Hearts of the West Series by Emma Ashwood

Fanny Jones was not about to fall into line with her older sisters and be forced into marriage to a despicable older man by her abusive stepfather. She would rather do as her older sister had, and run away to avoid it...just as soon as Billy West asked her to join him in Gold Springs. After responding to his advert for a mail order bride, Fanny escaped from her stepfather's house with train tickets in hand, and was on her way to meet Billy... moreFanny Jones was not about to fall into line with her older sisters and be forced into marriage to a despicable older man by her abusive stepfather. She would rather do as her older sister had, and run away to avoid it...just as soon as Billy West asked her to join him in Gold Springs. After responding to his advert for a mail order bride, Fanny escaped from her stepfather's house with train tickets in hand, and was on her way to meet Billy. Tina Farley shared a train compartment with the battered and fearful Fanny. She too was traveling to Gold Springs as a mail order bride. By the time the train pulled into the station to the awaiting men, the two were firm friends. Although Billy was thrilled at Fanny's progress running his business, he had not pushed the issue of marriage, and Fanny had to wonder if she was not meant to be a wife in this lifetime. She had stopped looking over her shoulder, worrying that her stepfather may find her. And then the letter from home arrived..... Could Fanny be loved enough to be rescued from her former life? What was holding Billy back from making her his bride? Hop on board as the author takes you on a journey of love, control and pain to the final destination as etched out by fate. less

Two brothers, one mail-order bride. How was this going to work itself out? Is it to be a match made in heaven? Devon Miles was a Mama's boy, through and through - and now that Mama was dead, he needed a replacement. He intended Belinda Styles to be that replacement, and she had unwittingly accepted his proposal without knowing his intentions. Clay Miles was the younger brother. While Devon had inherited the ranch, Clay was left to work on the railways... moreTwo brothers, one mail-order bride. How was this going to work itself out? Is it to be a match made in heaven? Devon Miles was a Mama's boy, through and through - and now that Mama was dead, he needed a replacement. He intended Belinda Styles to be that replacement, and she had unwittingly accepted his proposal without knowing his intentions. Clay Miles was the younger brother. While Devon had inherited the ranch, Clay was left to work on the railways. While Devon had attracted a mail order bride, Clay's advert had gone unanswered. Devon was a handsome immature man while Clay was just as handsome, but a perfect gentleman. Was it true that the wealthy inherit the earth, or would the best man win the girl in the end? Throw in a beautiful nurse fresh off the stagecoach and a determined hotel-keeper, and sit back to see what becomes of the Miles brothers and the Styles girl from Boston, as they strive to live their lives in Winnemucca. less

Grace Truelove was the only daughter of an elderly couple living in New York, and their only means of support after her older brother disappeared two years ago. When Grace loses her job, she is devastated and accepts help from the Pastor in the form of a means of meeting a rancher from Montana Falls who is searching for a bride. Bill Mills has a prosperous horse ranch and a very particular idea of a hard working wife to work alongside him - once he finds her... moreGrace Truelove was the only daughter of an elderly couple living in New York, and their only means of support after her older brother disappeared two years ago. When Grace loses her job, she is devastated and accepts help from the Pastor in the form of a means of meeting a rancher from Montana Falls who is searching for a bride. Bill Mills has a prosperous horse ranch and a very particular idea of a hard working wife to work alongside him - once he finds her. Prompted by his friend, Charles Flint, he is at last sure that he has found the ideal girl and sends for her, only to find that she has deceived him in the most unforgivable way. Before long, Grace is on the train Westwards, where she meets an indigent and very young Gemima. The train journey is quite eventful and Grace starts her life in Montana Falls with a newborn baby and without the support or interest of her would-be fiancé. Grace Truelove. In the wrong place at the right time and now guardian to a little baby boy named Solomon, is on her own in a strange town until the community steps in and helps her to take care of little Solomon. When life seems to have sorted itself out, Grace fears losing the child she considers a son. Will Grace be allowed to fulfil her promise to raise Solomon, or will money and influence prove more powerful than the pure love of a woman for a child? Find out if Grace really does find true love… less

Love may well be blind, but there's none so blind as he who will not see, and so cousins Betty Thomas and Daisy Brown discovered first hand when rancher Daniel Townsend sent for Daisy to be his bride. Daniel lost his wife soon after delivering their son, Bobby into the world, and Daniel had been an embittered man ever since... moreLove may well be blind, but there's none so blind as he who will not see, and so cousins Betty Thomas and Daisy Brown discovered first hand when rancher Daniel Townsend sent for Daisy to be his bride. Daniel lost his wife soon after delivering their son, Bobby into the world, and Daniel had been an embittered man ever since. Daniel's brother, Jake hoped that by helping him write the advert for a mail order bride and the correspondence to the lady respondent from the East coast, he could help get his loving brother back. If Daniel discovered Betty and Daisy's deception now that they had taken up residence at Townsend Ranch, what would be their fate? Little Bobby was already in love with the two women caring for him, and he was not the only Townsend male to have feelings for these cousins. Could the blind indeed lead the blind in the matters of the heart, and would Jake and Daniel find their future in the East coast cousins? less