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His Christmas Bride Under One Condition
She asked for a Christmas miracle and God provided her with one. He doesn’t celebrate Christmas and only wants a marriage of convenience. Can a festive wonder bring them the family they are seeking for?
“Christmas is about family. About giving and finding love. About acknowledging how blessed we are and celebrating our blessings.”
Evelyn’s life is no bed of roses. Her mother suffers from an illness, and Evelyn desperately prays for a sign. Finally, the season of wonders brings her the miracle she wished for; a mail-order bride ad from a doctor. She agrees to marry him only to secure her mother’s survival. How can she insist that this marriage is only a business deal when Christmas in the American frontier is about to change her life forever?
Isaac never celebrates Christmas after the loss of his wife. He is left with a 6-year-old girl, but he is overwhelmed and feels he is doing everything wrong. He only needs a marriage of convenience, but this Christmas, the miracle of love is knocking on his door. The ice around his heart melts from Evelyn’s beauty and her mother’s sweetness. How can he keep their initial agreement when the season of wonders surprises him with a heartwarming family?
Isaac and Evelyn are two different people brought together by God’s guidance. How can they ignore their feelings for each other when they need to fight the turmoil together and secure the gift of love?
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"His Christmas Bride Under One Condition" is a stand-alone Christian Historical Romance book with a guaranteed happily ever after. If you like an overlooked but determined heroine whose prayers guide her in the harsh Old West, and she experiences a heartfelt romance in an era where the Lord's guidance is crucial, then you'll love Olivia Haywood's inspiring book.Buy it now to discover Evelyn’s romantic and inspiring story in the Old West!
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“Christmas is about family. About giving and finding love. About acknowledging how blessed we are and celebrating our blessings.”
Evelyn’s life is no bed of roses. Her mother suffers from an illness, and Evelyn desperately prays for a sign. Finally, the season of wonders brings her the miracle she wished for; a mail-order bride ad from a doctor. She agrees to marry him only to secure her mother’s survival. How can she insist that this marriage is only a business deal when Christmas in the American frontier is about to change her life forever?
Isaac never celebrates Christmas after the loss of his wife. He is left with a 6-year-old girl, but he is overwhelmed and feels he is doing everything wrong. He only needs a marriage of convenience, but this Christmas, the miracle of love is knocking on his door. The ice around his heart melts from Evelyn’s beauty and her mother’s sweetness. How can he keep their initial agreement when the season of wonders surprises him with a heartwarming family?
Isaac and Evelyn are two different people brought together by God’s guidance. How can they ignore their feelings for each other when they need to fight the turmoil together and secure the gift of love?
☆☆☆☆☆
"His Christmas Bride Under One Condition" is a stand-alone Christian Historical Romance book with a guaranteed happily ever after. If you like an overlooked but determined heroine whose prayers guide her in the harsh Old West, and she experiences a heartfelt romance in an era where the Lord's guidance is crucial, then you'll love Olivia Haywood's inspiring book.Buy it now to discover Evelyn’s romantic and inspiring story in the Old West!
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Published November 26, 2022
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November 15, 2025
Extremely Repetitive & Not Well Written
The plot line of the book is decent. However, Ms. Haywood has the annoying habit of TELLING the reader the same thing multiple times, nearly verbatim and definitely ad nauseum. I quit reading after 64 pages. I should have stopped reading at the very beginning with the first time that the author over explained.
A truly good writer illustrates with words. He or she trusts that readers are intelligent and that they are able to understand the first time what the author wishes to convey.
Ms. Haywood also reuses the same phrases and words repeatedly. The characters have limited emotions. They are always angry, guilty, ashamed, about to cry, or avoidant. I cannot imagine why this author is one of Amazon's top sellers. The writing ability displayed in Ms. Haywood's novel is at the high school level.
I know that this is a harsh review; but I simply cannot recommend this or any other of Ms. Haywood's novels.
1 Star
The plot line of the book is decent. However, Ms. Haywood has the annoying habit of TELLING the reader the same thing multiple times, nearly verbatim and definitely ad nauseum. I quit reading after 64 pages. I should have stopped reading at the very beginning with the first time that the author over explained.
A truly good writer illustrates with words. He or she trusts that readers are intelligent and that they are able to understand the first time what the author wishes to convey.
Ms. Haywood also reuses the same phrases and words repeatedly. The characters have limited emotions. They are always angry, guilty, ashamed, about to cry, or avoidant. I cannot imagine why this author is one of Amazon's top sellers. The writing ability displayed in Ms. Haywood's novel is at the high school level.
I know that this is a harsh review; but I simply cannot recommend this or any other of Ms. Haywood's novels.
1 Star
December 1, 2022
very sweet gentle heroine
I loved this Christmas story! It had everything. A cute little girl, just enough angst…. Evelyn was so sweet, faithful, and persistent to all she loves including eventually the good doctor. Her mother was a likable character too. Really enjoyed this story and look forward to reading it again.
PS: this isn’t meant as a criticism but I did notice there were inconsistencies in the spelling of her last name. Sometimes it was “Elmwood” and sometimes “Elwood.” Not a big deal but I thought I’d mention.
I loved this Christmas story! It had everything. A cute little girl, just enough angst…. Evelyn was so sweet, faithful, and persistent to all she loves including eventually the good doctor. Her mother was a likable character too. Really enjoyed this story and look forward to reading it again.
PS: this isn’t meant as a criticism but I did notice there were inconsistencies in the spelling of her last name. Sometimes it was “Elmwood” and sometimes “Elwood.” Not a big deal but I thought I’d mention.
December 8, 2022
Isaac, Harriet and Evelyn
This is a tale of a young woman’s and her desperately I’ll mother. She accepts a job as governess in the home of a widower doctor in Arizona, because their doctor told them the Arizona climate was what she needed to heal. The have several trials and tribulations along the way in the new household. They realize she and the doctor have feeling for each other as her mother recuperates and the neighbor woman attempts to find romance with the doctor. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
This is a tale of a young woman’s and her desperately I’ll mother. She accepts a job as governess in the home of a widower doctor in Arizona, because their doctor told them the Arizona climate was what she needed to heal. The have several trials and tribulations along the way in the new household. They realize she and the doctor have feeling for each other as her mother recuperates and the neighbor woman attempts to find romance with the doctor. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
January 4, 2023
His Christmas Bride Under One Condition
A young woman who only had her sick mother and herself to look after had to quit her job as a seamstress to look after her mother who had consumption and their money was getting low. Seeing an add in a newspaper that a neighbour had given her with some chestnuts wrapped in it, she answers the ad hoping that a new destination will help her mother get better. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
A young woman who only had her sick mother and herself to look after had to quit her job as a seamstress to look after her mother who had consumption and their money was getting low. Seeing an add in a newspaper that a neighbour had given her with some chestnuts wrapped in it, she answers the ad hoping that a new destination will help her mother get better. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
November 29, 2022
The Christmas Bride Under One Condition
This is a very good story about love and family and faith in God when a young woman takes a job as a governess and finds love with the doctor and opposition by another that wants the good doctor A happy ending and enjoyable read
This is a very good story about love and family and faith in God when a young woman takes a job as a governess and finds love with the doctor and opposition by another that wants the good doctor A happy ending and enjoyable read
December 5, 2022
An Entertaining Book
This is a well written book for the most part. It is interesting with a little romance. The interactions between the doctor and Caroline are not really believable. He definitely forgave her too much.
This is a well written book for the most part. It is interesting with a little romance. The interactions between the doctor and Caroline are not really believable. He definitely forgave her too much.
December 8, 2022
Great Story
I really enjoyed reading this story of Evelyn and Isaac. I really enjoyed seeing how she was able to get Isaac to see past his grief and see the true meaning of Christmas, plus he was able to regain his faith in God because of her.
I really enjoyed reading this story of Evelyn and Isaac. I really enjoyed seeing how she was able to get Isaac to see past his grief and see the true meaning of Christmas, plus he was able to regain his faith in God because of her.
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December 9, 2022Except for the poor proofreading I found the story line to be excellent in this lovely Christian/ Christmas story. A real rags to riches sweet tale - in sickness and in health. I would recommend this book to all who would like a real uplifting read.
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December 16, 2022Wonderful
Sometimes you have to yell at a man to get him to see the light and it worked! Evelyn has a strong personality and I enjoyed her. Characters are fantastic! Very entertaining story!
Sometimes you have to yell at a man to get him to see the light and it worked! Evelyn has a strong personality and I enjoyed her. Characters are fantastic! Very entertaining story!
December 18, 2022
headstrong and bluntness
Well all I can say is this story should continue on. Such a wonderful read. I will not give this story away, it’s truly a wonderful and heartfelt story. So pick it up and read this book it’s a page turner.
Well all I can say is this story should continue on. Such a wonderful read. I will not give this story away, it’s truly a wonderful and heartfelt story. So pick it up and read this book it’s a page turner.
January 15, 2023
His Christmas Bride Under one Condition
This story was one which struggled to make it until the whole idea was conveyed. I never like to start a story and not finish it and I did finish
This story was one which struggled to make it until the whole idea was conveyed. I never like to start a story and not finish it and I did finish
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