Escape to the West Series by Nerys Leigh

A mail order bride with no intention of marrying, a young postmaster determined to change her mind. It's 1870 and Amy Watts needs help, money, and to get as far away from New York City as possible, and her only hope is to answer an advertisement for a mail order bride. The last thing she needs, however, is a husband... moreA mail order bride with no intention of marrying, a young postmaster determined to change her mind. It's 1870 and Amy Watts needs help, money, and to get as far away from New York City as possible, and her only hope is to answer an advertisement for a mail order bride. The last thing she needs, however, is a husband. When her plan to trick the postmaster of the small Californian town of Green Hill Creek into paying her way across the country goes awry, her guilty conscience compels her to stay and find a way to repay him the cost of the train ticket. The trouble is she's completely unprepared for the effect of Adam Emerson's kindness, charm, wit, and ridiculously blue eyes. As her dream of a new life in San Francisco begins to falter and her past catches up with her, can Amy hold onto the one thing she never thought she'd want, but now can't bear to lose? **No One's Bride is a clean Christian historical romance** less

It may be there are some things even true love can't overcome. Sara Worthing is determined that she'll only marry for love, even if it means becoming a mail order bride and moving all the way across America to find it. After a long correspondence, when she finally meets farmer Daniel Raine, she has no doubt she's made the right choice. Daniel is everything he was in his letters and more. Kind, strong, caring, impossibly handsome, and his deepest desire is for a wife and family to love... moreIt may be there are some things even true love can't overcome. Sara Worthing is determined that she'll only marry for love, even if it means becoming a mail order bride and moving all the way across America to find it. After a long correspondence, when she finally meets farmer Daniel Raine, she has no doubt she's made the right choice. Daniel is everything he was in his letters and more. Kind, strong, caring, impossibly handsome, and his deepest desire is for a wife and family to love. He's everything Sara has been dreaming of. Until the accident. When Daniel suffers a terrible injury that throws all his careful plans into doubt, he sinks into despair, pushing both God and his new wife away. As her dreams fall apart, a man Sara met on the train repeatedly turns up at the farm insisting her husband has failed her and only he can keep her safe. And he seems unable to take no for an answer. A Hope Unseen is the second book in the Christian historical romance series Escape to the West. All the novels cover the same period of time and can be read on their own, but hints as to what is happening in the other books of the series do come into each story. For maximum enjoyment and minimum spoilers, it's best to read the series in order! less

Sometimes, following your heart is the worst thing you can do. Lizzy Cotton dreams of excitement, adventure, and falling madly in love with a cowboy, and she knows she's just right to become a ranch owner's mail order bride. But dreams don't always turn out as planned. Once she reaches the ranch, her new husband seems determined to avoid her and, bored and lonely, she strikes up a friendship with young ranch hand Elijah... moreSometimes, following your heart is the worst thing you can do. Lizzy Cotton dreams of excitement, adventure, and falling madly in love with a cowboy, and she knows she's just right to become a ranch owner's mail order bride. But dreams don't always turn out as planned. Once she reaches the ranch, her new husband seems determined to avoid her and, bored and lonely, she strikes up a friendship with young ranch hand Elijah. As she loses hope for her marriage and her feelings for Elijah grow, Lizzy fears that coming to California has been a big mistake, one from which she can't escape. Five mail order brides, one small Californian town, a lot of romance! The Escape to the West Christian historical romance series tells the stories of five young women in 1870 who travel across the country to find love. Each novel can be read on its own or as part of the series. less

When heart and mind pull in opposite directions, which way do you turn? Louisa Wood's parents have always taught her that appearance is everything, and to behave like a lady because one day she would marry a man who could make her one. But without money or social standing, New York society has proved beyond Louisa's reach. The answer? Go where no one knows who she is... moreWhen heart and mind pull in opposite directions, which way do you turn? Louisa Wood's parents have always taught her that appearance is everything, and to behave like a lady because one day she would marry a man who could make her one. But without money or social standing, New York society has proved beyond Louisa's reach. The answer? Go where no one knows who she is. A young accountant advertising for a mail order bride seems the perfect solution, until Louisa arrives in California to find that Jesse Johnson has been keeping a secret and isn't at all what she's expecting. What he is, however, is charming and handsome, and she agrees to stay for two weeks despite knowing she will likely return home at the end. But as a mystery at the bank where Jesse works draws them closer and her heart wakes to new possibilities, for the first time in her life Louisa finds herself doubting everything she's been raised to believe. Five mail order brides, one small Californian town, a lot of romance! The Escape to the West series tells the stories of five young women in 1870 who travel across the country to find love. These uplifting Christian historical romances will transport you to a time of courageous women longing for a better life and the strong men dedicated to winning their hearts. Each novel can be read on its own or as part of the series. less

Men are nothing but trouble. So why is this one so irresistible?    Josephine Carter is done with men. A runaway father, her mother’s lecherous ‘admirers’, the man she thought she’d marry abandoning her and taking all their money with him... none of them are any good. Trouble is, she’s now alone, penniless, and worst of all, pregnant. Her only solution is to become a mail order bride, travel across the country to California, and convince her new husband that the baby is his... moreMen are nothing but trouble. So why is this one so irresistible?    Josephine Carter is done with men. A runaway father, her mother’s lecherous ‘admirers’, the man she thought she’d marry abandoning her and taking all their money with him... none of them are any good. Trouble is, she’s now alone, penniless, and worst of all, pregnant. Her only solution is to become a mail order bride, travel across the country to California, and convince her new husband that the baby is his. What could be simpler? Plenty, as it turns out, when she discovers love is more important to her than she thought, and giving herself to a man she doesn’t care for proves downright impossible. But in the midst of an uncertain future, Jo might just find the hero she’s not looking for. And the salvation she never knew she needed. Five mail order brides, one small Californian town, a lot of romance! The Escape to the West series tells the stories of five young women in 1870 who travel across the country to find love. These uplifting Christian historical romances will transport you to a time of courageous women longing for a better life and the strong men dedicated to winning their hearts. Each novel can be read on its own or as part of the series. less

Does “second time lucky” apply to mail order brides?Let’s just say that Gabriel’s first attempt at marriage didn’t go well. But his new bride, Grace, she has curves he can’t keep his eyes from, and he’s determined this time will be different. Until he ends up sleeping in the barn.Why are women so difficult to figure out? All he wants is someone to cook, clean, and warm his bed. But Grace wants more. She wants respect and someone to care about her. She wants love... moreDoes “second time lucky” apply to mail order brides?Let’s just say that Gabriel’s first attempt at marriage didn’t go well. But his new bride, Grace, she has curves he can’t keep his eyes from, and he’s determined this time will be different. Until he ends up sleeping in the barn.Why are women so difficult to figure out? All he wants is someone to cook, clean, and warm his bed. But Grace wants more. She wants respect and someone to care about her. She wants love.So now Gabriel has to learn how to court his wife just so he can sleep in his own bed again. As for falling in love, though, he just isn’t the type. But he’s been wrong before.** Although all the books in the Escape to the West series can be read on their own, for maximum enjoyment you may want to read book 5, The Truth About Love, when we learn about Gabriel’s first marriage, before this one!Six mail order brides, one small Californian town, a lot of romance! The Escape to the West series tells the stories of six young women in 1870 who travel across the country to find love. These uplifting Christian historical romances will transport you to a time of courageous women longing for a better life and the strong men dedicated to winning their hearts. Each novel can be read on its own or as part of the series. less

They’re a world apart. Is love enough to keep them together?After being a widower for almost half his life, fifty-one-year-old George Parsons didn’t count on ever falling for a woman again, until Millicent came along. After meeting her in his tiny home town of Green Hill Creek, he’s smitten. So when Millie asks him to visit her in New York, he doesn’t hesitate to make the week-long journey from California to see her again... moreThey’re a world apart. Is love enough to keep them together?After being a widower for almost half his life, fifty-one-year-old George Parsons didn’t count on ever falling for a woman again, until Millicent came along. After meeting her in his tiny home town of Green Hill Creek, he’s smitten. So when Millie asks him to visit her in New York, he doesn’t hesitate to make the week-long journey from California to see her again.But what was easy in Green Hill Creek seems next to impossible in the city, and in the midst of the ostentatious wealth and desperate poverty of 1870 New York, George will have to overcome snobbery, prejudice and danger to win Millie’s heart.Not to mention the greatest obstacle to their romance – Millie’s hostile father.Seven brides, one small Californian town, a lot of romance! The Escape to the West series tells the stories of the residents of Green Hill Creek and their journeys to finding love. These uplifting Christian historical romances will transport you to a time of courageous women longing for a better life and the strong men dedicated to winning their hearts. Each novel can be read on its own or as part of the series. less

How can the right man be so infuriatingly wrong? Daisy and Will have been not courting for a year. At first, that was a good thing. When Will began spending time with her and her young son, only four months had passed since the death of Daisy’s husband, and having her childhood friend around eased her loneliness and pain. But now, a year later, Will is still spending time with her, and they’re still not courting, and it’s beginning to feel like not such a good thing... moreHow can the right man be so infuriatingly wrong? Daisy and Will have been not courting for a year. At first, that was a good thing. When Will began spending time with her and her young son, only four months had passed since the death of Daisy’s husband, and having her childhood friend around eased her loneliness and pain. But now, a year later, Will is still spending time with her, and they’re still not courting, and it’s beginning to feel like not such a good thing. But with his wild past, Will is convinced he shouldn’t be a husband or father, so Daisy decides to take matters into her own hands. If he won’t court her, she’ll court him. Until Will’s past catches up with him, and threatens to tear them apart forever. Eight brides, one small Californian town, a lot of romance! The Escape to the West series tells the stories of the residents of Green Hill Creek and their journeys to finding love. These uplifting Christian historical romances will transport you to a time of courageous women longing for a better life and the strong men dedicated to winning their hearts. Each novel can be read on its own or as part of the series. less

Lord Aaron Wetherington, third son of the Marquess of Ipswich, is a very long way out of his depth.Having traveled to California to make up for the mistakes of his past, he runs, literally, into Jemima Wood. And his whole world changes.Jem doesn’t know Aaron is a nobleman, but she likes him anyway, and he decides to stay for as long as it takes to win her heart. He has two problems, however.First, his father has stopped his allowance, and funds are rapidly running out... moreLord Aaron Wetherington, third son of the Marquess of Ipswich, is a very long way out of his depth.Having traveled to California to make up for the mistakes of his past, he runs, literally, into Jemima Wood. And his whole world changes.Jem doesn’t know Aaron is a nobleman, but she likes him anyway, and he decides to stay for as long as it takes to win her heart. He has two problems, however.First, his father has stopped his allowance, and funds are rapidly running out. And second, there’s a rival for Jem’s affections, one who is, as far as she knows, a far better prospect than Aaron.So he’ll have to find a job and learn how to attract a woman without using his title, and he has no idea how to accomplish either.But for Jem, he’ll do anything. He just wants her to love him for who he is.And for that, he’ll have to risk losing her before he’s even won.Nine brides, one small Californian town, a lot of romance! The Escape to the West series tells the stories of the residents of Green Hill Creek and their journeys to finding love. These uplifting Christian historical romances will transport you to a time of courageous women longing for a better life and the strong men dedicated to winning their hearts. Each novel can be read on its own or as part of the series. less