Angel Creek Christmas Brides Series by Sylvia McDaniel, Angel Creek Christmas Brides, Lily Graison, Hildie McQueen, Peggy McKenzie, Everly West

A Mail Order Bride, Secrets, Lies and a Christmas Miracle Five Charleston women desperate for marriage minded men and the chance to rebuild their lives, after the Civil War answer an ad in the Grooms Gazette. Charity Kingston has to get out of Charleston or face life working in a brothel. But the past follows her to Angel Creek, Montana, revealing her Irish temper and the brothel owner’s demand for payment of her debt... moreA Mail Order Bride, Secrets, Lies and a Christmas Miracle Five Charleston women desperate for marriage minded men and the chance to rebuild their lives, after the Civil War answer an ad in the Grooms Gazette. Charity Kingston has to get out of Charleston or face life working in a brothel. But the past follows her to Angel Creek, Montana, revealing her Irish temper and the brothel owner’s demand for payment of her debt.  After the war, Lewis Brown is given a chance at a new start in life. Taking a dead man’s identify he begins his new life as a saloon owner in Angel Creek. Imagine his surprise when a mail order bride comes with the saloon. In one twist of fate, his past is exposed, his secrets revealed and his worst nightmare confirmed. Lewis and Charity need a Christmas Miracle. “Charity” is a sweet historical western romance novel of 40,000 words with a guaranteed happily ever after. This book is Free with Kindle Unlimited! Angel Creek Christmas Brides Series:  Book 1: Charity by Sylvia McDaniel  Book 2: Julia by Lily Graison  Book 3: Ruby by Hildie McQueen  Book 4: Sarah by Peggy McKenzie  Book 5: Anna by Everly West Also By Sylvia McDaniel Western Historicals A Hero’s Heart Second Chance Cowboy Ethan American Brides Katie: Bride of Virginia The Burnett Brides Series The Rancher Takes A Bride The Outlaw Takes A Bride The Marshal Takes A Bride The Christmas Bride Boxed Set Lipstick and Lead Series Desperate Deadly Dangerous Daring Determined Deceived Defiant — April 2019 Mail Order Bride Tales A Brother's Betrayal Pearl Ace's Bride Scandalous Suffragettes of the West Abigail Bella Callie – Coming Soon Mistletoe Scandal Southern Historical Romance A Scarlet Bride The Cuvier Women Wronged Betrayed Beguiled Boxed Set Contemporary Romance Return to Cupid, Texas Cupid Stupid Cupid Scores Cupid’s Dance Cupid Help Me! Cupid Cures Cupid’s Heart Cupid Santa  Cupid Second Chance Return to Cupid Box Set Books 1-3 Contemporary Romance My Sister's Boyfriend less

It would take the love of a woman he barely knows to make him forget about his painful past. Julia Hamel always dreamed of a Christmas wedding and hers would be a dream come true if she wasn't marrying a man she'd never met. Traveling across the country as a mail-order bride took a leap of faith, and she's determined to make the best of her new life despite that fact her husband seems to be hiding something... moreIt would take the love of a woman he barely knows to make him forget about his painful past. Julia Hamel always dreamed of a Christmas wedding and hers would be a dream come true if she wasn't marrying a man she'd never met. Traveling across the country as a mail-order bride took a leap of faith, and she's determined to make the best of her new life despite that fact her husband seems to be hiding something. But nothing she does seems to please him and Matthew's distant despite her best intentions. When she meets a mischievous old man and takes his advice on how to make her husband happy, his ideas backfire in the worst possible ways and as Christmas draws closer, Julia begins to think leaving home might have been the worst mistake of her life. Matthew Bailey never wanted a wife--until he saw Julia. He married her without much thought and hoped her presence would be enough to finally distract him from the fact it was the one time of year he wished he could forget. Painful memories keep him distracted and when the girl who mistook his kindness for a wedding proposal stirs up trouble, Matthew has to decide what he really wants. If its Julia, then he has to bare his soul and confront his past but dredging up those old memories is still painful. Can the love of a woman he knows nothing about be enough to make him want to live again? And will Julia stay once she's seen the worst in him? Julia is a 38,000 word 'sweet' novella and is FREE in Kindle Unlimited. Read all 5 of the Angel Creek Christmas Brides books. Book 1: Charity by Sylvia McDaniel Book 2: Julia by Lily Graison Book 3: Ruby by Hildie McQueen Book 4: Sarah by Peggy McKenzie Book 5: Anna by Everly West less

Five friends travel west to find love, what they don’t expect is for the storm of the century to hit Angel Creek at same time. Snowbound with new husbands can pose quite an interesting turn of events. After the Civil War, Charleston, SC is left devoid of eligible men. Ruby Henderson and four of her closest friends decide to travel west as mail order brides to find love. Upon arriving, she instantly regrets the rash decision... moreFive friends travel west to find love, what they don’t expect is for the storm of the century to hit Angel Creek at same time. Snowbound with new husbands can pose quite an interesting turn of events. After the Civil War, Charleston, SC is left devoid of eligible men. Ruby Henderson and four of her closest friends decide to travel west as mail order brides to find love. Upon arriving, she instantly regrets the rash decision. Especially upon meeting her husband to be who looks more like an outlaw, than a doctor. Trevor Collins decides to put his distrust of women aside and marry. His new bride is more beautiful then he could have imagined, which makes him wonder about her true motivation for coming west. Will his wish to be a good family man win when the ugliness of his past rears its ugly head? Even a giving heart has its limits. less

Confederate widow, Sarah Caldwell, has lost everything. Her husband. Her home. Her fortune. And now, she will lose her young daughter if she doesn’t leave Charleston before her contemptible in-laws convince a court to grant them custody. When Sarah’s four best friends decide to answer an advertisement for brides somewhere in Montana Territory, she decides to join them praying the law won’t follow. An injured expatriate of the Union Army, Quinn Cassidy, is now the sheriff of Angel Creek... moreConfederate widow, Sarah Caldwell, has lost everything. Her husband. Her home. Her fortune. And now, she will lose her young daughter if she doesn’t leave Charleston before her contemptible in-laws convince a court to grant them custody. When Sarah’s four best friends decide to answer an advertisement for brides somewhere in Montana Territory, she decides to join them praying the law won’t follow. An injured expatriate of the Union Army, Quinn Cassidy, is now the sheriff of Angel Creek. He likes the tranquility of this little mountain town and vows to protect it. But, when five beauties from Charleston step off the stage coach, he wonders if he can. The dark-haired woman, with the little girl in tow, walked into his life and into his heart. Now, he needs a Christmas miracle to keep his new bride out of his jail. less

Can the Rancher Convince the Southern Belle to be his Montana Wife? With no family in Charleston, Anna Tuttle decides to join her friends and become a mail-order bride. But she wasn’t prepared for the way her indulged life would change. And yet her rugged husband is doing his best to help her adjust to her new life as a ranchers wife. But she wants more. Lonely, Levi Jackson orders a mail order bride, but instead of a strong vibrant ranching woman, he receives a pampered southern belle... moreCan the Rancher Convince the Southern Belle to be his Montana Wife? With no family in Charleston, Anna Tuttle decides to join her friends and become a mail-order bride. But she wasn’t prepared for the way her indulged life would change. And yet her rugged husband is doing his best to help her adjust to her new life as a ranchers wife. But she wants more. Lonely, Levi Jackson orders a mail order bride, but instead of a strong vibrant ranching woman, he receives a pampered southern belle. Will she back out of the marriage before they’ve even had a chance to begin or can Levi help her learn how to love.  Will the Southern Bell let Levi show her the true meaning of family and Christmas? “Anna” is a sweet historical western romance novel of 35,000 words with a guaranteed happily ever after. This book is Free with Kindle Unlimited! Angel Creek Christmas Brides Series:  Book 1: Charity by Sylvia McDaniel  Book 2: Julia by Lily Graison  Book 3: Ruby by Hildie McQueen  Book 4: Sarah by Peggy McKenzie  Book 5: Anna by Everly West less

She’s a woman who dreams of hearth and home... He’s a man with dreams as big as the Montana sky... Together they could make those dreams come true…if she wasn’t promised to another. Caroline Bishop leaves war-ravaged Charleston behind to be a mail-order bride for a man she’s never met... moreShe’s a woman who dreams of hearth and home... He’s a man with dreams as big as the Montana sky... Together they could make those dreams come true…if she wasn’t promised to another. Caroline Bishop leaves war-ravaged Charleston behind to be a mail-order bride for a man she’s never met. Meeting handsome Adam Larsen, a man who makes her pulse race with a single glance, along the way seems like a cruel twist of fate, especially when she learns he lives in the same small town she’s headed to. But fate isn’t through with them yet. When circumstances beyond her control once again leave her afloat, she’s convinced destiny put her in Adam's path so why hasn’t he asked for her hand in marriage? And why does it look as if he never will? Can a little bit of Christmas magic bring them together? Or will she once again spend the holidays alone? less

Such a tiny lie… Desperation drove her… She couldn’t know the risk… Melody stretched the truth a bit—quite a bit—when she wrote to her groom-to-be. After the death of her grandmother, Melody Fraser must quickly leave what has been her home in South Carolina. There are those in the village who think she murdered her Nana Fraser. She’s innocent but there’s talk about arrest and prosecution. To escape, this Southern belle agrees to become a mail-order bride in far away Montana... moreSuch a tiny lie… Desperation drove her… She couldn’t know the risk… Melody stretched the truth a bit—quite a bit—when she wrote to her groom-to-be. After the death of her grandmother, Melody Fraser must quickly leave what has been her home in South Carolina. There are those in the village who think she murdered her Nana Fraser. She’s innocent but there’s talk about arrest and prosecution. To escape, this Southern belle agrees to become a mail-order bride in far away Montana. Surely things will work out, won’t they? Nicholas “Nick” Walker is a doctor from Boston whose wife and children were killed when mortar fire destroyed the home in which they lived. Unaware of precisely what life in western Montana will be like, he buys a medical practice far from the ravages of the Civil War. He wants a competent nurse who can assist him with operations and care for patients as his plans expand for a hospital. He wants a well-organized wife to keep him company and start a family. With his usual efficiency, he combines the two into one job description when he requests a mail-order bride. What will it take to teach Nick that—although she isn’t what he expected—Melody is exactly what he needs? less

Can the hope and joy of Christmas light the way for two hearts devastated by war? Elizabeth Byrd receives an invitation to join her friends in Angel Creek, Montana to become a mail-order bride. At first, the young battlefield nurse is scandalized by the idea of agreeing to marry a man she’s never met, but the war has taken everything from her — her brothers, too many friends to count, and her fiancé. There’s nothing left for her in Charleston but more heartache... moreCan the hope and joy of Christmas light the way for two hearts devastated by war? Elizabeth Byrd receives an invitation to join her friends in Angel Creek, Montana to become a mail-order bride. At first, the young battlefield nurse is scandalized by the idea of agreeing to marry a man she’s never met, but the war has taken everything from her — her brothers, too many friends to count, and her fiancé. There’s nothing left for her in Charleston but more heartache. Captain David Pemberton retreats to his hunting lodge in Montana the moment the war is over. He’s looking forward to being alone with the memories of his wife who passed in the early days of the fighting. But the men of Angel Creek don’t see fit to leave a widowed soldier alone during Christmas. Insisting four years is long enough to grieve, they dare him to join them on a holiday venture to acquire wives for them all — a dare he accepts in a weak moment. He receives the shock of his life at who steps off the train to claim his hand in marriage. less

Emma Bowen and her friends have lost nearly everything to the war and starting over has been almost impossible for the Charleston women. So, when their friend, Caroline, received an encouraging letter from Julia Bailey offering a solution to their problems, they all jumped at the chance to leave the ravages of war behind. Colin Cassidy, former Union Army captain, was reported killed in battle more than a year ago. And after what he has done, he’d rather let everyone go on thinking him dead... moreEmma Bowen and her friends have lost nearly everything to the war and starting over has been almost impossible for the Charleston women. So, when their friend, Caroline, received an encouraging letter from Julia Bailey offering a solution to their problems, they all jumped at the chance to leave the ravages of war behind. Colin Cassidy, former Union Army captain, was reported killed in battle more than a year ago. And after what he has done, he’d rather let everyone go on thinking him dead. He’d rather spend the rest of his worthless life numbing his guilt at the bottom of a whiskey bottle than have his family learn the truth about what he's done. But when his brother, Quinn, shows up on his doorstep, he kidnaps Colin and forces him to spend Christmas in Angel Creek, Montana. Emma desperately needs to find a purpose for her life. Colin doesn't want a life at all. Can a Christmas miracle bring two enemies together through one more Christmas miracle? less

Ginger and spice, who longs for nice? Ginger Legare led a wonderfully happy life until the Civil War. Now, she’s lost everything—her mother, her father, their wealth, and her home, but most importantly, her belief in happiness. When a letter arrives telling her to come to Angel Creek, Montana, she leaves hoping she’ll find a new beginning in the small town. Preacher Flint Carroll has lived a blessed life and never grieved over a passing loved one... moreGinger and spice, who longs for nice? Ginger Legare led a wonderfully happy life until the Civil War. Now, she’s lost everything—her mother, her father, their wealth, and her home, but most importantly, her belief in happiness. When a letter arrives telling her to come to Angel Creek, Montana, she leaves hoping she’ll find a new beginning in the small town. Preacher Flint Carroll has lived a blessed life and never grieved over a passing loved one. As a man meant to comfort and console his congregation, he has an issue understanding what true loss means. Until a sassy-mouthed redhead arrives in town and shows him life is not all roses. Working together during the Christmas season, can he bring joy to her world while his eyes are opened to the realities of life? Or is Ginger’s past too horrific to overcome?  Ginger is a sweet historical romance of 30,000 words, which will take you back to a simpler time and leave you with a warm Christmas feeling.  Angel Creek Christmas Brides (Standalone Christmas StoriesI) Charity Julia Ruby Sarah Anna Caroline Melody Elizabeth Emma Viola Ginger Come Home to Angel Creek for Christmas! less

Major Will Bennett is finally happy with his life. It hasn’t been easy getting to this point, especially after his ill-fated marriage, and subsequent divorce. It was an expensive mistake, but he’s finally learned his lesson—females are trouble and the only mistress he’s interested in now is the United States Army... moreMajor Will Bennett is finally happy with his life. It hasn’t been easy getting to this point, especially after his ill-fated marriage, and subsequent divorce. It was an expensive mistake, but he’s finally learned his lesson—females are trouble and the only mistress he’s interested in now is the United States Army. Just when he’s getting re-acquainted with the perks of bachelorhood, the weekly stagecoach arrives at the fort with three little girls and a letter that declares they now belong to him. What on earth is he to do now? Abigail Whittaker has never wanted to marry. Why would she? And, especially after witnessing her two older sisters’ not-so-happy-ever-after marriages. No, she's made the right decision. But when an officer from the nearby fort arrives in Angel Creek with three little girls in tow, she is thunderstruck—by his total lack of ability to care for these precious little girls. She fears they won’t survive their uncle’s…love if he doesn’t get help. And soon. When Will and Abigail’s ever-growing attraction for one another gets in the way of taking care of Will’s nieces, can they find room for common ground or will their distrust of love cause one, or both, to walk away from an Angel Creek Christmas miracle? less

The best gift Luke Reynolds can give his new bride for Christmas would be telling her the truth...Pearl Jameson works at her family bakery in Charleston. When a fire kills her parents, her grief takes over until she can't function. When a friend suggests she respond to an ad for a mail order bride out west, she leaves everything behind to start anew.Constantly butting heads with his drunken brother Owen, over the effort it takes to run the ranch they own, Luke Reynolds has had it... moreThe best gift Luke Reynolds can give his new bride for Christmas would be telling her the truth...Pearl Jameson works at her family bakery in Charleston. When a fire kills her parents, her grief takes over until she can't function. When a friend suggests she respond to an ad for a mail order bride out west, she leaves everything behind to start anew.Constantly butting heads with his drunken brother Owen, over the effort it takes to run the ranch they own, Luke Reynolds has had it. When a mail order bride arrives in response to Owen’s ad, Luke is astonished to find his brother has ran off and left everything, including his young son. Deciding not to reveal he’s not who placed the ad, Luke marries Pearl.A sweet Christmas story of how love can make even the worst situations perfect. less

Rebecca thought this Christmas was going to be another spent in the cold while looking into tinseled windows and dreaming of a life she’d never know. But fate throws her a lifeline when she jumps on a train headed west... moreRebecca thought this Christmas was going to be another spent in the cold while looking into tinseled windows and dreaming of a life she’d never know. But fate throws her a lifeline when she jumps on a train headed west. When she arrives in Angel Creek, Montana to discover she’s assumed the identity of a mail order bride, she wonders how long it will take her new husband to realize she can’t cook, sew or clean a house properly?Caleb Reilly bows to mounting pressure from his ailing mother and young daughter and sends away for a wife. The closer it gets to Christmas, the more he regrets the decision—until his new bride steps off the stagecoach. She isn’t what he’d been expecting. Nor does she resemble the woman he corresponded with and Caleb soon realizes Rebecca isn’t who she says she is. Can he trust this stranger with his daughter? And can he trust his own judgement when logic tells him one thing but his hearts begs he do another. less

A Mail Order Bride With a SecretMinnie Ravenel needs a husband now and an escape out of Charleston. She answers an ad for a mail order bride in Angel Creek Montana, hoping that when she arrives, the man will accept her and her unborn child. Tripp Maddox isn’t looking for a wife, but when he sees Minnie standing alone on the street crying, something about her situation reminds him of his own losses. A lonely rancher, with Christmas only a month away, he asks her to marry him... moreA Mail Order Bride With a SecretMinnie Ravenel needs a husband now and an escape out of Charleston. She answers an ad for a mail order bride in Angel Creek Montana, hoping that when she arrives, the man will accept her and her unborn child. Tripp Maddox isn’t looking for a wife, but when he sees Minnie standing alone on the street crying, something about her situation reminds him of his own losses. A lonely rancher, with Christmas only a month away, he asks her to marry him. Can two desperate strangers make a life together or will the past tear them apart?A sweet western historical with a touching Christmas story. At the end of 30,000 words a guaranteed happy ending. Return to Angel Creek for Christmas. less

Sometimes, love gets in the way of the best laid plans.After a chance encounter on her family ranch, Glenda Farnsworth is instantly attracted to Joseph Kilpatrick, a handsome Irishman who recently arrived in Angel Creek. In an effort to impress her friends, she gets him to kiss her that very day. Unfortunately, the kiss affects her more than she expected.Joseph Kilpatrick was a city rat in Ireland, stealing and begging for food... moreSometimes, love gets in the way of the best laid plans.After a chance encounter on her family ranch, Glenda Farnsworth is instantly attracted to Joseph Kilpatrick, a handsome Irishman who recently arrived in Angel Creek. In an effort to impress her friends, she gets him to kiss her that very day. Unfortunately, the kiss affects her more than she expected.Joseph Kilpatrick was a city rat in Ireland, stealing and begging for food. Opening a gun shop in America is a dream come true and he is determined not be distracted from his goal to make something of himself. However, when he meets a pretty young woman who kisses him on their first encounter, he is instantly smitten and must reconsider his priorities.With the Christmas social looming and her mother’s attempts at matchmaking, Glenda and her sisters, Beth and Sybil, are in for a whirlwind of a holiday season. less

From a scandal in Savannah to a stagecoach wreck in Montana, it seems bad luck follows mail-order bride Temperance Hayes everywhere she goes. When she’s rescued by Sawyer Reid, he promises to take her to Angel Creek, and to the groom waiting for her, but a freak accident strands them both in the middle of nowhere.In such close quarters, their friendship seems to be on the cusps of something more. As Christmas draws near, Temperance knows exactly where she’d rather be... moreFrom a scandal in Savannah to a stagecoach wreck in Montana, it seems bad luck follows mail-order bride Temperance Hayes everywhere she goes. When she’s rescued by Sawyer Reid, he promises to take her to Angel Creek, and to the groom waiting for her, but a freak accident strands them both in the middle of nowhere.In such close quarters, their friendship seems to be on the cusps of something more. As Christmas draws near, Temperance knows exactly where she’d rather be. And it’s not with the man she promised to marry. With no idea if Sawyer feels the same way, she decides to take a chance on love and the man who might well be her destiny.If you love cabin romance, you’ll love this story of two lonely hearts thrown together by Fate. less

A handsome face with a bad attitude.Sometimes, you just have to look a little harder to find that Christmas miracle.Hannah Patterson has always wanted a family of her own, but the war interrupted everyone’s lives, and after almost a decade of hoping, she decides it's time to give up on Charleston and start over somewhere new. A marriage proposal from a man through a newspaper advertisement promises her a new life and she promises him forever... moreA handsome face with a bad attitude.Sometimes, you just have to look a little harder to find that Christmas miracle.Hannah Patterson has always wanted a family of her own, but the war interrupted everyone’s lives, and after almost a decade of hoping, she decides it's time to give up on Charleston and start over somewhere new. A marriage proposal from a man through a newspaper advertisement promises her a new life and she promises him forever. But when she arrives in the little mountain town of Angel Creek, her groom doesn't show to claim her. A promise made is a promise kept as far as she's concerned, and with no other options available, she decides to go after her elusive groom and hold him to his promises. But when she arrives at his cabin, what she finds is not at all what she is expecting, and now she has a decision to make.Jack Delaney had ridden his last mile as the tough, hard-core scout for the U.S. Army. All he planned to do for the rest of his days was focus on the enjoyment of his new life of leisure in his newly purchased cabin tucked high in the mountains above Angel Creek. His time will be filled with hunting and fishing and sleeping—all the things he's always enjoyed, but never had time to do. No responsibilities. No demands. No strife. Just peace and quiet like the Good Lord intended a man to live. But when an unexpected visitor arrives at his front door on a snowy evening amidst an early winter storm, his world turns upside down and he's no longer sure which end is up.Sometimes, it's hard to know when to let one dream go in favor of another. Sometimes, the best promise kept is the one left broken. And sometimes, the answers to a heart's questions can only be found when wishing on a very special Christmas star. less

Twin Mail Order Brides Running From the Law Cora Weaver and her twin sister Beth are on the run from the law for a crime Beth is innocent of, when they see an ad for mail order brides in Angel Creek, Montana. Determined to save Beth from hanging, they respond to the ad, and arrive in Angel Creek, just ahead of the law.Mack Lawson, lost a bet to his brother James and now he insists that he marry a mail-order bride. Only Mack isn’t certain his wounded heart can accept another cheating woman... moreTwin Mail Order Brides Running From the Law Cora Weaver and her twin sister Beth are on the run from the law for a crime Beth is innocent of, when they see an ad for mail order brides in Angel Creek, Montana. Determined to save Beth from hanging, they respond to the ad, and arrive in Angel Creek, just ahead of the law.Mack Lawson, lost a bet to his brother James and now he insists that he marry a mail-order bride. Only Mack isn’t certain his wounded heart can accept another cheating woman. When he sees how beautiful Cora is, he knows there's no way she'll be happy in a nowhere place like Angel Creek. She'll cause trouble, and he's suffered enough torment from a woman. With a failed marriage behind him, how can he give his heart a second time?With Christmas coming, will there be a double wedding or will the past tear the couples apart and send Beth to hang?Come back to Angel Creek, Montana, where Christmas Spirit abounds and a guaranteed happily ever after. less