, love and romance. The perfect mix to keep you reading. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.