Brides on the Run Series by Grace Weston

What would you do if your life was in danger and your only chance for survival was to marry someone you never met? Bess Brown is on the run. She has recently become a widow but wasn’t given time to grieve. After learning that her husband was part of a New York City gang, she also learns that he owed the gang leader a lot of money - and she suspects that is why he was murdered... moreWhat would you do if your life was in danger and your only chance for survival was to marry someone you never met? Bess Brown is on the run. She has recently become a widow but wasn’t given time to grieve. After learning that her husband was part of a New York City gang, she also learns that he owed the gang leader a lot of money - and she suspects that is why he was murdered. When she receives a threatening message from the gang, she knows that the gang leader will stop at nothing until he gets his money, so she becomes a mail order bride and moves out west. Though her new husband is kind, she has a hard time trusting anyone after her first husband had spent so many years lying to her. But, as he continues to prove his honesty to her, she can’t help but fall in love. Fearing what he would do if he found out her dark past, she tells him nothing – except that she was an orphan. But when her past comes back to haunt her, Bess realizes she can no longer run. Will she have the courage to face the man who killed her husband? And can her new husband show her how to trust in love again? AUTHOR’S NOTE: Enjoy this sweet, short mail order bride story with no cliffhangers and a happily-ever-after ending. This book includes several bonus stories! less

Barbara Hill is a woman with a love for the theater. She and her husband, Mark Hill, often sit high up on the balcony, in a special box Mark so often reserves for his wife’s enjoyment. But, when her husband is murdered, Barbara finds herself in the middle of a terrible situation. Desperate and looking for any way out, she chooses to become a mail order bride and head West... moreBarbara Hill is a woman with a love for the theater. She and her husband, Mark Hill, often sit high up on the balcony, in a special box Mark so often reserves for his wife’s enjoyment. But, when her husband is murdered, Barbara finds herself in the middle of a terrible situation. Desperate and looking for any way out, she chooses to become a mail order bride and head West. Though she feels secure with her new husband, she doesn’t feel she can trust him with all the details of her past, so she chooses to keep much of her history a secret. When her dark past follows her into her new life, Barbara is faced with a difficult choice. Will she find the courage to face her fears and tell her husband the truth? less

Clara Swanson is a beautiful young woman married to the sheriff of Buffalo, New York. Though she worries about his position, she knows that it is something he feels strongly about, and doesn’t say anything to her husband about her worries. When her husband is mysteriously murdered in the line of duty, Clara can’t help but suspect there was more going on than what appeared. When her suspicions are confirmed, she takes what little she has and heads West... moreClara Swanson is a beautiful young woman married to the sheriff of Buffalo, New York. Though she worries about his position, she knows that it is something he feels strongly about, and doesn’t say anything to her husband about her worries. When her husband is mysteriously murdered in the line of duty, Clara can’t help but suspect there was more going on than what appeared. When her suspicions are confirmed, she takes what little she has and heads West. Feeling guilty about marrying so soon after her husband’s death, Clara is reluctant to get close to her new husband. But, when the danger that tore her family apart threatens to do so once again, she must act. Will Clara find the courage to stand up for her family? Will she end the threat that followed her once and for all? Can she ever find love again? Author's Note: This is a novella length historical western romance of 15,000 words. Also included are four sweet and clean bonus stories for you to enjoy! less