The Proxy Brides Series by Cat Cahill

She’s not the woman he advertised for. He’s not the man she expected. Can their marriage survive a danger that won’t stay in the past? When Maggie Richmond loses her only means of survival, she agrees to the unthinkable—marriage by proxy to a man she’s never met. Her new husband, a young and handsome rancher, sounds ideal, and she’s always yearned for adventure. She’s not quite what he’s advertised for, but she’s determined to be a good wife... moreShe’s not the woman he advertised for. He’s not the man she expected. Can their marriage survive a danger that won’t stay in the past? When Maggie Richmond loses her only means of survival, she agrees to the unthinkable—marriage by proxy to a man she’s never met. Her new husband, a young and handsome rancher, sounds ideal, and she’s always yearned for adventure. She’s not quite what he’s advertised for, but she’s determined to be a good wife. Even when a gang of outlaws holds up her train, Maggie is optimistic that her new life in the Colorado Territory will be everything she’s imagined. Isaac Trenton has always wanted a ranch of his own, and now that he finally has land—and a new wife on the way—he’s certain he can leave his past behind him. He’s spent years doing things he’d much rather forget, all to ensure his younger brother didn’t wind up in a noose. However, he’s done with that now, and his new wife will never know about his former life. But when Maggie and Isaac meet for the first time, it doesn’t take long for her to realize that the handsome man she’s already married to is the same one who robbed her train. And it takes even less time for Isaac to see that rather than the sweet, docile woman he’d requested, he’s got a beautiful fireball on his hands. Yet even as their tempers fly, there’s something that pulls them together. When Isaac’s brother returns with veiled threats, Isaac faces a terrible choice: the only way he can protect Maggie is to return to his old life. When he disappears, Maggie must decide whether her new husband is worth saving. Like all of Cat’s books, A Bride for Isaac is a sweet and clean romance that will warm your heart and fill you with hope. Set in the same mountain valley as Cat’s Gilbert Girls series, you’ll find some of your favorite characters from that series in A Bride for Isaac . This book is part of the multi-author Proxy Bride series. Each book in the series is a standalone romance and can be read in no particular order. less

She saved him from his grief. But when danger arrives, can he face his fears to save her?Ivy Grant needs to leave Illinois as quickly as possible with her late sister’s children. With no other options, she answers an advertisement requesting a proxy bride. Surely the children’s cruel uncle—the one who wants to marry Ivy so they may raise the children together—will never find them in the wilds of Colorado... moreShe saved him from his grief. But when danger arrives, can he face his fears to save her?Ivy Grant needs to leave Illinois as quickly as possible with her late sister’s children. With no other options, she answers an advertisement requesting a proxy bride. Surely the children’s cruel uncle—the one who wants to marry Ivy so they may raise the children together—will never find them in the wilds of Colorado. But when they arrive in the town of Crest Stone to stares and whispers, she fears she made the wrong choice.Homesteader Andrew Chisholm lost his wife over a year ago. He’s blamed himself—as has everyone else in town—for her accident. Overcome with loneliness, he advertises for a proxy bride, a woman to marry him sight unseen, before the gossip from the townsfolk can drive her away. When Ivy replies, he accepts, thinking he might also be a help to her and the children she’s caring for. But when she arrives, he’s consumed with guilt. How can a man still grieving learn to love another? He’ll keep Ivy at a distance, not only to protect his heart, but also to protect her.But Ivy and the children soon collapse the walls Andrew has built. As Ivy gets to know the man she’s married, she finds a fierce protector and a kind man. Their love for each other grows, but so does the danger that’s followed Ivy. Andrew must face down the memories that haunt him if he wants to keep his new family safe. If he can’t act, he’ll lose those who have made his life worth living again.Like all of Cat’s books, A Bride for Andrew is a sweet and clean romance that will warm your heart and fill you with hope. This book is part of the multi-author Proxy Brides series. Each book in the series is a standalone romance and can be read in no particular order. You might recognize characters who appeared in Cat's earlier book in this series, A Bride for Isaac, and in her Gilbert Girls series. less

An unusual banker. A reformed pickpocket. A proxy marriage like no other...When Weston Gardiner inherited his brother's riches, opening a bank in the new, booming town of Crest Stone, Colorado seemed the perfect opportunity to grow that money into a fortune. However, it turns out that not a lot of folks trust a rough, former miner with their money. Weston doesn't necessarily want a wife, but he knows that having a family will lend him the respectability he needs to make his bank successful... moreAn unusual banker. A reformed pickpocket. A proxy marriage like no other...When Weston Gardiner inherited his brother's riches, opening a bank in the new, booming town of Crest Stone, Colorado seemed the perfect opportunity to grow that money into a fortune. However, it turns out that not a lot of folks trust a rough, former miner with their money. Weston doesn't necessarily want a wife, but he knows that having a family will lend him the respectability he needs to make his bank successful. But women are in short supply in Crest Stone, and despite the position he's carved out for himself, his demeanor has scared away the few unmarried ladies in town. His only option is to advertise for a proxy bride, a respectable woman to marry him before she might change her mind.Trudie Martin answers Weston's advertisement despite the fact she's nothing at all like the woman he's requested. She isn't from a good family—or any family at all. She knows nothing about polite society or how to impress folks with money. And she certainly isn't respectable, not when she's spent half her life picking pockets just to survive. But after her last run-in with the law, she knows something must change. She wants a better, more honest life. And what better opportunity than to marry a banker in a place far away? All she'll need to do is pretend to be a high society lady.But Trudie finds that keeping up the pretense of being someone she's not isn't easy, especially when she starts to develop real feelings for her new husband. Weston finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Trudie, although he suspects she isn't quite who she says she is. When they're each faced with a life-changing opportunity that would assuredly end their marriage, they have to decide which is more important—love or money.Like all of Cat's books, A Bride for Weston is a sweet and clean romance. Each book in the multi-author Proxy Brides series is a standalone story, and the series can be read in any order. less