Brides of Cedar Creek Series by Mildred Colvin

It’s 1833 Missouri, but Cora Jackson has no intention of losing herself on a prairie where the nearest neighbor is two miles away. Her city beau, George Merrill, promises to rescue her, and she eagerly watches for him. Then she meets Aaron Stark, a strapping farmer who intrigues her and soon sets her heart pounding. Before long, betrayal, abandonment, and a brush with death shake Cora’s beliefs... moreIt’s 1833 Missouri, but Cora Jackson has no intention of losing herself on a prairie where the nearest neighbor is two miles away. Her city beau, George Merrill, promises to rescue her, and she eagerly watches for him. Then she meets Aaron Stark, a strapping farmer who intrigues her and soon sets her heart pounding. Before long, betrayal, abandonment, and a brush with death shake Cora’s beliefs. Although she’s changed and can never return to the safe deceptions of her childhood, she still clings to them, wanting to believe what is easier than truth. Love for Aaron grows in the midst of Cora’s turmoil, bringing safety and contentment—until George shows up. Aaron Stark falls in love when he first sees Cora emerge from a hollowed sycamore tree after a blizzard, but this girl could never love him. He can’t read nor write, and he ain’t nothin’ but a dirt-poor farmer. Yet, when Cora seems to warm to Aaron, her old beau steps between them with convincing words. How’s a feller supposed to know what to believe when everything points against him? Lies—easier to believe than truth. Note: Cora's Deception is expanded and rewritten from formerly published book, Cora. less

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Christian Romance Brides of Cedar Creek - Book 3 Jilted within a week of her wedding! When Rebekah Newkirk’s fiancé runs away with another woman, her pride is hurt more than her heart. After being told once too often that everything will work out in God’s time as He brings her and the right man together, she decides to take matters into her own hands. If romantic love is real, it isn’t for her. She’ll find a man to marry all right, but love will not be a motivating factor... moreChristian Romance Brides of Cedar Creek - Book 3 Jilted within a week of her wedding! When Rebekah Newkirk’s fiancé runs away with another woman, her pride is hurt more than her heart. After being told once too often that everything will work out in God’s time as He brings her and the right man together, she decides to take matters into her own hands. If romantic love is real, it isn’t for her. She’ll find a man to marry all right, but love will not be a motivating factor. The man she needs only has to be God-fearing, not homely or dirty in his ways, and he must be of even temper. How simple is that? Timothy Donovan, pastor of the church, has practically adopted Rebekah’s family as his own since he started the church three years before. He is skeptical of Rebekah’s plans and concerned, but when she attracts a worthy man, Timothy decides her plan might have merit and begins his own search for a wife. Only problem is, if true love is only an illusion, why does everything become so mixed up? We don’t always see what’s in front of us. less

Deborah Asberry was forced into marriage once before. Now her late husband is barely cold in his grave, and her father is forcing her to marry again - this time to a widower with two small children. More than anything, Deborah wants to know what it's like to be truly loved, but her obedience to her father is ruining her chance. Dane Stark has put his heart on the line for the last time. His wife died in childbirth, and he vows he'll never love like that again... moreDeborah Asberry was forced into marriage once before. Now her late husband is barely cold in his grave, and her father is forcing her to marry again - this time to a widower with two small children. More than anything, Deborah wants to know what it's like to be truly loved, but her obedience to her father is ruining her chance. Dane Stark has put his heart on the line for the last time. His wife died in childbirth, and he vows he'll never love like that again. Then Deborah enters his life, and his resolve begins to fade. But will her secrets keep them apart forever? Or will new love reignite the flame in Dane's hearts? less

Twice forced to marry a stranger. Deborah Asberry’s father picked her first husband. Now she’s widowed, and her father is forcing her to marry again—this time to a widower with two small children who lives in southwest Missouri far from her St. Louis home. If only she could love and know the love of a gentle man, but she’s never disobeyed her father. Dane Stark’s wife died in childbirth two months before... moreTwice forced to marry a stranger. Deborah Asberry’s father picked her first husband. Now she’s widowed, and her father is forcing her to marry again—this time to a widower with two small children who lives in southwest Missouri far from her St. Louis home. If only she could love and know the love of a gentle man, but she’s never disobeyed her father. Dane Stark’s wife died in childbirth two months before. He needs help with his children, but he will never place another woman in that same danger. By marrying a stranger, he believes he can keep his distance. Then he meets Deborah, and he soon longs for a normal marriage with her. But Deborah harbors a secret that could tear apart the fragile thread that holds Dane’s heart to hers. When another woman interferes, Deborah doesn’t know what to believe. Only true love can overcome the odds Dane and Deborah face. Brides of Cedar Creek - Book 4 Christian historical romance Note: Deborah's Secret is rewritten from Deborah, formerly published by Barbour books. Now 53,900 words less