Mail Order Brides of Lowell Series by Maryann Burnett

Annie Singer wanted a life that wasn’t cooped up in a dark room with noisy, dusty machinery all day. She wanted someone to love and someone who would love her. She wanted a life. And that wasn’t going to happen in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1866. Annie found an advertisement that would change her life. ‘Nebraska farmer needs wife. Must be honest, hardworking and God-fearing. Must be willing to travel immediately... moreAnnie Singer wanted a life that wasn’t cooped up in a dark room with noisy, dusty machinery all day. She wanted someone to love and someone who would love her. She wanted a life. And that wasn’t going to happen in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1866. Annie found an advertisement that would change her life. ‘Nebraska farmer needs wife. Must be honest, hardworking and God-fearing. Must be willing to travel immediately.’ George Pulaski couldn’t believe his sister had sent for a Mail Order Bride for him. Could she possibly have found the perfect bride for him? Or was this all going to go terribly wrong? An historical mail-order bride short story. Book one in the series. Short 1 - Double Wedding Short 2 - Telegraph Bride Short 3 - Sheriff's Bride Short 4 - Lawyer Bride less

When Elizabeth Stemple lost her husband in the Civil War, she also lost her home and livelihood, forcing her to move to the factory town of Lowell, Massachusetts. After living in her own home and being on her own for all those war years, having to share a single dorm room with five other women had been hard. Elizabeth was desperate to get out of the factory town. Elizabeth hadn’t really thought about what could go wrong with the mail order bride idea... moreWhen Elizabeth Stemple lost her husband in the Civil War, she also lost her home and livelihood, forcing her to move to the factory town of Lowell, Massachusetts. After living in her own home and being on her own for all those war years, having to share a single dorm room with five other women had been hard. Elizabeth was desperate to get out of the factory town. Elizabeth hadn’t really thought about what could go wrong with the mail order bride idea. Even if she had, the man not meeting her because he was in jail would not have been on the list. She’d jumped at the first opportunity to get out of Lowell without weighing the consequences. And look where it had gotten her. Alone in the middle of nowhere with very little cash. An historical mail-order bride short story. Book two in the series. Short 1 - Double Wedding Short 2 - Telegraph Bride Short 3 - Sheriff's Bride Short 4 - Lawyer Bride less

Widow Suzanna Langley corresponds with her dear friend, Elizabeth Holt who reads the letters at a weekly family dinner. Sheriff Caleb Holt listening to what he refers to in his mind as The Tales of the Widow from Back East. These tales of Suzanna and her five year old son, Harry, have become the highlight of his week. When Suzanna is injured at the factory in Lowell and comes to Tribilane for work, Caleb offers her a housekeeper job... moreWidow Suzanna Langley corresponds with her dear friend, Elizabeth Holt who reads the letters at a weekly family dinner. Sheriff Caleb Holt listening to what he refers to in his mind as The Tales of the Widow from Back East. These tales of Suzanna and her five year old son, Harry, have become the highlight of his week. When Suzanna is injured at the factory in Lowell and comes to Tribilane for work, Caleb offers her a housekeeper job. But can he see past his protective streak far enough to see the courageous woman she truly is? Or will he drive her away? An historical mail-order bride short story. Book three in the series. Short 1 - Double Wedding Short 2 - Telegraph Bride Short 3 - Sheriff's Bride Short 4 - Lawyer Bride less

After spending three years studying her uncle’s extensive law library, Caroline Ford had a better knowledge of the law than most men receiving certificates to practice law. However, she had one thing working against her. She was a woman. Justin VanHeusen needed a bride or he ran the risk of losing the property he’d worked so hard for... moreAfter spending three years studying her uncle’s extensive law library, Caroline Ford had a better knowledge of the law than most men receiving certificates to practice law. However, she had one thing working against her. She was a woman. Justin VanHeusen needed a bride or he ran the risk of losing the property he’d worked so hard for. If Caroline helps Justin keep his dream, will he help her with her dream? Can she live with the terms of their marriage of convenience? An historical mail-order bride short story. Book four in the series. Short 1 - Double Wedding Short 2 - Telegraph Bride Short 3 - Sheriff's Bride Short 4 - Lawyer Bride less