God Bless the Children Series by Annie Boone

Alexandra's birthday came and went without so much as a word of acknowledgement. That was when she knew something had to change. She's the oldest of the Edinburgh children. The others are her half siblings. Her step-mother and her father were occupied with more important happenings than being good parents to their brood. As a retired Army general, her father was a distant and uninvolved parent... moreAlexandra's birthday came and went without so much as a word of acknowledgement. That was when she knew something had to change. She's the oldest of the Edinburgh children. The others are her half siblings. Her step-mother and her father were occupied with more important happenings than being good parents to their brood. As a retired Army general, her father was a distant and uninvolved parent. He didn't even flinch when she told him she was moving to Wyoming to marry a man she'd never even met. Pete Gilbert was even more wonderful than she'd even hoped for. She was shy around him, but what could anyone expect since she'd been so secluded in her life in Boston? She was trying to come out of her shell and it was happening little by little. Nicholas, Pete's son, won her heart from the moment she met him and he was helping her gain confidence in her place in this family. But when she met Pete's parents, details of her past came flooding out. Secrets from the war threatened to take away the life she'd come to love along with the man who came with it. Would they be able to overcome this terrible past? Would Pete even want to? Was there a chance that a little boy could be the very one who brought them all together? less

Josie had lost so much. Almost more than she could bear. Little Rose, her niece, brightened her days but the child's presence in her life also marked some of the loss. She knew they needed a fresh start. But what about her father? The shell of a man who almost never spent any time with them because he was always working would be alone if she left him behind. She didn't have the heart for that. Harrison Tanner wasn't the typical Montana ranch owner. He wasn't insensitive or callous... moreJosie had lost so much. Almost more than she could bear. Little Rose, her niece, brightened her days but the child's presence in her life also marked some of the loss. She knew they needed a fresh start. But what about her father? The shell of a man who almost never spent any time with them because he was always working would be alone if she left him behind. She didn't have the heart for that. Harrison Tanner wasn't the typical Montana ranch owner. He wasn't insensitive or callous. In fact, he longed for a wife and a houseful of children. He wanted companionship and he wanted love. He wasn't too macho to admit any of that. He was truly a nice man. He was eager to meet Josie and Rose and accepting of her father, Ross, when it was determined that he and Josie would marry. From the beginning, Josie and Harrison seemed like a perfect match. As individuals, they were happier than they'd ever been. It all seemed too good to be true to Josie. And for Harrison, too. How could everything go so bad so quickly? Harrison was tolerating more than his share of growing pains and Josie felt very guilty. Was there a way to make this blended family work? Or would Josie be forced to take her niece and her father and go back to New York? less

Evelyn James can't pay the rent. Her sewing jobs have been few and far between. She needs to think of something because old Mrs. Dougherty will kick her out if she doesn't come up with the money. She'd like nothing more than to leave Alabama. There's nothing left for her there. Where would she go? How would she get there? Life would be the same anywhere with no money and limited skills. Nathan Thomas misses his wife. She's been gone for a while, but the pain of her death is still with him... moreEvelyn James can't pay the rent. Her sewing jobs have been few and far between. She needs to think of something because old Mrs. Dougherty will kick her out if she doesn't come up with the money. She'd like nothing more than to leave Alabama. There's nothing left for her there. Where would she go? How would she get there? Life would be the same anywhere with no money and limited skills. Nathan Thomas misses his wife. She's been gone for a while, but the pain of her death is still with him. The pain lingers with his daughter, too. Mary needs a mother and a woman's influence. His mother has done the best she can, but she's old and tired. She doesn't want to be the child's mother. Who could blame her for that? Evelyn and Nathan find each other through a mail order bride ad. Simple. It turns out to be powerful. They have a connection. One that promises to grow strong. Except for one little thing. Mary hated Evelyn on sight and things have gotten worse since her arrival. The child takes every opportunity to be a pain and cause trouble. Is all this trouble worth it? Is Nathan Thomas worth the trouble of trying to win over his daughter? Maybe. Find out if love will bloom in this sweet pioneer love story. less

Laura's back is against the wall. She has few options and most of them aren't respectable. She needs to care for her ailing mother and her young son. Jake was a happy man. A man steeped in his faith. Now he just needed to find the right person to be his wife and join his happy life. He looked forward to filling their house with children, love, and laughter. When he finds Laura, all his dreams are about to come true. It all seemed perfect. But it wasn't. Laura had a secret. A big one... moreLaura's back is against the wall. She has few options and most of them aren't respectable. She needs to care for her ailing mother and her young son. Jake was a happy man. A man steeped in his faith. Now he just needed to find the right person to be his wife and join his happy life. He looked forward to filling their house with children, love, and laughter. When he finds Laura, all his dreams are about to come true. It all seemed perfect. But it wasn't. Laura had a secret. A big one. The sort of secret that could change everything. The sort of secret that could ruin everything. How could she tell him? Will she be able to? less

Deception. Lies. Mistrust. Bethany Hathaway believes that becoming a mail order bride will solve her problems and give her a new chance at life. She finds out that the man she's agreed to marry has lied to her. She's angry, but she decides she has no other reasonable options. So she goes to Wyoming to meet him and marry him. What Tyler Carlyle doesn't know is how he's going to tell her the rest of the truth. He's lied to her twice. He doesn't want her to leave him because of his deception... moreDeception. Lies. Mistrust. Bethany Hathaway believes that becoming a mail order bride will solve her problems and give her a new chance at life. She finds out that the man she's agreed to marry has lied to her. She's angry, but she decides she has no other reasonable options. So she goes to Wyoming to meet him and marry him. What Tyler Carlyle doesn't know is how he's going to tell her the rest of the truth. He's lied to her twice. He doesn't want her to leave him because of his deception. She's brought light to his life he thought was long gone. Little does he know, she's got a secret, too. A bigger lie than he could ever imagine. Will these two be able to come back together in spite of the mistrust they've both created? less

Esther Smith had lost everything. Her husband, her farm, her livelihood, and her faith. All were gone in a short few months. With no family and too much pride to accept help, she decides that moving to Montana to marry a man who needs a wife is her only decent option. Things seem off when she arrives, but she's so desperate she simply waits to see if her plan falls into place... moreEsther Smith had lost everything. Her husband, her farm, her livelihood, and her faith. All were gone in a short few months. With no family and too much pride to accept help, she decides that moving to Montana to marry a man who needs a wife is her only decent option. Things seem off when she arrives, but she's so desperate she simply waits to see if her plan falls into place. John Matthews doesn't show much interest in her at all, which doesn't disturb her too badly since she doesn't want to fall in love. What she does want, however, is security. A husband is the way to get what she needs. When the unthinkable happens, Esther has to take matters into her own hands. Her life is at stake and later she finds out that the life of her baby was also on the line. Will the kind woman who offers her respite be the help she's finally willing to accept? less