Busy Brides of the West Series by Faith Johnson

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED The War Between the States is finally over, but Mary Johnson still hears the cries of the men who died in battle—men she couldn’t save. Abandoned by her fiancé, who proved himself a coward, she decides to forge a new life out west, as the mail order bride of another lost soul, a one Dr. Andrews. Perhaps with him, her skills as a nurse can be put back to use. Doctor Elliot Andrews has lost his wife—and himself... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED The War Between the States is finally over, but Mary Johnson still hears the cries of the men who died in battle—men she couldn’t save. Abandoned by her fiancé, who proved himself a coward, she decides to forge a new life out west, as the mail order bride of another lost soul, a one Dr. Andrews. Perhaps with him, her skills as a nurse can be put back to use. Doctor Elliot Andrews has lost his wife—and himself. While he still tends to sick in Valley Peak Montana, he cannot heal from the terrible choice he was forced to make. In desperation, he accepts Mary’s offer of marriage, in hopes that this brave nurse might help bring the light back into his life. But the wounds on a heart are hard to see, and slow to mend. Can love—and time—heal all wounds, or are some lives too deeply scarred to be redeemed? In the late 1800’s, life on the western frontier was hard work and hard won. But some women, driven by desire and dedication, chose to make their own way. With courage and skills, these women headed West to pursue their dreams of happiness and found love along the way. less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Widowed and with her only child recently buried, Margaret Abbot decides to leave the pain behind and see what awaits her on the western frontier. Her friend had found love as a mail order bride, and though she is not ready to love again, Margaret is ready for a new life. Putting her faith in God, she finds herself on the doorstep of a derelict hotel. And there she finds hearts more broken then hers... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Widowed and with her only child recently buried, Margaret Abbot decides to leave the pain behind and see what awaits her on the western frontier. Her friend had found love as a mail order bride, and though she is not ready to love again, Margaret is ready for a new life. Putting her faith in God, she finds herself on the doorstep of a derelict hotel. And there she finds hearts more broken then hers. Jonathan Green has been running the hotel alone since his parents died, but his heart is not in it. So when the lovely Margaret insists she can do better, he dares her to try. And try she does, including spending too much money and welcoming a desperate woman into the hotel. And while Margaret works to improve his hotel, she also creeps into his heart. But it’s not until he’s forced into a showdown does Jonathan realize just how much this woman has changed not only his life, but the life of everyone in town. In the late 1800’s, life on the western frontier was hard work and hard won. But some women, driven by desire and dedication, chose to make their own way. With courage and skills, these women headed West to pursue their dreams of happiness and found love along the way. less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Frustrated with not being taken seriously as a journalist, Emma Fisher answers an ad to work for a paper in a small town out West. Though her friend warns her of the danger of life on the Western Frontier, Emma is ready to take that risk. Her writing sample has impressed the editor and earned her a job—except for one detail. Emma Fisher has applied to the job under a different name, and has been hired as one Edward Fisher... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Frustrated with not being taken seriously as a journalist, Emma Fisher answers an ad to work for a paper in a small town out West. Though her friend warns her of the danger of life on the Western Frontier, Emma is ready to take that risk. Her writing sample has impressed the editor and earned her a job—except for one detail. Emma Fisher has applied to the job under a different name, and has been hired as one Edward Fisher. John Harris is exhausted by running his paper alone, and wishes for more time to spend with his young daughter. Although Elise has handled her mother’s death well, she spends her days alone with her nose in a book. John hopes hiring a man to help him with the paper will free up his own days, but he is furious when the promising new reporter he had hired turns out to be woman—and a rather outspoken woman at that. But Emma won’t be deterred, and she decides to write an article that will get John’s attention. However, her article also attracts some unwanted attention. And as Emma and John feel their attraction for each other grow, Emma is faced with the choice of following her goals as a journalist, or keeping the family she loves safe from harm. In the late 1800’s, life on the western frontier was hard work and hard won. But some women, driven by desire and dedication, chose to make their own way. With courage and skills, these women headed West to pursue their dreams of happiness and found love along the way. less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Tired of her talent being taken advantage of, talented seamstress Nettie Purcell decides to seek her life in the West, and accepts the offer to be a mail order bride. In San Francisco, as the wife to one Charles Winsley, she will be able to open her own shop at last, and pursue her love of sewing. But upon arrival in the city, Nettie finds that Charles has married another, and left her desperate and alone in a strange town... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Tired of her talent being taken advantage of, talented seamstress Nettie Purcell decides to seek her life in the West, and accepts the offer to be a mail order bride. In San Francisco, as the wife to one Charles Winsley, she will be able to open her own shop at last, and pursue her love of sewing. But upon arrival in the city, Nettie finds that Charles has married another, and left her desperate and alone in a strange town. Upon meeting Nettie at his tailor’s, Jeb Howard is immediately drawn to her. And to find that she is friends with his sister makes their meeting seem even more destined. But Jeb made his wealth by playing a role, and he knows that a relationship with Nettie, a simple shop girl, would only damage his social standing. If only she weren’t so lovely … But love has a way of finding its mark, especially when it fits so well. In the late 1800’s, life on the western frontier was hard work and hard won. But some women, driven by desire and dedication, chose to make their own way. With courage and skills, these women headed West to pursue their dreams of happiness and found love along the way. less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED When Sarah Carter’s brother dies, leaving her alone in the world, she believes she’ll never find happiness again. Hoping that a change might bring her some faint joy, Sarah agrees to become the mail order bride of Joseph Riley, who runs an orphanage in Wyoming. Having been a teacher for years, Sarah feels an affinity for children—especially those left orphaned by the same disease that took both her parents, and her brother... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED When Sarah Carter’s brother dies, leaving her alone in the world, she believes she’ll never find happiness again. Hoping that a change might bring her some faint joy, Sarah agrees to become the mail order bride of Joseph Riley, who runs an orphanage in Wyoming. Having been a teacher for years, Sarah feels an affinity for children—especially those left orphaned by the same disease that took both her parents, and her brother. Joseph Riley has been trying to maintain the orphanage with just the help of the elder Mrs. Potts, but it is a losing battle, And as the orphanage suffers, so do his spirits. After seeing so much sickness and pain, his faith has been tested to the breaking point. And now, with the bank ready to seize his building and throw the children out on the street, the lovely Sarah Carter may be his last hope. Sometimes, the most important lessons aren’t the ones taught in the classroom. less

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED When the theater where she has been acting closes, Mary Ellen takes her fate in her own hands and heads west as a mail order bride. She hopes to find love in her new life, but her hopes are dashed when she and her fellow passengers are taken captive by a local Indian tribe. Held hostage and forced to learn the tribe’s way of life, Mary Ellen begins to despair at ever being rescued... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED When the theater where she has been acting closes, Mary Ellen takes her fate in her own hands and heads west as a mail order bride. She hopes to find love in her new life, but her hopes are dashed when she and her fellow passengers are taken captive by a local Indian tribe. Held hostage and forced to learn the tribe’s way of life, Mary Ellen begins to despair at ever being rescued. But as she learns the Indians’ ways, Mary Ellen begins to fall in love with the wide open country—as well as the handsome warrior, Lone Rider. His strength and courage are like none she’s ever seen, and soon she finds herself treasuring their brief visits together. So when rescue comes at last Mary Ellen must decide—which world will she choose? less