Brides of Weatherton Series by Leah Atwood

Welcome to Weatherton, Wyoming, where romance is always in the air! Rand McCade made a promise to his dying wife to one day remarry. He couldn’t imagine ever loving someone again, but he’d do anything to give his wife peace in her final moments. Two and a half years later, he begins to fulfill his vow by contacting a mail-order agency in the east. He doesn’t want to remarry, but a promise is a promise. Lettie Morgan needed to leave Baltimore... moreWelcome to Weatherton, Wyoming, where romance is always in the air! Rand McCade made a promise to his dying wife to one day remarry. He couldn’t imagine ever loving someone again, but he’d do anything to give his wife peace in her final moments. Two and a half years later, he begins to fulfill his vow by contacting a mail-order agency in the east. He doesn’t want to remarry, but a promise is a promise. Lettie Morgan needed to leave Baltimore. Widowed and pregnant, she was being pressured to marry a violent man. In order to protect herself and the baby, she seeks out an agency she’d heard of which finds brides for men in the west. How can two hearts, broken and grieving, put their pasts aside and blend their lives into one? A SWEET, FEEL-GOOD NOVELLA WITH ELEMENTS OF FAITH, FRIENDSHIP AND FAMILY. less

Pragmatic Maeve Benetton would never have answered an advertisement for a mail-order bride on her own accord, but without her knowledge and on her behalf, her brother replied to one placed by Patrick Holden from Weatherton, Wyoming. When a letter came from Patrick several weeks later, Maeve decided to pen her own reply, giving in to the romantic notions she’d always kept hidden. After a time of correspondence, she fancied herself in love with Patrick and agreed to marry him... morePragmatic Maeve Benetton would never have answered an advertisement for a mail-order bride on her own accord, but without her knowledge and on her behalf, her brother replied to one placed by Patrick Holden from Weatherton, Wyoming. When a letter came from Patrick several weeks later, Maeve decided to pen her own reply, giving in to the romantic notions she’d always kept hidden. After a time of correspondence, she fancied herself in love with Patrick and agreed to marry him. She packed the few belongings she had, said goodbye to her family, and left her home for romance in the west. When she arrived in Weatherton, Patrick was nowhere to be found. Weeks went by, and with no money to return home, Maeve was stuck in limbo, living with Patrick’s family. When he finally does return, will Maeve be able to adapt to changes? And can she trust herself enough to fall in love or will she fall back to her practical self? In the second Brides of Weatherton novella, best-selling author, Leah Atwood, delivers another sweet, mail-order romance full of faith, love, friendship, and family. Although this is the second book of the series, it can be read as a standalone. less

Patrick Holden was a good-for-nothing scoundrel, taking what he wanted without regards to anyone else. At least he had been, until a few months ago, when fate dealt him the blow he’d been tempting. Candace Tibbet lived alone with her neglectful father, and when Patrick showed her the merest of affections, she gave him attention if only to feel loved for a brief moment. Neither expected a kiss to land them in front of a judge, forced to participate in wedding they didn't want... morePatrick Holden was a good-for-nothing scoundrel, taking what he wanted without regards to anyone else. At least he had been, until a few months ago, when fate dealt him the blow he’d been tempting. Candace Tibbet lived alone with her neglectful father, and when Patrick showed her the merest of affections, she gave him attention if only to feel loved for a brief moment. Neither expected a kiss to land them in front of a judge, forced to participate in wedding they didn't want. Then, only months into their marriage, a fire left Candace physically scarred for life. Patrick was consumed with guilt. Candace feared she’ll never be loved. When given the opportunity to walk away from their marriage with no strings attached, will love become the greatest complication of all? less

Since his wife's death, Joseph Scott was misery personified and only wanted to be left alone. Unable to swallow his grief, he slid further into despair, and eventually lost his job. If not for his young daughter, he would have given up completely. In a desperate attempt to break the fog of grieving, he moved to his childhood home of Weatherton, away from the memories of his late wife. Many years ago, Cicily "Sissy" Evans fancied herself in love with Joseph Scott... moreSince his wife's death, Joseph Scott was misery personified and only wanted to be left alone. Unable to swallow his grief, he slid further into despair, and eventually lost his job. If not for his young daughter, he would have given up completely. In a desperate attempt to break the fog of grieving, he moved to his childhood home of Weatherton, away from the memories of his late wife. Many years ago, Cicily "Sissy" Evans fancied herself in love with Joseph Scott. Her fifteen year old heart had been crushed when he'd moved to Chicago seven years ago, but she'd never forgotten him. When he returned to Weatherton, she was shocked at the difference. Gone were his gentle ways and eyes filled with laughter, replaced with a coldness that saddened her. Determined to see him smile again, she embarked on a mission to renew their friendship. Will she succeed beyond what either of them could have expected? less