Prairie Brides of Apple Orchard Series by Ava Catori

An 1880's historical western romance. Faith Barrett was thrown when she heard the news. How could her father give her away so easily? Forced into an arranged marriage, Faith refuses to make things easy on her new suitor. In fact, she'll do whatever she can to turn him away. Will Hanson is lonely. Having lost his family, he was cast into a life he wasn't sure he wanted anymore. Alone in the world, he struggles to start over... moreAn 1880's historical western romance. Faith Barrett was thrown when she heard the news. How could her father give her away so easily? Forced into an arranged marriage, Faith refuses to make things easy on her new suitor. In fact, she'll do whatever she can to turn him away. Will Hanson is lonely. Having lost his family, he was cast into a life he wasn't sure he wanted anymore. Alone in the world, he struggles to start over. He can handle hard work, but the loneliness taunts him day and night. His world changes when he convinces Faith's father he'd be the perfect husband to Tom Barrett's eldest daughter. Thrilled to step into a new life, he finds his future bride to be more of a handful than he ever imagined. Can Will convince Faith to give him a chance? Can Faith find happiness with a man she doesn't love? less

An 1880’s historical western romance. Alice Barrett isn’t opposed to marrying James Owens, she just thought he chose her for different reasons. Finding out the marriage of convenience is simply convenient, she’s left wondering if sacrificing love for security will fulfill her heart and soul. James knew his time was running out if he didn’t make a change. His friends and family were all in Apple Orchard, and he wasn’t interested in leaving... moreAn 1880’s historical western romance. Alice Barrett isn’t opposed to marrying James Owens, she just thought he chose her for different reasons. Finding out the marriage of convenience is simply convenient, she’s left wondering if sacrificing love for security will fulfill her heart and soul. James knew his time was running out if he didn’t make a change. His friends and family were all in Apple Orchard, and he wasn’t interested in leaving. With pressure to continue his schooling out east, he decides to take on a wife to convince his family he’s determined to build a life on his terms. Choosing Alice was easy, but convincing her to marry him turned out to be a bigger challenge than he expected. Can Alice and James come to an arrangement that works for them both? Or will Alice pull away at the thought of being a pawn? Doesn’t she deserve somebody that loves her completely? This is the second book in the “Prairie Brides of Apple Orchard” series. It can be read as a standalone, but as the stories run linear, it’s suggested to read them in order. less