A Kansas Mail Order Bride Story Series by Annie Boone

Victoria got shipped off by her mother to Kansas. It was for her own good, but life wasn't turning out how she thought it would. She did agree to go, but she'd had no choice but to agree. When her mother's mind was mad up, there was no changing it. So here was Victoria, a socialite from New York in a Kansas cow town that had no class. No servants meant she had to learn to do things on her own. She had to even do work... moreVictoria got shipped off by her mother to Kansas. It was for her own good, but life wasn't turning out how she thought it would. She did agree to go, but she'd had no choice but to agree. When her mother's mind was mad up, there was no changing it. So here was Victoria, a socialite from New York in a Kansas cow town that had no class. No servants meant she had to learn to do things on her own. She had to even do work. She decided that she'd better fall back on her good nature and learn how to survive in Derby, Kansas. Tate was happy to have her there, even though he was worried she wouldn't make it. He certainly wanted her to be happy, but life in Derby was probably difficult for a socialite from a big city. He also hoped details from his past ventures into the world of courting would stay in the past. Was hope enough or was action required to wipe that slate clean? less

Addison couldn't believe what was happening. The man she'd trusted had betrayed her whole family. Her father. She'd thought he was everything! His arrest for embezzlement left her family basically homeless. Her mother retreated to her own little world and couldn't be reached. She decided to take charge and find a way to survive for herself and her younger brother. The plan she devised landed them in Derby, Kansas... moreAddison couldn't believe what was happening. The man she'd trusted had betrayed her whole family. Her father. She'd thought he was everything! His arrest for embezzlement left her family basically homeless. Her mother retreated to her own little world and couldn't be reached. She decided to take charge and find a way to survive for herself and her younger brother. The plan she devised landed them in Derby, Kansas. Imagine her horror when she found herself married to a stinky, inconsiderate man who didn't seem to be what he'd claimed in his letters. Sheriff Paul Newton had a mission to find a local criminal. He was searching high and low. He found the scoundrel in the most unlikely place. Through all her troubles, Addison wondered if she'd ever find a man she could trust. A man who wouldn't let her down. A man who wouldn't sully her reputation simply by being associated with him. Read how Addison finally takes charge in a way that makes her independent and competent on her own. But will love ever come for her? less

Amanda argues with her parents about becoming a mail order bride. She does it against their wishes. In fact, she keeps her plans secret and leaves them a note when she goes. She feels guilty, but knows that this is the best thing for all of them. Sheriff Brock Vickery doesn't want a bride, but he's going to get one. His father has picked out his new wife and it's a woman and a life he knows he doesn't want. He's resigned to doing it out of loyalty to his father... moreAmanda argues with her parents about becoming a mail order bride. She does it against their wishes. In fact, she keeps her plans secret and leaves them a note when she goes. She feels guilty, but knows that this is the best thing for all of them. Sheriff Brock Vickery doesn't want a bride, but he's going to get one. His father has picked out his new wife and it's a woman and a life he knows he doesn't want. He's resigned to doing it out of loyalty to his father. His friend and deputy thinks he has the perfect plan to help Brock get out of a marriage that won't be right for him. Amanda has no idea that the man she goes to Kansas to marry, didn't place the ad. He didn't correspond with her at all. It was all done by someone trying to do a good deed. She's falling in love with someone who never wanted her. He was planning to send her away all along. How in the world can this work out in anything other than heartbreak for Amanda? And will Brock realize that the woman for him is already right before his eyes? Annie Boone writes sweet, clean, and wholesome Western Romance stories. You'll never find sex, foul language, or graphic violence in her stories. less

Leanna is the youngest daughter in a large family. The last one left at home. Her father expects her to work in the family bakery and she hates the work. It's boring and repetitive. Her father is boring and repetitive, too. He won't listen to her ideas to change things up a bit. She needs a husband to get her out of her situation, but she also wants to fall in love... moreLeanna is the youngest daughter in a large family. The last one left at home. Her father expects her to work in the family bakery and she hates the work. It's boring and repetitive. Her father is boring and repetitive, too. He won't listen to her ideas to change things up a bit. She needs a husband to get her out of her situation, but she also wants to fall in love. This was a desperate dream – that her savior would take her away from the near oppression in her current life and give her a new one full of perfect happiness. She thinks she's found the solution. She agrees to marry a man she's never met. He seems wonderful and she's beside herself with happiness. Until she gets to Kansas and meets Daniel. He's a good guy, but he'd kept important information from her. He had a son and he'd been married before. She's angry, but has no options but to stay and make the best of it or go home. Going back to New York was the worst option, so she kept her anger to herself. She was at the end of her rope when something terrible happened. She realized how much she loved Daniel and his little boy. Was it too late to save her marriage and her family? Sometimes it takes a tragedy to bring a hard-headed woman to her senses. ______ Annie Boone writes sweet and clean western love stories. You'll never find sex, foul language, or violence in her stories. less

Emma Donaldson was the daughter of a wealthy Savannah socialite. Appearances and perceived falls from grace could make or break a girl's chances to marry well. This was a truth that young Emma knew all too well. She'd had a lapse in judgment at the hands of the eligible Harbert Russell. She'd pay mightily for trusting him for the rest of her life. Her father had found her two options to care for children as a governess... moreEmma Donaldson was the daughter of a wealthy Savannah socialite. Appearances and perceived falls from grace could make or break a girl's chances to marry well. This was a truth that young Emma knew all too well. She'd had a lapse in judgment at the hands of the eligible Harbert Russell. She'd pay mightily for trusting him for the rest of her life. Her father had found her two options to care for children as a governess. She should be happy to have a choice between the two, but becoming a governess wasn't going to happen. She'd find a way out of it. A recommendation from a friend was the spark she needed to find a solution. An ad in "The Matrimonial Times" caught her eye and she wrote to Caleb Chapman. They agree to marry and before she knows it, Emma is married to a stranger. He's a very handsome and genial stranger, but still a man she hardly knows. She has to take the initiative to make her life in Kansas work. Things are different. She's got life now that she didn't expect. She's trying to figure out how to bridge the gap with her new husband. Then one night things seemed to get on the right track. The two are cozy and happy when the unexpected happens. Will an intruder change her life or end it? Find out how one terrible event changes the course of two lives and one relationship. _____ Annie Boone writes sweet and clean romance stories. You'll never find sex, profanity, or violence in her books. less

Hayley Caplin is a Boston socialite who enjoys her life, but is drawn to a simpler lifestyle. She enjoys the luxuries she has, but longs for more meaning. She finds herself in a terrible situation with her sister's new husband. She needs understanding from her parents, but they won't believe the truth. Instead, they banish her to life with her aunt in a different city. Sam Wilton is a lawyer who stands by his principles and is well respected in his small Kansas town... moreHayley Caplin is a Boston socialite who enjoys her life, but is drawn to a simpler lifestyle. She enjoys the luxuries she has, but longs for more meaning. She finds herself in a terrible situation with her sister's new husband. She needs understanding from her parents, but they won't believe the truth. Instead, they banish her to life with her aunt in a different city. Sam Wilton is a lawyer who stands by his principles and is well respected in his small Kansas town. When Hayley finds his ad for a wife, she melts. She writes to him and hopes that he will be her way to get out of her cage. All seems to go well for the two and they're making plans to get married. Kayley is thrown for a loop when she learns that Sam's job might get him killed. She was determined that she wouldn't have traveled this far away from home for love to lose it now. _____ All Annie Boone stories are sweet and clean with a happy ending. You won't find foul language, sex, or violence in this or any book by Annie. less

Rachel has been jilted. She's having a really hard time dealing with it. Being heartbroken while dealing with the embarrassment is just about too much. Her sisters try to help, but they don't understand. The worst part is that her intended left her at the altar because she's blind. Then her youngest sister Maggie loses her job. She didn't love the job, but now their income is gone. Times are difficult and a risky plan is born. Rachel will become a mail order bride... moreRachel has been jilted. She's having a really hard time dealing with it. Being heartbroken while dealing with the embarrassment is just about too much. Her sisters try to help, but they don't understand. The worst part is that her intended left her at the altar because she's blind. Then her youngest sister Maggie loses her job. She didn't love the job, but now their income is gone. Times are difficult and a risky plan is born. Rachel will become a mail order bride. Moving from their beloved England to America would be a challenge, but it was a move they felt like they needed to make. Mr. Gary Sinclair sounded like a wonderful and giving man. It turns out that he was indeed a good man. How was he going to handle three women, instead of just one? Find out how three English sisters make the prairie town of Derby, Kansas their home. less

Meredith Pelfrey needs to escape. Her home is comfortable and she has all the material things a girl could ever want. What she doesn't have is supporting parents. The very thing a young woman needs is a mother to guide her and a father to help her learn how to choose a proper husband. Sadly, Meredith is on her own and she's sinking. Her mother was beaten down by her overbearing father long ago. She retreated to survive... moreMeredith Pelfrey needs to escape. Her home is comfortable and she has all the material things a girl could ever want. What she doesn't have is supporting parents. The very thing a young woman needs is a mother to guide her and a father to help her learn how to choose a proper husband. Sadly, Meredith is on her own and she's sinking. Her mother was beaten down by her overbearing father long ago. She retreated to survive. Her father is a pompous blowhard who belittles his daughters every chance he gets. All Meredith wants to do is get out. And so she does. Calvin Becker is a school teacher. He loves his work and he's well respected for the excellent job he does in the community. He realizes that his life is missing something he wants. One day he wants a wife and a family, but those things don't come easily in Oak Brook, Kansas. The single women in town aren't the sort that Calvin wants to marry. So, he gets creative and takes a risk. Meredith finds his ad in the many ads that she went through and decided that he's the one she'll take a chance on. Will these two inexperienced people get past their nervousness and caution to finally start a romance? Will it take a devastating loss to help them bare their true selves to each other? Is love even a possibility for them or do they need to call it quits? ______________ Annie Boone writes sweet, clean, and wholesome romance. Western historical romance is her true writing love. You'll never find sex, foul language, or violence in an Annie Boone story. Christian values will be visible throughout her stories. less

When Catherine finds herself living in a small mountain town with her distant cousin, Pauline, she's sure that her life will start to get better. She’s lost her entire family but still has her faith - and of course, this distant cousin she found when her grandmother died. However, she soon discovers that Pauline is willing to sell Catherine in order to reclaim her place in society... moreWhen Catherine finds herself living in a small mountain town with her distant cousin, Pauline, she's sure that her life will start to get better. She’s lost her entire family but still has her faith - and of course, this distant cousin she found when her grandmother died. However, she soon discovers that Pauline is willing to sell Catherine in order to reclaim her place in society. Fearing a marriage to a digusting man who is much older, and corrupt, she flees to the only man she believes can help her. What she finds is a family in turmoil and a man who carries the scars of a lost love. If she can help him heal, she just might have a chance at the life she dreams of. Like the Kansas rain heals the prairie, will Brody allow Catherine to help him warm his cold heart, allowing a love to grow that will last a lifetime? less

Kate found herself in a mess. Forget the fact that she was grieving, now she had no place to live and no income. Her grandfather had been a savvy businessman, but he'd made some poor decisions in choosing a partner. Now Kate was paying the price since her grandfather wasn't there to protect her. So, after several attempts to change her reality, she took a drastic step. She found a husband through the mail. And Joe seemed like a diamond in the rough... moreKate found herself in a mess. Forget the fact that she was grieving, now she had no place to live and no income. Her grandfather had been a savvy businessman, but he'd made some poor decisions in choosing a partner. Now Kate was paying the price since her grandfather wasn't there to protect her. So, after several attempts to change her reality, she took a drastic step. She found a husband through the mail. And Joe seemed like a diamond in the rough. He was eloquent in his writing and he seemed to be a true gentleman. She couldn't believe how God was taking care of her! When she gets to Prairie Flats, Kansas, she's surprised at how small the little town is. She had pictured a charming and quaint little place with lovely people. She expected to be thrilled with the wide open spaces. This place was a far cry from the conveniences she knew in Boston. Before she could even get used to being in the little town, her hope for a new life with love and happiness faded. Joe wasn't the man he'd led her to believe he was. What could a sheltered young woman from the city do to survive in the wild west? Kate was about to test her patience and her ingenuity as she made decisions that would seal her fate. less

Sarah Ann Turnbull needed to make a big change. As a governess, she was tasked with teaching and caring for three children who depended on her for most everything. She hated her job. Boring and mundane. Her life wasn't what she'd hoped it would be. Brett Mooney was a handsome ladies man. He spent most of his free time at the saloon or entertaining women he met in the saloon. It bothered his best friend, Jonathan, that his friend's life seemed aimless. It bothered Jonathan's wife even more... moreSarah Ann Turnbull needed to make a big change. As a governess, she was tasked with teaching and caring for three children who depended on her for most everything. She hated her job. Boring and mundane. Her life wasn't what she'd hoped it would be. Brett Mooney was a handsome ladies man. He spent most of his free time at the saloon or entertaining women he met in the saloon. It bothered his best friend, Jonathan, that his friend's life seemed aimless. It bothered Jonathan's wife even more. She decided to take matters into her own hands and talked him into corresponding with a woman to become his mail order bride. Brett was immediately put off by her. He wasn't happy with anything she wrote about. She was a God fearing woman and that wasn't exactly what he was used to. In his opinion, she whined and preached. Her letters were lectures. He's calling it quits with Miss Sarah Ann Turnbull before he ever even meets her. Or is he? Will fate bring these two together finally or will some other force be in play? _____ Annie Boone writes sweet and clean western historical romance. No swearing, violence, or sex. Ever. If you love sweet mail order bride stories, you'll enjoy Annie Boone stories. less

Camille isn't sure what to do, but she knows her options are limited. Her young daughter needs a stable life and the only way she can think of to give that to her is to move back to Boston. To her sister and her mother. The people and the place she left to marry her dream man. The man who left her and their daughter for another woman. She was embarrassed to go home, but she had to. She'd need help to raise her daughter and she needed a safe place to figure out what she should do next... moreCamille isn't sure what to do, but she knows her options are limited. Her young daughter needs a stable life and the only way she can think of to give that to her is to move back to Boston. To her sister and her mother. The people and the place she left to marry her dream man. The man who left her and their daughter for another woman. She was embarrassed to go home, but she had to. She'd need help to raise her daughter and she needed a safe place to figure out what she should do next. Little did she know, her sister had a plan of her own to leave Boston behind and start a new life. Josephine was about to become a mail order bride and Camille and Eleanor would have to go with her to Kansas. Noah Easton was a tall, handsome man who hadn't been able to find a suitable wife in Wichita. Part of the reason for that was the secret he carried. A secret that haunted him and made him sad all at the same time. He wanted a woman who would look past his flaw, but wasn't sure that would ever happen. His brother never missed an opportunity to remind him of how he fell short as a man. Would Josephine be the woman for him? Or would God have another plan for his life? Would Matthew stop interfering and decide what would make his own life fulfilling? How will Camille fit in as a mother and a woman still married to a man who didn't want her? less