Seasons Mail Order Bride Series by Annie Lane, Juliet James

Maybe orphan Charlotte Bates should be flattered when Mr Graynger informs her that on her upcoming 18th birthday, she WILL become his wife. But Charlotte simply can’t marry him … she won’t! He is vulgar, putrid and disrespectful – not to mention, over three times her age. With help from her best friend Beth and the kindly Mistress Belle, Charlotte is soon heading west to marry young farmer Thomas Ackerman in Conrad, Montana... moreMaybe orphan Charlotte Bates should be flattered when Mr Graynger informs her that on her upcoming 18th birthday, she WILL become his wife. But Charlotte simply can’t marry him … she won’t! He is vulgar, putrid and disrespectful – not to mention, over three times her age. With help from her best friend Beth and the kindly Mistress Belle, Charlotte is soon heading west to marry young farmer Thomas Ackerman in Conrad, Montana. As her life in Conrad unfolds, Charlotte meets a wonderful mix of townsfolk, including her future husband Thomas, the lovely Louise, the interfering Mabel, and, an adorable 8 year old named Junior. But even in Paradise, life doesn’t always turn out the way we might hope or expect it to. Has Charlotte jumped from the frying pan into the fire? Or might she learn that amidst the mud and the blood and the tears, romance and love can materialize in the most magical, unexpected ways. Seasons Mail Order Bride series: Book One – Charlotte’s Summer Book Two – Falling for Beth Book Three – Alice in Winterland Book Four – Spring Belle less

Red-haired orphan Beth Edwards is both thrilled and flattered to receive a letter -- personally asking her to become Earl Mason's bride. Not only has it been adorably written by his 8-year-old son Junior, but Earl's also from Conrad, Montana and that's where her dearest friend Charlotte has recently married and settled. Beth sets off to Conrad, looking forward to a new life and a new family... moreRed-haired orphan Beth Edwards is both thrilled and flattered to receive a letter -- personally asking her to become Earl Mason's bride. Not only has it been adorably written by his 8-year-old son Junior, but Earl's also from Conrad, Montana and that's where her dearest friend Charlotte has recently married and settled. Beth sets off to Conrad, looking forward to a new life and a new family. But little does she know that Earl knows nothing of his impending marriage, and he had made a promise to his dear late wife, to never marry again! His son Junior, however, wants a new Ma to love and has other plans - and so too, does Earl's lonely heart. Seasons Mail Order Bride series: Book One - Charlotte's Summer - available Book Two - Falling for Beth - available Book Three - Alice in Winterland - available Book Four - Spring Belle - due out in August less

All Alice Hamilton wants is a happy family life. But after her father is murdered, and Alice becomes the object of a manhunt, she must flee, and fast! So flee she does - from Texas to Seattle, and then to Montana - into the strong arms of blacksmith Gabe Calhoun - to become his mail order bride. At least, that's what she hopes ... Unfortunately, Gabe's mother, for reasons of her own, takes an instant dislike to his bride-to-be, Alice... moreAll Alice Hamilton wants is a happy family life. But after her father is murdered, and Alice becomes the object of a manhunt, she must flee, and fast! So flee she does - from Texas to Seattle, and then to Montana - into the strong arms of blacksmith Gabe Calhoun - to become his mail order bride. At least, that's what she hopes ... Unfortunately, Gabe's mother, for reasons of her own, takes an instant dislike to his bride-to-be, Alice. Will Gabe be able to risk his Ma's disapproval and marry his sweetheart? Or might distrust, gossip and accusations intrude, and threaten to tear their family apart? Everyone has a lesson to learn - Gabe must learn to be his own man; his mother must learn to let go of her only child; and most importantly, Alice will learn that while she can run, no one can hide from their fate, not forever.  Seasons Mail Order Bride series:Book One - Charlotte's Summer - availableBook Two - Falling for Beth - availableBook Three - Alice in Winterland - availableBook Four - Spring Belle - due August 2015 less

Miss Belle Saunders feels trapped in a life of servitude as Mistress of Saint Anne's orphanage. Her selfish boss, Mr. Graynger hasn't given her a day off in over a decade. In desperate need of a change of scenery, Belle decides it's time to visit two girls previously under her care – Charlotte and Beth, recently married and settled in Conrad, Montana... moreMiss Belle Saunders feels trapped in a life of servitude as Mistress of Saint Anne's orphanage. Her selfish boss, Mr. Graynger hasn't given her a day off in over a decade. In desperate need of a change of scenery, Belle decides it's time to visit two girls previously under her care – Charlotte and Beth, recently married and settled in Conrad, Montana. On arriving in Conrad, it isn't long before she offers a helping hand and find herself in the middle of another domestic disaster – Doc Lawson's unkempt house and his six feisty children, including his mute five-year-old daughter, Sophie. Meanwhile, overwhelmed widower Doc Lawson is eagerly awaiting news of his mail order bride. And nothing short of a miracle will help him find the perfect carer for his children — and just as importantly, his future bride. In Spring Belle, the final book in the Seasons series, you will find reunions & romance, family & fun, and even puppies & payback. "For the seasons had come full circle" Series 1 – Seasons: Book One – Charlotte’s Summer – available Book Two – Falling for Beth – available Book Three – Alice in Winterland – available Book Four – Spring Belle – available Series 2 – Seasons Sons & Daughters: Book One due for release December 2015 less

"The rich and poor don't mix!" With these words, 18 year old Madeline Conner has two weeks to leave her dear mother and her home in Seattle. After reading a very unusual request for a mail order bride, she travels to Conrad, Montana to meet her cowboy groom, whose letter said, "I love surprises more than just about anything else..." According to Seth Lawson, he has a balanced life - working hard all week & playing hard all weekend. Whiskey and him are slowly becoming best friends... more"The rich and poor don't mix!" With these words, 18 year old Madeline Conner has two weeks to leave her dear mother and her home in Seattle. After reading a very unusual request for a mail order bride, she travels to Conrad, Montana to meet her cowboy groom, whose letter said, "I love surprises more than just about anything else..." According to Seth Lawson, he has a balanced life - working hard all week & playing hard all weekend. Whiskey and him are slowly becoming best friends. But his older brother, Samuel, has had enough of Seth heading down the wrong path - so young Seth is about to get the surprise of his life. ~ A romantic story about finding a place - and a person - to call home. ~ About Seasons Sons & Daughters... It too is set in Conrad, however, 10 years have gone by. Doc Lawson's six children are now just about all grown up, and so too is the garrulous & handsome Earl "Junior" Mason. It's now the youngsters' turn to experience the joy of love and marriage. Matchmaking & mail order brides (and one lucky husband) seem like just the ticket! After all, it worked out just fine for their parents -- what could possibly go wrong? ~ Catch up with the original Seasons brides - Charlotte, Beth, Alice & Belle; their very lucky husbands - Thomas, Earl, Gabe & Simon 'Doc' Lawson; Sheriff Calhoun & his pie-baking wife Louise & the ever-listening & ever-watching, Miss Mabel Clay. Meet new folk too - like Mr. Morton Campbell, a newspaper man with a very theatrical flair. ~ The  Seasons Mail Order Bride  series:*   Series 1 - Seasons *Book One -  Charlotte's Summer Book Two -  Falling for Beth  Book Three -  Alice in Winterland  Book Four -  Spring Belle * Series 2 - Seasons Sons & Daughters Book One -  Madeline's Match Future releases in 2016 Book Two  - Hannah's Hope Book Three  - Sarah's Choice Book Four  - Stella's Fella less