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Brides of Bethany Springs #6
An Inconvenient Mail Order Bride
An abandoned mail-order bride.
A gallant cowboy more than ready to help a sweet damsel in distress.
Penelope Fairchild has led a sheltered life in Boston.
As the only child of a powerful judge, Penelope was raised to be independent and outspoken.
When her father passes away unexpectedly, she’s forced to flee all she knows to escape the enemies of her dear Papa.
She travels to Texas as a mail-order bride, determined to become a sensible wife in a marriage of convenience but when her ship docks in Texas, her husband to-be is nowhere to be found. Not a good sign. She receives his telegram, ordering her to come to him.
She is alone. In a strange town. Nearly out of money.
Desperate, Penelope offers a family heirloom in exchange for a wagon ride to her future husband. The driver, Nate McCord, is impossible and infuriating, but he’s her best option.
Will this rough-mannered Texan protect her and deliver her safely in this wild, untamed land?
The youngest son of a wealthy Texas cattle baron, Nate’s both a rebel and a charmer. He’s the one man she never imagined.
And the one man who will do anything to keep her safe…
Penelope Fairchild has led a sheltered life in Boston.
As the only child of a powerful judge, Penelope was raised to be independent and outspoken.
When her father passes away unexpectedly, she’s forced to flee all she knows to escape the enemies of her dear Papa.
She travels to Texas as a mail-order bride, determined to become a sensible wife in a marriage of convenience but when her ship docks in Texas, her husband to-be is nowhere to be found. Not a good sign. She receives his telegram, ordering her to come to him.
She is alone. In a strange town. Nearly out of money.
Desperate, Penelope offers a family heirloom in exchange for a wagon ride to her future husband. The driver, Nate McCord, is impossible and infuriating, but he’s her best option.
Will this rough-mannered Texan protect her and deliver her safely in this wild, untamed land?
The youngest son of a wealthy Texas cattle baron, Nate’s both a rebel and a charmer. He’s the one man she never imagined.
And the one man who will do anything to keep her safe…
202 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 8, 2022
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May 17, 2025
A sweet and humorous mail-order bride story
Nate is the third of 3 brothers due to inherit from a relative's estate if he gets married, but Nate is not one to be pushed into marriage. When he meets Penelope Fairchild at his Aunt Amelia's hotel, she mistakes him for a common labourer. She is expecting her future husband, the honourable Judge Underwood , to meet her there, but when he fails to arrive, she needs some help. Enter Nate and the abandoned dog Cinch that he has recently adopted. She makes Nate sign a contract to take her to meet the stranger she has been promised to. On their journey, she will be forced to face some fears and learn to do things she never thought she was capable of. Nate learns that maybe he wants to get married after all, but what will the judge think? Read the book to find out.
Nate is the third of 3 brothers due to inherit from a relative's estate if he gets married, but Nate is not one to be pushed into marriage. When he meets Penelope Fairchild at his Aunt Amelia's hotel, she mistakes him for a common labourer. She is expecting her future husband, the honourable Judge Underwood , to meet her there, but when he fails to arrive, she needs some help. Enter Nate and the abandoned dog Cinch that he has recently adopted. She makes Nate sign a contract to take her to meet the stranger she has been promised to. On their journey, she will be forced to face some fears and learn to do things she never thought she was capable of. Nate learns that maybe he wants to get married after all, but what will the judge think? Read the book to find out.
September 23, 2022
What a great story!
Left nearly penniless by her late father, Penelope agrees to marry a stranger selected by her father's partners. A lengthy ocean voyage brings an adorable older couple into her life and she into theirs. She finds a special place in their hearts and becomes the daughter they never had. As more is learned about her prospective groom things begin to concern those around Penelope. Is she falling into a trap or will her groom be the man of her dreams?
Left nearly penniless by her late father, Penelope agrees to marry a stranger selected by her father's partners. A lengthy ocean voyage brings an adorable older couple into her life and she into theirs. She finds a special place in their hearts and becomes the daughter they never had. As more is learned about her prospective groom things begin to concern those around Penelope. Is she falling into a trap or will her groom be the man of her dreams?
October 4, 2022
An Enjoyable Tale
Ever since I read my first Charlotte Dearing book, I've enjoyed her work. This book was quite enjoyable with MCs I found loveable and interesting. The story was clean and had a light inspirational touch that I found well-done. If you enjoy sweet, clean love stories set in the old west, I recommend this book to you.
Ever since I read my first Charlotte Dearing book, I've enjoyed her work. This book was quite enjoyable with MCs I found loveable and interesting. The story was clean and had a light inspirational touch that I found well-done. If you enjoy sweet, clean love stories set in the old west, I recommend this book to you.
February 20, 2023
Penelope and Nate
Penelope travels to Texas as a mail order bride having paid her own way. Her intended doesn't meet her leaving her to arrange her own way. Nate steps to provide transport and along the way becomes attracted. So many interesting characters made the story entertaining.
Penelope travels to Texas as a mail order bride having paid her own way. Her intended doesn't meet her leaving her to arrange her own way. Nate steps to provide transport and along the way becomes attracted. So many interesting characters made the story entertaining.
May 17, 2023
Wonderful
The entire series was wonderful. Will Marie have her story told? All the guys have married. She needs a second chance at happy ever after. Will Amelia give in to Wade or someone new? Don't leave us hanging. Thanks for great storytelling.
The entire series was wonderful. Will Marie have her story told? All the guys have married. She needs a second chance at happy ever after. Will Amelia give in to Wade or someone new? Don't leave us hanging. Thanks for great storytelling.
September 19, 2023
enjoyed this book. A sheltered young lady lost her father nd she had to leave her home for an arranged marriage. She faces a few problems . Can she find happiness? This story was easy reading and I couldn't stop till I found out an ending.
September 24, 2023
Enjoyable read
This book is a refreshing breath of air. All the problems that cropped up for Penelope was an adventure in itself. One thing after other was a constantly happening to change her course in life. In the end all things came together for a sweet happy ending.
This book is a refreshing breath of air. All the problems that cropped up for Penelope was an adventure in itself. One thing after other was a constantly happening to change her course in life. In the end all things came together for a sweet happy ending.
September 25, 2023
Pleasant read. Mailirder bride comes west to find out her intended is not a good man. Is rescued by a very nice man and he helps her settle. If course he knows her intended and decides to help her avoid him as he is well acquainted with the man. If course they end up together.
September 8, 2024
An Enjoyable Tale
This story captured and held my interest throughout! I love all of the main characters! The colonel and his wife are enchanting and Nick and his passenger relatable.
This story captured and held my interest throughout! I love all of the main characters! The colonel and his wife are enchanting and Nick and his passenger relatable.
March 20, 2025
loved this series.
I so enjoyed the Bethany Springs series. They are well written with interesting curves. There is no violence as often seen in “old west”, the curves being more emotional than physical.
I so enjoyed the Bethany Springs series. They are well written with interesting curves. There is no violence as often seen in “old west”, the curves being more emotional than physical.
February 18, 2026
Sweet story
This is such a sweet story. I smiled through the whole thing. Nate being smitten was fun. Penelope is a really good character. The Jenkins are precious and Cinch was a fun little element to the story.
Just the sweet western historic romance I wanted.
This is such a sweet story. I smiled through the whole thing. Nate being smitten was fun. Penelope is a really good character. The Jenkins are precious and Cinch was a fun little element to the story.
Just the sweet western historic romance I wanted.
September 20, 2023
Delightful!
Loved this story of a Boston raised lady learning how to navigate the western world and falls in love with a cowboy.
Loved this story of a Boston raised lady learning how to navigate the western world and falls in love with a cowboy.
September 27, 2023
Anna
I loved, loved this book. I didn't want to put it down. This author is very talented. Look forward to reading her other books.
I loved, loved this book. I didn't want to put it down. This author is very talented. Look forward to reading her other books.
October 2, 2023
An enjoyable story that ends much differently than it begins. The mail order bride business is iffy, at best.
November 9, 2023
Great story, enjoyed reading this, held my interest
December 2, 2024
Loved it
I could just picture all the characters and felt like I knew them all. That's how well written this story was. And the story, well when you know you know.
I could just picture all the characters and felt like I knew them all. That's how well written this story was. And the story, well when you know you know.
September 15, 2023
Inconveniently Awesome
I really enjoyed this story. The characters were realistic and adorable and it was just fun to read. I’m happy to recommend it to my friends and family.
I really enjoyed this story. The characters were realistic and adorable and it was just fun to read. I’m happy to recommend it to my friends and family.
November 14, 2022
Well, one brother never thinking he would get married especially using a mail order bride as his brother got bowled over when circumstances through him into the thick of helping out a mail order bride who was claimed by another who he knew as an unpleasant judge! What a fun adventure to get to the reality that he loved this woman!
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