Madame Matchmaker Series by Kirsten Osbourne

Catherine Peartree, young woman born to wealth, lost her family in an accident and must now work in a factory to make a living. When she is offered the opportunity to move to Texas as a mail-order bride, she jumps at the chance, hoping to be able to start a new life. Her new husband, and her new home, aren’t everything she dreamed they would be, and she must learn to adjust to life as a married woman... moreCatherine Peartree, young woman born to wealth, lost her family in an accident and must now work in a factory to make a living. When she is offered the opportunity to move to Texas as a mail-order bride, she jumps at the chance, hoping to be able to start a new life. Her new husband, and her new home, aren’t everything she dreamed they would be, and she must learn to adjust to life as a married woman. Abner Phelps has wanted a wife for years, but none of the women in Nowhere, Texas will give him the time of day. When he approaches Edna Petunia Sanders about finding him a bride, she immediately agrees to send away for a mail-order bride for him. When his new bride arrives, she’s everything he dreamed she could be. Will he be able to convince her that he is her one and only love? Or will she spend the rest of her life pining for what she doesn’t have? less

After her parents’ death, Amelia Appleton’s life became all about work. When the wife of the manager of the factory where she is employed invited her to become a mail-order bride and move to Texas, she jumps at the chance to leave her life of hard toil behind her. When she meets the man she’s meant to marry, she is thrilled, because he seems like a man she could love. Felix Gardener is happy with his life until he sees his best friend marry and build a life... moreAfter her parents’ death, Amelia Appleton’s life became all about work. When the wife of the manager of the factory where she is employed invited her to become a mail-order bride and move to Texas, she jumps at the chance to leave her life of hard toil behind her. When she meets the man she’s meant to marry, she is thrilled, because he seems like a man she could love. Felix Gardener is happy with his life until he sees his best friend marry and build a life. Then he starts to long for the same things. After contacting Edna Petunia Sanders, he waits impatiently for his bride to arrive. When she comes earlier than expected, he is ecstatic. Now they can build their lives together. Everything seems perfect until some strangers show up in town looking for his bride. Will the men be able to frighten Amelia into running from him? Or will he be able to keep his family together? less