Mail Order Brides of Hickory Stick Series by Patricia PacJac Carroll

What can go wrong? The War Between the States has taken everything from her. With few men and an abundance of starving widows, Richmond, Virginia, has lost its appeal for Caroline Lovelace.In answer to a letter for a bride, she boards a train for the wilds of Colorado to Hickory Stick. Apparently, the twig town is named by miners who are digging for gold. No more starving sounds too good to pass up for Caroline. Soon, she will be the bride of Mr. Thomas J. Connors... moreWhat can go wrong? The War Between the States has taken everything from her. With few men and an abundance of starving widows, Richmond, Virginia, has lost its appeal for Caroline Lovelace.In answer to a letter for a bride, she boards a train for the wilds of Colorado to Hickory Stick. Apparently, the twig town is named by miners who are digging for gold. No more starving sounds too good to pass up for Caroline. Soon, she will be the bride of Mr. Thomas J. Connors. Or so she thought until the woman sitting across from her overhears Caroline mention the man's name. Seems Julia Brooks also has letters from the same Thomas J. Connors. And think of their surprise when they meet Sarah Graham from New York City who is also on her way to Hickory Stick to meet the now infamous Thomas J. Connors. Sweet Historical Christian Romance Novella of 31,000 Words less

Julia Brooks tries to console timid Sarah Graham after the infamous Thomas J Connors marries Caroline. To get the fearful woman's mind off her loss, Julia promises to help her find a husband. Sarah picks the sheriff, Zane Walker. Fine with Julia, until she begins to notice the man herself, and discovers he has an eye for her and not Sarah. What do you do when love blooms? But Julia has secrets so dark that she pulls away from the man she loves to protect him. Two Mail Order Brides... moreJulia Brooks tries to console timid Sarah Graham after the infamous Thomas J Connors marries Caroline. To get the fearful woman's mind off her loss, Julia promises to help her find a husband. Sarah picks the sheriff, Zane Walker. Fine with Julia, until she begins to notice the man herself, and discovers he has an eye for her and not Sarah. What do you do when love blooms? But Julia has secrets so dark that she pulls away from the man she loves to protect him. Two Mail Order Brides. One Man. Lots of Trouble. A sweet historical romance novella of 35,000 words. less

Sarah Graham wakes, clutches her nauseous stomach, and wonders why she should be the one left … left alone. She is always the one rejected. Caroline and Julia are happily married to the two men that could have possibly loved her. Now, she has no decent man on her list, and she needs a husband. Jackson Connors had faced the fear that he may have killed his uncle. But now that he might actually find out, he’s worried... moreSarah Graham wakes, clutches her nauseous stomach, and wonders why she should be the one left … left alone. She is always the one rejected. Caroline and Julia are happily married to the two men that could have possibly loved her. Now, she has no decent man on her list, and she needs a husband. Jackson Connors had faced the fear that he may have killed his uncle. But now that he might actually find out, he’s worried. Then just as he decides to discover the truth, he sees her, prickly Sarah, in such a light that she looks radiant. She won’t leave his mind. First, he needs to find out if he has a future. less

Joansy Jones stared at her father. The man was just plain mean. With a sigh, she glanced at the soddy hut they called home and relished the fact that she was leaving, tonight. She was escaping to a new life as a mail order bride to Thomas J. Connors. Burl Macfee stared into the rippling waters of Nugget Creek. Orphaned as a small child, he belonged to no one. He couldn't take another winter in the empty cabin. He was leaving Hickory Stick. Hope you enjoy this 31,000 word novella.

Lilly kept her eyes forward, her chin up, and her heart encased in stone as the 'good' sheriff led her to the train station. She'd been run out of more saloons and towns than she had fingers to count. Didn't matter. She'd find another town. Another saloon. Another chance. She glanced at the shining sun and hoped the next town would be different.

Jacqueline Bedel fled from her home and all she'd ever known. Escape. She couldn't let Sebastian find her. Ever. With a last look at New Orleans, she clutched the letter in her hand and prayed she was running to a better man. Dr. Blake Morgan wrestled with his past, the hold whiskey held over him, and loneliness. He needed a wife. A good woman would save him.