Seasons Series by Annie Lane

Red-haired orphan Beth Edwards is both thrilled and flattered to receive a letter - personally asking her to become Earl Mason's bride. Not only has it been adorably written by his 8 year old son Junior, he's also from Conrad, Montana and that's where her dearest friend Charlotte has recently married and settled. Beth sets off to Conrad, looking forward to a new life and a new family... moreRed-haired orphan Beth Edwards is both thrilled and flattered to receive a letter - personally asking her to become Earl Mason's bride. Not only has it been adorably written by his 8 year old son Junior, he's also from Conrad, Montana and that's where her dearest friend Charlotte has recently married and settled. Beth sets off to Conrad, looking forward to a new life and a new family. * But little does she know that Earl knows nothing of his impending marriage, not only that, but after the passing of his dear wife Grace, the man had made a promise to himself, never to marry again! His son Junior, however, wants a new Ma to love and has other plans - and so too, does Earl's lonely heart. * The Seasons Mail Order Bride series: * Series 1 - Seasons * Book One - Charlotte's Summer Book Two - Falling for Beth Book Three - Alice in Winterland Book Four - Spring Belle * Series 2 - Seasons Sons & Daughters * Book One - Madeline's Match Book Two - Hannah's Hope Book Three - Sarah's Choice Book Four - Stella's Fella less

All Alice Hamilton wants is a happy family life. But after her father is murdered, and Alice becomes the object of a manhunt, she must flee, and fast! So flee she does - from Texas to Seattle, and then to Montana - into the strong arms of blacksmith Gabe Calhoun - to become his mail order bride. At least, that's what she hopes ... unfortunately, Gabe's mother, for reasons of her own, takes an instant dislike to his bride-to-be, Alice... moreAll Alice Hamilton wants is a happy family life. But after her father is murdered, and Alice becomes the object of a manhunt, she must flee, and fast! So flee she does - from Texas to Seattle, and then to Montana - into the strong arms of blacksmith Gabe Calhoun - to become his mail order bride. At least, that's what she hopes ... unfortunately, Gabe's mother, for reasons of her own, takes an instant dislike to his bride-to-be, Alice. * Will Gabe be able to risk his Ma's disapproval and marry his sweetheart? Or might distrust, gossip and accusations intrude, and threaten to tear their family apart. Everyone has a lesson to learn - Gabe must learn to be his own man; his mother must learn to let go of her only child; and most importantly, Alice will learn that while she can run, no one can hide from their fate, not forever. * The Seasons Mail Order Bride series: * Series 1 - Seasons * Book One - Charlotte's Summer Book Two - Falling for Beth Book Three - Alice in Winterland Book Four - Spring Belle * Series 2 - Seasons Sons & Daughters * Book One - Madeline's Match Book Two - Hannah's Hope Book Three - Sarah's Choice Book Four - Stella's Fella less

Miss Belle Saunders feels trapped in a life of servitude as Mistress of Saint Anne's orphanage. Her selfish boss, Mr. Graynger hasn't given her a day off in over a decade. In desperate need of a change of scenery, Belle decides it's time to visit two girls previously under her care - Charlotte and Beth, recently married and settled in Conrad, Montana... moreMiss Belle Saunders feels trapped in a life of servitude as Mistress of Saint Anne's orphanage. Her selfish boss, Mr. Graynger hasn't given her a day off in over a decade. In desperate need of a change of scenery, Belle decides it's time to visit two girls previously under her care - Charlotte and Beth, recently married and settled in Conrad, Montana. * On arriving in Conrad, it isn't long before she offers a helping hand and find herself in the middle of another domestic disaster - Doc Lawson's unkempt house and his six feisty children, including his mute five-year-old daughter, Sophie. * Meanwhile, overwhelmed widower Doc Lawson is eagerly awaiting news of his mail order bride. And nothing short of a miracle will help him find the perfect carer for his children -- and just as importantly, his future wife. * In Spring Belle, the fourth book in the Seasons series, you will find reunions & romance, family & fun, and even puppies & payback. "For the seasons had come full circle" The Seasons Mail Order Bride series: * Series 1 - Seasons * Book One - Charlotte's Summer Book Two - Falling for Beth Book Three - Alice in Winterland Book Four - Spring Belle * Series 2 - Seasons Sons & Daughters * Book One - Madeline's Match Book Two - Hannah's Hope Book Three - Sarah's Choice Book Four - Stella's Fella less