Rescued Widows, Spinsters, and Brides Series by Elaine Manders

Caleb Brock’s future is all set. He’s traveling up the Red River of the Dakotas to claim a section of land for a small farm and horse ranch. After that, he’ll return to St. Louis to propose to the woman he’s been courting. Then a horrific accident changes his plans. He promises a dying man he’ll deliver supplies to the man’s wife, Sophy, at their farm on the barren Dakota prairie. After he delivers the sorrowful news, Caleb expects Sophy will want to sell her farm and return to her relatives... moreCaleb Brock’s future is all set. He’s traveling up the Red River of the Dakotas to claim a section of land for a small farm and horse ranch. After that, he’ll return to St. Louis to propose to the woman he’s been courting. Then a horrific accident changes his plans. He promises a dying man he’ll deliver supplies to the man’s wife, Sophy, at their farm on the barren Dakota prairie. After he delivers the sorrowful news, Caleb expects Sophy will want to sell her farm and return to her relatives.Instead, the tough, resilient woman has no intention of leaving the farm she and her husband have sacrificed and worked so hard to provide their children with a better life. She’ll stay, depending on God’s faithfulness to take care of her and her two young children.Unable to leave the stubborn woman to endure the winter alone, Caleb claims the land adjoining Sophy’s and begins the back-breaking work of bringing in her wheat harvest, and preparing for the brutal winter.As Sophy’s grief fades, a tender spark of love grows as she and Caleb battle the harsh conditions together. But she knows Caleb must leave in the spring. How will she guard her heart if he returns with a wife? less

Mail-order bride, Betsy, is lured to a small Montana town by a prominent rancher for immoral purposes. She shoots him with his pistol, wounding him, and runs away straight into a blizzard. Joel Becher spots her lying by the side of the road, suffering from serious wounds and hyperthermia and takes her home where he and his mother treat her injuries... moreMail-order bride, Betsy, is lured to a small Montana town by a prominent rancher for immoral purposes. She shoots him with his pistol, wounding him, and runs away straight into a blizzard. Joel Becher spots her lying by the side of the road, suffering from serious wounds and hyperthermia and takes her home where he and his mother treat her injuries.When she regains consciousness, she explains her dilemma, but Joel has heard a different story—the rancher is dead, the victim of multiple gunshots, and the suspect is a mysterious woman who fits Betsy’s description. Now Joel faces a dilemma of his own. He believes she’s innocent and is on the way to falling in love with her. But the law is searching for her. He can’t keep her hidden long, so he must race against the clock to find the real shooter before Betsy is charged with murder. And if he isn’t successful, they may both face the gallows. less

She can’t remember her past. He has a past he wants to forget.Unjustly accused of scandalous behavior, preacher Jonah Dykes is turned out of his church. He heads to the Colorado mines in search of his brother, the only one who can clear his name. While crossing a mountain pass, he witnesses a wagon crashing off the cliff. The sole survivor is a badly injured young woman, and the only clue to her identity is a note from her aunt, addressed to Olivia... moreShe can’t remember her past. He has a past he wants to forget.Unjustly accused of scandalous behavior, preacher Jonah Dykes is turned out of his church. He heads to the Colorado mines in search of his brother, the only one who can clear his name. While crossing a mountain pass, he witnesses a wagon crashing off the cliff. The sole survivor is a badly injured young woman, and the only clue to her identity is a note from her aunt, addressed to Olivia.When Olivia regains consciousness, she has no memory of her past and is totally dependent upon Jonah to get her to a doctor and help her find her family. Afraid and vulnerable, it’s easy for Olivia to lose her heart to the kind, patient, and handsome man of faith.As the attraction between Olivia and Jonah grows, they face an uncertain future, one that may bring danger and heartache. less