Lawmen's Brides Series by Natalie Dean

The trip out west for Benjamin Graves held more excitement than any Deputy Marshal could want. His strength and determination were certainly tested, but his loyalty toward Marshal Jack Walker and his wife Elizabeth was never in question. Pushing even farther west, the group finds themselves putting down real roots in the frontier town of Knox Mills, where the steady growth of the town stokes deputy Benjamin Graves’ longing for a wife and a family of his own... moreThe trip out west for Benjamin Graves held more excitement than any Deputy Marshal could want. His strength and determination were certainly tested, but his loyalty toward Marshal Jack Walker and his wife Elizabeth was never in question. Pushing even farther west, the group finds themselves putting down real roots in the frontier town of Knox Mills, where the steady growth of the town stokes deputy Benjamin Graves’ longing for a wife and a family of his own. From his first glimpse of Mary-Lee Jameson, the woman who seemed so perfect in her letter, he knows his dreams are coming true. But, Mary-Lee has some secrets that would’ve taken more than just a few letters to explain. With love blooming so quickly between them, it becomes easy for her to forget all the trouble she left behind. However, her past isn’t so willing to forget her. . . Now it’s time for Benjamin’s strength and determination to be tested again. It’s time for the rest of the Marshals and townsfolk to stand behind Deputy Graves to help him fight for his love. “Benjamin's Bride” is a standalone historical mail order bride romance that continues the story of the characters in “The Ranger’s Wife”. It is a clean romance with characters who hold Christian values. There are no cliffhangers and it can be read as a standalone romance. less

She’s a southern belle that didn’t plan on being a mother to four children. He’s a U.S. Deputy Marshal that never planned on getting married. But fate has other things in mind… U.S. Marshal Carson Harlow loves the wild frontier of Texas. He’s used to living rough and doesn’t need a woman or children to interfere with what he’s best at—minding the law and putting the bad guys in their place... moreShe’s a southern belle that didn’t plan on being a mother to four children. He’s a U.S. Deputy Marshal that never planned on getting married. But fate has other things in mind… U.S. Marshal Carson Harlow loves the wild frontier of Texas. He’s used to living rough and doesn’t need a woman or children to interfere with what he’s best at—minding the law and putting the bad guys in their place. It’s too bad, then, when he crosses paths with Sarah Baker , a beautiful young mail-order bride who’s struck out twice when it comes to finding love. A woman who needs everything Carson has, and has everything he needs. Sadly, though, Carson’s past won’t let him get too close to the raven-haired Southern belle whose face he can’t seem to forget. And while Sarah’s becoming more and more friendly with the brave young deputy every day, old relationships have a tendency to come creeping back. But when a smallpox outbreak threatens everything they know, they’ll rethink everything that they once believed . . . and be tested in ways that put their very lives at stake. Author’s Note: Carson’s Christmas Bride is a novel length standalone historical mail-order bride romance that continues the story of the characters in The Lawmen’s Brides Series . It’s a clean romance with characters who hold Christian values. There are no cliffhangers and of course has your happily-ever-after ending. And guys, this is a story you can enjoy, too! This is also part of the Hero Hearts series which is a larger multi-author series about men who love, honor, and protect their families, all while having faith in God! Brought to you by Annie Boone, Kate Cambridge, Terri Grace, Misty Shae, Cat McGill, Hayley Wescott, and Natalie Dean! Enjoy! less

Knox Mills, Texas, 1853Once upon a time, Lotta Ford was a young girl who had a crush on Monroe O’Keefe, the soldier who served with her father at Bent’s Fort. But those ties are cut when the soldiers leave for the Mexican War in 1846. By the time Lotta is twenty years old, she doesn’t know what has happened to her father or Monroe. She hasn’t seen or heard from them since they left for the war.Now Lotta is sitting mourning the death of her husband when a knock comes at the door... moreKnox Mills, Texas, 1853Once upon a time, Lotta Ford was a young girl who had a crush on Monroe O’Keefe, the soldier who served with her father at Bent’s Fort. But those ties are cut when the soldiers leave for the Mexican War in 1846. By the time Lotta is twenty years old, she doesn’t know what has happened to her father or Monroe. She hasn’t seen or heard from them since they left for the war.Now Lotta is sitting mourning the death of her husband when a knock comes at the door. It’s the new marshal in town coming to check on her, and Lotta is shocked when she sees it’s Monroe. But the Monroe O’Keefe who walks in the door isn’t the same man she knew and loved when she was a young girl. He’s aloof and distant, as if he’s a stranger. Time has created a barrier between them that Lotta doesn’t quite understand. That’s okay, she doesn’t need Monroe or anybody else for that matter. Or so she thinks… until another tragedy strikes. Will a Comanche attack soften Monroe’s heart and give them a chance at love?Author’s Note: Monroe’s Widowed Bride, Lawmen’s Brides Book Five is a novel-length, historical mail-order bride romance with no cliffhangers that can be fully enjoyed as a standalone romance. It’s a good clean romance with characters who hold Christian values. If you’ve already read the previous books in my Lawmen’s Brides series, then you’ll be sure to enjoy seeing more of those couples you loved as side characters in this book!Other Books in my Lawmen’s Brides series: The Ranger’s WifeBenjamin’s BrideCarson’s Christmas BrideJustin’s Captive BrideMonroe’s Widowed Bride less