Seasons Mail Order Brides Series by Annie Lane, Juliet James

Seattle orphan Charlotte Bates is horrified when the evil 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 east to marry young farmer Thomas Ackerman in Conrad, Montana... moreSeattle orphan Charlotte Bates is horrified when the evil 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 east 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 boy 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. * 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 Book Two - Hannah's Hope Book Three - Sarah's Choice Book Four - Stella's Fella less

Miss Hannah Prescott appears to have a good life – after all, her parents are the Prescotts. The very wealthy Prescotts who live on a sprawling estate in the richest part of Seattle. But Hannah is suffocating under the constant scrutiny of her overbearing, sour and snobbish mother, Gertrude. With help from Jonah, the estate’s groundskeeper, she finally makes her escape... moreMiss Hannah Prescott appears to have a good life – after all, her parents are the Prescotts. The very wealthy Prescotts who live on a sprawling estate in the richest part of Seattle. But Hannah is suffocating under the constant scrutiny of her overbearing, sour and snobbish mother, Gertrude. With help from Jonah, the estate’s groundskeeper, she finally makes her escape. Early one morning, with her heart filled with hope, she boards a train headed for Conrad, Montana, to wed the handsome horse-keeper, Solomon Lawson ... to whom she has secretly been writing letters for the last six months. * * * Hannah’s mother’s favorite saying is, “The rich and poor don’t mix.” And the truth of that saying will soon be put to the test! With not one maid in sight Hannah must step up to household duties, and Solomon will soon find burnt meals are the order of the day. A story of new love, new family, new beginnings – and the newly-wedded Solomon Lawson, who’s about to chow down on an extra large helping of Humble Pie. 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 One – 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 Book Two - Hannah's Hope Future releases in 2016 Book Three – Sarah's Choice Book For – Stella's Fella less

In a surprising turn of events, Conrad’s Miss Sarah Lawson inherits a beautiful timber box and a ramshackle home down by the town’s well. With nobody to help her repair the home, her frustration as an unmarried woman begins to build. Sarah soon decides — what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, and if her brothers can do it, she can too. So, much to the town’s surprise, she writes away for Conrad’s very first mail order husband... moreIn a surprising turn of events, Conrad’s Miss Sarah Lawson inherits a beautiful timber box and a ramshackle home down by the town’s well. With nobody to help her repair the home, her frustration as an unmarried woman begins to build. Sarah soon decides — what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, and if her brothers can do it, she can too. So, much to the town’s surprise, she writes away for Conrad’s very first mail order husband. 26 year-old Elliot Hathaway is a strong and capable worker at his father’s Hardware Store in Seattle. Yet, he too is frustrated — a childhood accident has left him with facial scars and he is trapped — by his overprotective father, his own shyness and his inertia. Sarah’s decision will lead her down a path, where she will need all her courage, and the strength to deal with disapproval and hard work — but the true meaning of love will light her way. And the beautiful timber box? Well, it’s locked and there’s no key to be found — or is there? For, just like the mystery of love, there are always clues… ~ The Seasons Mail Order Bride series: Series One – 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 Book Two - Hannah's Hope Book Three – Sarah's Choice Future releases in 2016 Book For – Stella's Fella less

Conrad's Miss Stella Lawson is living a charmed life - she's studying theatre in Boston, and being pursued by a most eligible man. A perfect man, maybe. But is a perfect man what her heart wants? Lonesome and confused, she decides she must head home -- to her family; to that beautiful big Montana sky; and, if truth be told, to a certain someone. A someone who just might hold the key to Stella's precious heart.. moreConrad's Miss Stella Lawson is living a charmed life - she's studying theatre in Boston, and being pursued by a most eligible man. A perfect man, maybe. But is a perfect man what her heart wants? Lonesome and confused, she decides she must head home -- to her family; to that beautiful big Montana sky; and, if truth be told, to a certain someone. A someone who just might hold the key to Stella's precious heart... This is a story of unrequited love, and the always present danger of rumor and regret. But also, it's a story of surprise, spontaneity ... and in the end, when it matters, it's a story of joy. Will it be too little too late for Stella and her fella? Sooner or later, it's time to grow up -- and time to tell someone your truth. ~ 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 Book Two - Hannah's Hope Book Three - Sarah's Choice Book Four - Stella's Fella less