Ready Made Family for the Mail Order Bride Series by Ann Laurel

When Pastor Amos' sister dies during childbirth he suddenly inherits a baby to raise. He has no other choice but to place an ad for a mail-order bride. Feeling trapped in war-torn Mississippi and too old for a true courtship, Vivian answers the most desperate sounding ad in the western magazine. Aunt Mary compels her to travel to Colorado to give the newborn baby a mother and the preacher man a wife... moreWhen Pastor Amos' sister dies during childbirth he suddenly inherits a baby to raise. He has no other choice but to place an ad for a mail-order bride. Feeling trapped in war-torn Mississippi and too old for a true courtship, Vivian answers the most desperate sounding ad in the western magazine. Aunt Mary compels her to travel to Colorado to give the newborn baby a mother and the preacher man a wife. Will both find happiness or will it fall apart before they give it a chance? A western historical romance with Christian inspirational tones. A clean and wholesome read with a happy ending. less

When Zeke's wife died while giving birth to his third child he decided he'd mourn forever. The good pastor accepted his fate until his parishioner had him place a mail-order bride ad. Jeanette gave up her teaching position to come to Zeke's aid and agreed to be his wife and mother to his three young children. The heart can't change so quickly and Zeke struggled with thinking of Jeanette as being more than just a nanny to his children... moreWhen Zeke's wife died while giving birth to his third child he decided he'd mourn forever. The good pastor accepted his fate until his parishioner had him place a mail-order bride ad. Jeanette gave up her teaching position to come to Zeke's aid and agreed to be his wife and mother to his three young children. The heart can't change so quickly and Zeke struggled with thinking of Jeanette as being more than just a nanny to his children. Will love shine through and save the family before it's too late? A happy ever after western historical romance, clean and wholesome with strong Christian tones. less

Seth Ross lost his brother and sister-in-law in one horrifying act of nature. He gained an instant family and for the single rancher, it was almost too much. With the encouragement of his pastor and his pastor's wife, he places an ad for a mail-order bride. Lyla Craig was nearing twenty-five years old with no prospects of marrying. When she read Seth's ad and plea for a quick wife, she's compelled to answer it... moreSeth Ross lost his brother and sister-in-law in one horrifying act of nature. He gained an instant family and for the single rancher, it was almost too much. With the encouragement of his pastor and his pastor's wife, he places an ad for a mail-order bride. Lyla Craig was nearing twenty-five years old with no prospects of marrying. When she read Seth's ad and plea for a quick wife, she's compelled to answer it. She travels to Green River to meet Seth and the three orphaned children only to discover it may not work out as she had hoped. This is a short and sweet historical western romance with a guaranteed happy ending. It contains strong Christian tones. less