Eagle Creek Brides Series by Karla Gracey

Aidan O'Shaunessy has been working hard; down the mines by day and trying to get his land in order by night. But finally he has the money he needs to buy the dairy herd he needs to salvage his family's heritage. But he is lonely and craves the love of a good woman. Meredith Lisle was born into privilege, but her comfortable life has been ripped from her grasp by the tragic deaths of her beloved parents... moreAidan O'Shaunessy has been working hard; down the mines by day and trying to get his land in order by night. But finally he has the money he needs to buy the dairy herd he needs to salvage his family's heritage. But he is lonely and craves the love of a good woman. Meredith Lisle was born into privilege, but her comfortable life has been ripped from her grasp by the tragic deaths of her beloved parents. Courageous to the last, she takes her future into her own hands, but can she banish the ghosts from Aidan's past? Eagle Creek Brides book reading order Book 0: A Bride for the Miner Book 1: Elise's Journey Book 2: The Heartbroken Sheriff Rescues the Captured Bride less

Elise Mitchell is no stranger to travelling huge distances to follow her heart, but this time she is making the move to take back control. Tragically widowed and with a young son to look out for, she finds herself beholden to her husband's family and their grip is chafing... moreElise Mitchell is no stranger to travelling huge distances to follow her heart, but this time she is making the move to take back control. Tragically widowed and with a young son to look out for, she finds herself beholden to her husband's family and their grip is chafing. Having come from Scotland, she knows the mountains and the fresh air will be a tonic for her and her son, Bailey, but will the wilds of Montana be far enough away for her to be free of the Mitchell's clutches? Tom Greening loves his land, loves his cattle, and loves the single life. But, when his housekeeper decides to take matters into her own hands to find him a bride he finds himself intrigued, and even begins to think he might just be the marrying kind after all. But Tom has a secret, and it has haunted him for too long. Will it ruin everything and take from him the family he never knew he wanted? less

Clara Wilton is bored. Trapped in the life of a Boston Socialite, she longs for adventure, purpose and true love. To enliven her dull life, she accepts a wager - little knowing that it will change her life in every way. Sheriff Nathaniel Hale has finally found the home he always longed for, and a job he adores. But, just as he starts to feel that he can truly make a life for himself, a figure from his past emerges, threatening to put everything he has come to hold dear at risk... moreClara Wilton is bored. Trapped in the life of a Boston Socialite, she longs for adventure, purpose and true love. To enliven her dull life, she accepts a wager - little knowing that it will change her life in every way. Sheriff Nathaniel Hale has finally found the home he always longed for, and a job he adores. But, just as he starts to feel that he can truly make a life for himself, a figure from his past emerges, threatening to put everything he has come to hold dear at risk. Eagle Creek Brides book reading order Book 0: Mail Order Bride - A Bride for the Miner Book 1: Elise's Journey Book 2: The Heartbroken Sheriff Rescues the Captured Bride less

After Jonas lost his wife, he swore he would never marry again, but unless he does, he fears his in-laws will never let him have custody of his son, Teddy, again. The only course of action is to find a new bride… so he advertises for one, making it clear that although he can offer her a good home and a stable life, he will never be able to love her. That suits Geraldine just fine... moreAfter Jonas lost his wife, he swore he would never marry again, but unless he does, he fears his in-laws will never let him have custody of his son, Teddy, again. The only course of action is to find a new bride… so he advertises for one, making it clear that although he can offer her a good home and a stable life, he will never be able to love her. That suits Geraldine just fine. She’s also recently widowed, and her husband’s family is refusing to honor her rights to his fortune – if she remarries, she’s certain they won’t be able to deny her new husband’s claim. Neither Jonas nor Geraldine is planning to fall in love… This is an arrangement to make both their lives easier, nothing more. But their connection is undeniable – even if neither of them is willing to admit it to the other. As soon as the papers are signed, their focus is on getting Teddy back and securing Geraldine’s inheritance… But of course, nothing is that simple. Soon there are much higher stakes, and their energies must not just be focused on integrating Teddy into their new family… but on finding him and bringing him safely back to Eagle Creek. Perhaps if Geraldine and Jonas hadn’t fallen in love for real, nothing beyond Teddy and Geraldine’s inheritance would matter… But solving the issues they started out with will never be enough now that their feelings for one another are true. Will they ever be brave enough to be honest with each other, or is their relationship doomed to live on the surface forever? Step into the thrilling drama of Eagle Creek life , and fall in love with a romance that may never truly be spoken… unless both parties can finally admit the truth of their feelings. less

Jane has always been shy and quiet, but she’s gaining confidence in her abilities as a dressmaker, and she’s ready to take on new challenges. She’d love nothing more than to have a husband and children to complete the picture, so when she’s dared to place an ad in the paper, she does it… much to everyone’s surprise. Bookkeeper Mark doesn’t really want a wife. He’s been burnt before, but he thinks he should have a family, so when he sees Jane’s ad, he begins writing... moreJane has always been shy and quiet, but she’s gaining confidence in her abilities as a dressmaker, and she’s ready to take on new challenges. She’d love nothing more than to have a husband and children to complete the picture, so when she’s dared to place an ad in the paper, she does it… much to everyone’s surprise. Bookkeeper Mark doesn’t really want a wife. He’s been burnt before, but he thinks he should have a family, so when he sees Jane’s ad, he begins writing. But he’s shy too, and when she comes to New York to purchase dressmaking fabric, he sends his twin brother, Peter, to meet her in his stead. As soon as Peter and Jane meet, the stars collide and their whole story changes. They fall for each other immediately… The only problem is, Jane believes that Peter is Mark, and when their relationship is confined to letters again, she can’t understand why he seems so different on paper. She doesn’t love the Mark who writes to her… She loves the Mark who talks to her. Peter is stuck… He can’t betray his brother, but can he really betray his heart when it’s so clearly telling him that Jane is his love? The deception can’t go on forever, but how can Peter tell Jane who he really is? Doing so could lose him both of them… Eagle Creek is never without a new tale of love and heartache, and this one will have you gripped immediately. Lose yourself in a story thick with deception and longing , and hold your breath as you wait to see if love truly can find its way to the surface. less

You can run from your past... Or you can run toward your fate... Only time will tell what it has in store for you…Bartholomew King has a dilemma.He’s been keeping himself to himself expertly, working as a maitre d’ and keeping his past quiet, never really planning to stay in Eagle Creek… But when he meets Peter and makes a real friend and sees how happy he is in the town, Bart begins to wonder if moving on is really what he wants... moreYou can run from your past... Or you can run toward your fate... Only time will tell what it has in store for you…Bartholomew King has a dilemma.He’s been keeping himself to himself expertly, working as a maitre d’ and keeping his past quiet, never really planning to stay in Eagle Creek… But when he meets Peter and makes a real friend and sees how happy he is in the town, Bart begins to wonder if moving on is really what he wants.Bartholomew King isn’t Bart’s real name, and no one knows about his previous life as Greg Waters… and if he stays in Eagle Creek, his past is bound to catch up with him.But he’s lonely, and if he runs forever, he’ll never have the wife or the family he dreams of. Peter’s suggestion that he places an ad for a bride is too tempting to pass up on, and before he knows it, he’s writing to Imogen… and falling for her… fast.But she has a past too… And it’s tangled up in Bart’s in a way he could never have predicted. He could just run… But his love for her is too great, and it leads him to do something he’d never dreamed he’d do…Bart will run toward his fate… But what does that mean for his future? And will he ever have a life with Imogen?Test your faith in love and lose yourself in a story rich with turmoil and the intense true love you’ve always dreamed Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. less

Sometimes the greatest love of all is right in front of you... But in order to unlock the romance, you have to be brave enough to admit it...Joanna is in love… But as their courtship goes on, she begins to doubt whether Matthew will ever ask her to marry him… Besides, she can’t help but wish he was a little more like Wilbur.Joanna and Wilbur have been growing closer, and when he leaves Eagle Creek for New York, they keep up their friendship through letters... moreSometimes the greatest love of all is right in front of you... But in order to unlock the romance, you have to be brave enough to admit it...Joanna is in love… But as their courtship goes on, she begins to doubt whether Matthew will ever ask her to marry him… Besides, she can’t help but wish he was a little more like Wilbur.Joanna and Wilbur have been growing closer, and when he leaves Eagle Creek for New York, they keep up their friendship through letters. They’re like brother and sister, or so they tell themselves... Eventually, Joanna learns the reason Matthew has delayed proposing, and her heart is He had never intended to propose. He never could have. Wilbur returns to Eagle Creek to support her, but before he arrives, she’s already placed an ad for a husband.Wilbur’s subconscious is more powerful than he realizes, and he finds himself sabotaging his friend’s efforts to find a husband and then being overcome by guilt. He pulls back, filled with shame, and buries himself in his work. He tells himself that she’d never consider someone like him… But no matter how hard he tries, his subconscious is still too powerful, and he can’t help but declare his love for her.Life is never simple though, and there's drama in Eagle Creek, bringing them both so much to worry about that he never sends the letter… Only it seems like Joanna already thinks he’s been writing to her – and she’s been writing back!Their love for each other is evident to everyone except them, and it seems that the whole town is invested in seeing them wed.But is that enough? The pair seem intent on dancing around each other, never admitting their true feelings, and prioritizing everyone but themselves. Will they ever admit their love? Or will they sabotage themselves before they have a chance to find out how the other really feels?Lose yourself in a romance you’re truly invested in, and cheerlead this love story toward the happy ending it Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. less

Trust is a cornerstone of love... but what happens when your trust is tested by those on the outside?Gregory Richards hasn’t had the best of luck with finding a bride. The last woman he wrote to turned out not to be a woman at all, but a man intent on defrauding him – and as a jeweler and watchmaker, he has plenty to lose. His father persuades him that love is still out there for him, though, and he’s persuaded to place an ad for a bride... moreTrust is a cornerstone of love... but what happens when your trust is tested by those on the outside?Gregory Richards hasn’t had the best of luck with finding a bride. The last woman he wrote to turned out not to be a woman at all, but a man intent on defrauding him – and as a jeweler and watchmaker, he has plenty to lose. His father persuades him that love is still out there for him, though, and he’s persuaded to place an ad for a bride. When Vivianne replies, he’s immediately impressed and replies quickly.Vivianne Rochester is struggling with the debt she and her brother Alistair have been left by their father, and when she takes a position as a companion to Mrs. Holroyd, an eccentric elderly lady who loves to travel, her world opens up. Meeting Gregory in person is a very real possibility.But her brother’s path is less enlightened, and when he gives her a beautiful necklace as a parting gift, she can’t shake the thought that it could be stolen. For all the work she’s doing to free them from debt, it seems that his choices are making it harder and harder for her to move forward.Nonetheless, Vivianne and Gregory’s relationship blossoms, and soon traveling between Chicago and Eagle Creek is a natural evolution. But Gregory has been stung badly… So when he sees a disturbingly familiar necklace around Vivianne’s neck at dinner one day, he sees a bright red flag…Gregory and Vivianne have a story of trust to navigate… and Alistair has a lot to answer for. Will the answers come in time – and will Gregory be able to trust this new family he’s become entangled with? Is the love between him and Vivianne enough to carry them forward to a new life together?The pair have a lot to untangle… and Vivianne has extra complexities with the dramatic developments in Mrs. Holroyd’s life. Could it be that she met the right man at the wrong time… or might they still be able to salvage a future together?Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching twists of their tale and find out!Dive into a captivating story of love and Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. less

Can true love be built on deception... or will deceit douse the flames of passion as soon as they begin to burn?Dr. Matthew Inglis has moved around a lot, and after his tough childhood, he’s never really wanted to make deep connections.Rachel couldn’t be more the opposite… As one of seven children, she’s adept at making friends wherever she goes, and she longs to settle down... moreCan true love be built on deception... or will deceit douse the flames of passion as soon as they begin to burn?Dr. Matthew Inglis has moved around a lot, and after his tough childhood, he’s never really wanted to make deep connections.Rachel couldn’t be more the opposite… As one of seven children, she’s adept at making friends wherever she goes, and she longs to settle down.But they have one thing in common… They both have medical backgrounds in the military, and they’ve narrowly missed meeting each other several times. When they eventually do, working at the clinic to fight the influenza outbreak, their attraction to each other is instant… and it’s strong…But Matthew has been urged by his friend Tom to advertise for a bride – he’s convinced that he’ll find love within the year… So convinced that he’s willing to bet on it. But it’s a bet he can’t afford, and eager to help out, Rachel offers to reply to the letter… But not as Her letters will come from the mysterious “Caitlin.”Their relationship on the page blossoms, and Rachel becomes more and more concerned that she won’t be able to keep the secret about who Caitlin really is. What’s more, Matthew has begun revealing some dark and painful truths in his letters… and Rachel realizes that her duplicity is harming him in the same way he’s been harmed in the past.What should she do? Tell him the truth and hope he can forgive her… or flee Eagle Creek for good and leave her love for Matthew in the past?There are secrets and drama aplenty in Eagle Creek, and nothing is going to plan… Is their love doomed from the beginning… or is there still hope for this spark to become something more?Lose yourself in the web of secrets as true love fights to Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. less

Is it possible to find true love when your relationship starts out with deception? Jake and Elodie are about to find out…Jake Graham and Elodie March are both happy in their respective lives… but they both feel like something’s missing... moreIs it possible to find true love when your relationship starts out with deception? Jake and Elodie are about to find out…Jake Graham and Elodie March are both happy in their respective lives… but they both feel like something’s missing.Jake has just finished his apprenticeship and has finally been able to set up a forge with his friend… but he sees the happiness between his friend and his wife, and wants that for himself too—so he decides to do exactly what has worked for so many others in Eagle He places an advertisement for a bride.Children’s nanny Elodie sees his ad and her interest is piqued, but she isn’t really looking for herself… She’s trying to help her friend Laura to find a husband. She helps her to write a letter in response to Jake’s ad… but when he replies, she’s far more charmed than Laura is. In fact, Laura seems downright cold about him.As the letters continue flowing, Laura’s feelings grow colder, and Elodie’s grow more intense… and they find themselves in a complex situation none of them could have seen coming.Before she knows it, Jake believes Elodie’s an entirely different person… and she’s falling in love with him.Elodie has no intention of deceiving him, yet what follows is a series of lies and misunderstandings that leave Jake feeling angry and deceived… despite his growing love for the woman he thought was someone else.Maybe Elodie finally found the love of her life, or maybe she’s pushed him away… but the real question now is whether Jake will ever be able to trust her.Is their relationship doomed before it even begins? Or is there a chance they find each other and discover the true extent of their connection?Lose yourself in a web of well-intended lies, and find out if true love really can Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. less