Homespun Series by Katie Crabapple

George has a hard time dealing with his farm and his four children after the death of his wife. When the ladies at his church raise money for a mail order bride for him, he doesn't argue with them. He needs a caretaker for his family. Millie has a short time to find her own way in the world before she is kicked out of the orphanage where she was raised. George's letter about his requirements for a bride fit in all ways but one. Will her lie keep them apart even after they're married?

This is the sequel to Mail Order Millie. Charlotte has gotten too old to stay in the orphanage where she was raised, so when her friend Millie, a mail order bride, offers to let her come stay with her until after her baby is born, she accepts. A Minnesota farmer Millie knows pays for her fare with the understanding he will have a chance to court her after she arrives... moreThis is the sequel to Mail Order Millie. Charlotte has gotten too old to stay in the orphanage where she was raised, so when her friend Millie, a mail order bride, offers to let her come stay with her until after her baby is born, she accepts. A Minnesota farmer Millie knows pays for her fare with the understanding he will have a chance to court her after she arrives. Will Charlotte be able to deal with the hardships of 1880s Minnesota? Or will she turn tail and run back to Boston where things are familiar? less

Patience is a schoolteacher on the Minnesota Prairie in 1893. She loves her job, but when she has to confront the single father of one of her students about his lack of interest in learning, she’s left feeling angry. When the two are stuck together in a freak snowstorm in the schoolhouse with Patience’s students, they each learn there’s a lot more to the other than meets the eye. This is the third book in the Homespun series.

Daniel grew up knowing his parents had met and married when his mother responded to a mail order bride request from his father. In his head, that's the perfect way to meet your future spouse. So, he follows in his father's footsteps. Are things the same in post World War I Minnesota as they were in 1880? Maggie lost her fiancé in the war, and nothing in her hometown feels right anymore. When she runs across an advertisement for a mail order bride, she can’t help but be intrigued.

Alison had spent her entire life thinking the world revolved around her. Her antics finally forced her parents to send her to live with her sister and brother-in-law in Minnesota. At first, she can’t wait to go home to New York, but after she meets Frank, she decides Minnesota may be a good place to live after all. The problem is no one in Minnesota is willing to put up with her bad behavior... moreAlison had spent her entire life thinking the world revolved around her. Her antics finally forced her parents to send her to live with her sister and brother-in-law in Minnesota. At first, she can’t wait to go home to New York, but after she meets Frank, she decides Minnesota may be a good place to live after all. The problem is no one in Minnesota is willing to put up with her bad behavior. Can she make the changes she needs to make to be a good person? Or will she end up out in the cold for the rest of her life? less

When World War II breaks out, Ken knows that for him the only right thing to do is enlist in the Air Corps. When his best friend and wingman is killed during their last flight of the war, Ken does as he’s promised and goes to check on his buddy’s wife and children. Realizing they have no way to support themselves, he proposes a platonic marriage so he can take care of them as he’s promised to do so many times. Can love grow from such a shallow beginning?

Donna's newly-minted degree in computer programming promises her the financial security she's craved since childhood. But when her car breaks down, her dreams are put on hold as she finds herself stranded in the small town of Hudspeth, Minnesota. Given a temporary home by her mechanic's parents, she's soon made a part of their large, welcoming family--including their son Paul, a pastor. The more Donna learns about God and His will, the more she questions everything she thought she wanted... moreDonna's newly-minted degree in computer programming promises her the financial security she's craved since childhood. But when her car breaks down, her dreams are put on hold as she finds herself stranded in the small town of Hudspeth, Minnesota. Given a temporary home by her mechanic's parents, she's soon made a part of their large, welcoming family--including their son Paul, a pastor. The more Donna learns about God and His will, the more she questions everything she thought she wanted. But can she trust Paul ... and a promise of security that's for all eternity? less