Frontier Babies and Brides Series by Faith Johnson

Celebrate the adventure of unexpected love on the Western Frontier with the Mail Order Family series! In the 1860’s, many women left their lives behind to travel West as mail order brides, seeking love and a new life. But a new life often comes with some unforeseen surprises—for both the groom and his bride to be. Weary of the burden of caring for her younger siblings, and eager for a new life, Abby Sanders accepts an offer to travel west as a Mail Order Bride... moreCelebrate the adventure of unexpected love on the Western Frontier with the Mail Order Family series! In the 1860’s, many women left their lives behind to travel West as mail order brides, seeking love and a new life. But a new life often comes with some unforeseen surprises—for both the groom and his bride to be. Weary of the burden of caring for her younger siblings, and eager for a new life, Abby Sanders accepts an offer to travel west as a Mail Order Bride. She dreams of a quiet, peaceful life—away from the noise and chaos of her family, a place where she can follow her own thoughts at her own pace. So when John Clinton, her husband to be, meets her at the station with a small child in tow, she’s ready to back right out of their deal. She didn’t expect this ready-made family, but she finds herself growing to care for them, despite her misgivings. And when it seems that the child might be taken away from them, she’s finds herself fighting to keep him—and her wonderful new life. less

Celebrate the adventure of unexpected love on the Western Frontier with the Mail Order Family series! In the 1860’s, many women left their lives behind to travel West as mail order brides, seeking love and a new life. But a new life often comes with some unforeseen surprises—for both the groom and his bride to be. In debt and desperate to escape the clutches of her landlord, Bonnie Sinclair sneaks out of her home in the middle the night and heads West as a Mail Order Bride... moreCelebrate the adventure of unexpected love on the Western Frontier with the Mail Order Family series! In the 1860’s, many women left their lives behind to travel West as mail order brides, seeking love and a new life. But a new life often comes with some unforeseen surprises—for both the groom and his bride to be. In debt and desperate to escape the clutches of her landlord, Bonnie Sinclair sneaks out of her home in the middle the night and heads West as a Mail Order Bride. She has been assured that Amos Colt is a good man, and he is certainly from a good family. But when Bonnie arrives with an unexpected child, rescued after being abandoned by its mother, Amos is in for two surprises. Because not only was he not expecting a child—he also wasn’t expecting a bride! Amos Colt left his privileged life to start a new one out West, and he has done very well for himself. So when his mother arranges for him to marry Bonnie Sinclair, he’s not at all happy about it. But when he meets this lovely woman, and her unexpected ward, he finds himself drawn to her right away. Even so, can he overcome his suspicions and reluctance, and accept this new family into his life. And will Bonnie even want him to? less

Celebrate the adventure of unexpected love on the Western Frontier with the Mail Order Family series! In the 1860’s, many women left their lives behind to travel West as mail order brides, seeking love and a new life. But a new life often comes with some unforeseen surprises—for both the groom and his bride to be. Widowed with a young child and deeply in debt, Sally Jones has no choice but to seek a new life out West, and Davis Carter seems like the right man to start over with... moreCelebrate the adventure of unexpected love on the Western Frontier with the Mail Order Family series! In the 1860’s, many women left their lives behind to travel West as mail order brides, seeking love and a new life. But a new life often comes with some unforeseen surprises—for both the groom and his bride to be. Widowed with a young child and deeply in debt, Sally Jones has no choice but to seek a new life out West, and Davis Carter seems like the right man to start over with. His letters say he is God-fearing man with a young son, and she tells him that she can provide them with the woman’s touch their home is missing. But what she doesn’t tell them is that she is traveling to their home with her daughter, Katie—and she has no idea if Davis will accept them. Seeking a teacher and mother for his son, Davis is not looking for love, but only for a woman’s touch to help bring some structure back into their lives. His son’s upbringing is important to him, so when Sally meets him with her own daughter—a daughter she neglected to mention in her letters—he is furious. How can she give his son the attention he needs, when she will be busy with her own child? But sometimes, anger is simply an expression of fear—the fear of losing a loved one once again. less

Wealthy and privileged, Emma Winston never thought she would be forced to travel west as a Mail Order Bride, but she never expected to lose both her parents and have her money swept away from her, either. With nothing left for her in Boston, she packs what she can heads west to Star Creek, where she will marry Jim Hagan. But life on the farm is nothing like life back in Boston, Emma struggles with the simplest chores... moreWealthy and privileged, Emma Winston never thought she would be forced to travel west as a Mail Order Bride, but she never expected to lose both her parents and have her money swept away from her, either. With nothing left for her in Boston, she packs what she can heads west to Star Creek, where she will marry Jim Hagan. But life on the farm is nothing like life back in Boston, Emma struggles with the simplest chores. Already wondering if she can survive this life in the wild, Emma’s world only gets harder when she is tasked with the care of a baby! Jim Hagan is wondering if he made the right choice. He asked for a bride to help ease his loneliness and held tend to his home, but Emma seems overwhelmed by the chores and lack of luxuries. And to make matters worse, his sister’s family had died suddenly, leaving him both heartsick and in charge of their infant son. Now he needs help more than ever, but is Emma the woman to offer it? Despite her fears and insecurities, Emma begins to find her way to a happy life on the farm, and when tragedy strikes will Emma and Jim ever get back together? less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Hannah Higgins has spent all of her life working for other people, never enjoying a life, or a love, of her own. And when she is framed and sent to prison for a crime she didn’t commit, what little chance she had for happiness seems impossible now. With the help of a caring woman, she heads West after her release from prison to start a new life as mail order bride, but she carries her dark secret with her... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Hannah Higgins has spent all of her life working for other people, never enjoying a life, or a love, of her own. And when she is framed and sent to prison for a crime she didn’t commit, what little chance she had for happiness seems impossible now. With the help of a caring woman, she heads West after her release from prison to start a new life as mail order bride, but she carries her dark secret with her. Joel Morgan knows he needs a wife, both to care for him and his young daughter, Lucy. So at his sister’s urging, he invites Hannah to be his bride. He is won over by her beauty and kindness, and after she bravely thwarts some would-be bandits, he finds she has a hidden strength that even she does not recognize. He has fallen in love with this quiet and gentle woman, and vows to help break her out of the shroud of sadness that she carries over her. But the past cannot be hidden forever, and secrets often come out at the most inconvenient times. less

Widowed and with a young son, Lisa Butler heads west as mail order bride in hopes of finding home for the both of them. Though her heart is still wrung with sadness at the death of her husband, Lisa knows she has no other choice, and the kind words in John Keene’s letter move her. He lost his wife in childbirth, and has been raising his daughter, Frances alone for seven years... moreWidowed and with a young son, Lisa Butler heads west as mail order bride in hopes of finding home for the both of them. Though her heart is still wrung with sadness at the death of her husband, Lisa knows she has no other choice, and the kind words in John Keene’s letter move her. He lost his wife in childbirth, and has been raising his daughter, Frances alone for seven years. But Frances is struggling with her own fears and unhappiness, and John seeks a woman’s touch to help him, and his daughter, heal from their loss. Lisa and John find an immediate connection, but the same is not true for young Frances. She resents having Lisa around, and her resentment turns to fear when the town Sheriff begins to tell false tales about Lisa. With Frances hating her and the Sheriff moving against her, is it possible for Lisa to find happiness with this new family, a family she has already come to love? less

Widowed, penniless, and now the mother to twins, Rebecca Jameson, is forced to make a terrible decision—give up one child so she can at least keep the other. So with a heavy heart, she allows fate to decide her infant son’s future, and releases him to an orphanage. Now, just months later, she is out of work again. Desperate for stability for herself and her daughter, she agrees to be the mail order bride of Cliff Daniels, a man who is all but a stranger to her... moreWidowed, penniless, and now the mother to twins, Rebecca Jameson, is forced to make a terrible decision—give up one child so she can at least keep the other. So with a heavy heart, she allows fate to decide her infant son’s future, and releases him to an orphanage. Now, just months later, she is out of work again. Desperate for stability for herself and her daughter, she agrees to be the mail order bride of Cliff Daniels, a man who is all but a stranger to her. Cliff Daniels felt his heart was torn out of him when his wife, Maria died, leaving him and their recently adopted baby boy alone. But on her deathbed, Maria insisted he marry again, and she vowed to help him find a new mother for their son. So when Rebecca arrives in response to his ad for bride, he is ready to accept what fate has in store. But pain and secrets have a way of making themselves known, as do the pure hearts of children. And when the truth comes out, all one can do is stand strong in face of it. less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED With nothing left for her at home, Nellie King is ready to make a new life for herself as a mail order bride out west. But when she finds herself suddenly in charge of her cousin’s child, she has no choice but to take the baby with her, and hope her intended, Wesley, will understand. Will he accept her now, with an unexpected baby? Wesley Allen lost his wife and child to a violent death—a death he blames himself for still... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED With nothing left for her at home, Nellie King is ready to make a new life for herself as a mail order bride out west. But when she finds herself suddenly in charge of her cousin’s child, she has no choice but to take the baby with her, and hope her intended, Wesley, will understand. Will he accept her now, with an unexpected baby? Wesley Allen lost his wife and child to a violent death—a death he blames himself for still. So even though he is ready to have some companionship in his life, he’s not sure he’s ready to love again. And he’s certainly not ready for another baby, especially one that reminds him of how much he’s lost. But God sometimes has plans we don’t understand, and Wesley feels the love of his lost wife urging him to happiness. But not everyone wants Wesley and Nellie to be happy. In fact, some very specific people want them both dead … less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED About to head West to begin her new life as a Mail Order Bride, Abigail Jones is shocked to find her long-lost sister dying in the streets. Abandoned by her husband, she had come home seeking help—but too late. Now, as the baby’s only family, Abigail has no choice but to take the child with her to her new husband. She only hopes that he will understand... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED About to head West to begin her new life as a Mail Order Bride, Abigail Jones is shocked to find her long-lost sister dying in the streets. Abandoned by her husband, she had come home seeking help—but too late. Now, as the baby’s only family, Abigail has no choice but to take the child with her to her new husband. She only hopes that he will understand. When Elliot Jackson meets Abigail, he is immediately drawn to her beauty and kindness, and accepts both her and the baby with open arms. But the viscous words of a hateful woman begin to brew doubt in his mind, and Elliot decides to head East, back to Abigail’s home, to find out the truth of her tale. Because sometimes, it takes love to bring the truth to light. less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Charlotte Madison never wanted to get married, yet here she is on a train, headed west to be the bride to a man she has never met. And to make matters worse, she has to greet this strange man with a surprise—an abandoned baby girl left behind in Charlotte’s care. Now she has not only a new marriage to deal with, but also a baby she is not prepared for. Lee Hevelom is a kind man, but he did not expect a baby to accompany his new wife... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Charlotte Madison never wanted to get married, yet here she is on a train, headed west to be the bride to a man she has never met. And to make matters worse, she has to greet this strange man with a surprise—an abandoned baby girl left behind in Charlotte’s care. Now she has not only a new marriage to deal with, but also a baby she is not prepared for. Lee Hevelom is a kind man, but he did not expect a baby to accompany his new wife. Nor did he expect Charlotte to resent him and his advice so much. Is it possible that he has made a mistake, and that Charlotte will not be able to find a way to accept him? But Lee is carrying his own burdens, and his heart is hard to reach—which also makes it hard for him to reach out. Can a stubborn bride and a heart-sick farmer find their way to happiness after all? Perhaps, with a little help from the tiniest new member of the family. less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Headed west to begin her new life as a mail order bride, Elizabeth Jewell finds her plans suddenly changed when her stagecoach breaks down in the mid of a huge storm. Unable to travel further, the small group takes refuge in a nearby farmhouse. And there, amidst the rain and wind, Elizabeth finds her heart turning to Charlie Bradshaw, a rancher and widower, and father to a young son... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Headed west to begin her new life as a mail order bride, Elizabeth Jewell finds her plans suddenly changed when her stagecoach breaks down in the mid of a huge storm. Unable to travel further, the small group takes refuge in a nearby farmhouse. And there, amidst the rain and wind, Elizabeth finds her heart turning to Charlie Bradshaw, a rancher and widower, and father to a young son. But Elizabeth is promised to another, and so she swallows her growing love. But as the rain falls, so does Elizabeth’s willpower. And when her turmoil of emotions leads to her to a near death, she only then begins to realize that Charlie loves her, as well. As desperately as Elizabeth would like to stay on the ranch with Charlie and his son, her honor will not let her break her contract—even as her own heart is breaking. But like the rain, love cannot be denied. And sometimes, God shows us his plans in surprising ways. less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Raised in the orphanage since a small child, eighteen-year-old Ruth Holly is leaving all she’s ever known to wed a strange man out west—and with an unexpected baby, no less. But fate has other plans for Ruth, and she finds herself left behind in the wrong town, with no way to contact her husband-to-be. Exhausted, she accepts an offer to rest at a friendly farmhouse, where she meets Jebadiah Marshall, who begins to fill her heart... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Raised in the orphanage since a small child, eighteen-year-old Ruth Holly is leaving all she’s ever known to wed a strange man out west—and with an unexpected baby, no less. But fate has other plans for Ruth, and she finds herself left behind in the wrong town, with no way to contact her husband-to-be. Exhausted, she accepts an offer to rest at a friendly farmhouse, where she meets Jebadiah Marshall, who begins to fill her heart. Jeb Marshall is kind and handsome, and Ruth is immediately charmed by both him and his loving family. But she is promised to another, and Ruth will not let her temptation sway her honor and break her vow. So when Jeb agrees to take her on the four-day ride Cave Creek, to join with her intended, she realizes it is the right thing to do. But as the journey draws to a close, and Ruth comes closer to saying goodbye to Jeb forever, she finds herself wishing the trip would never end. less