Brides of Bethany Springs Series by Charlotte Dearing

Texas, 1890 - Desperate but DeterminedWhen Daisy Muldoon’s uncle dies in a logging accident, he leaves behind a modest inheritance. The problem? He hid the money somewhere in their rented cottage, and no one knows exactly where.Without the money, Daisy and her two younger sisters have no means to escape the rough logging town where men outnumber women five to one.With the new sawmill owner intending to live in the cottage, Daisy must find the family money before time runs out... moreTexas, 1890 - Desperate but DeterminedWhen Daisy Muldoon’s uncle dies in a logging accident, he leaves behind a modest inheritance. The problem? He hid the money somewhere in their rented cottage, and no one knows exactly where.Without the money, Daisy and her two younger sisters have no means to escape the rough logging town where men outnumber women five to one.With the new sawmill owner intending to live in the cottage, Daisy must find the family money before time runs out. She prays the good Lord will provide an answer.Pineville is no place for three vulnerable girls.Loyal and SteadfastZach Honeycutt arrives in Pineville to run the family’s new sawmill. He discovers the three Muldoon sisters living in his cottage. It’s a disaster. The littlest one, Poppy, is small but mighty fierce. The middle girl could be trouble too.But the eldest, Daisy, proves to be the biggest problem of all.The nineteen-year-old blonde beauty, with her fragile smile, steals his breath from the very first moment. Zach’s got to keep his wits about him despite the powerfully distracting Daisy. He’s got a sawmill to run. On top of that, he's determined to protect the three girls from the rough citizens of Pineville.Zach’s got plenty to contend with, but one thing is certain: Pineville’s no place for three defenseless girls. less

Emmaline has a heartfelt dreamEmmaline plans her escape from an arranged marriage. Out of desperation she agrees to become a mail order bride. With a hopeful heart, she sets off for the wilds of Texas, daring to dream of happiness and romance.Paul McCord’s letters are no-nonsense. He’s a little rough around the edges, and yet, Emmaline’s sure that her rugged cowboy has a tender, gentle nature. He just doesn’t realize it yet.Secretly, she plans to show Paul his hidden, romantic side... moreEmmaline has a heartfelt dreamEmmaline plans her escape from an arranged marriage. Out of desperation she agrees to become a mail order bride. With a hopeful heart, she sets off for the wilds of Texas, daring to dream of happiness and romance.Paul McCord’s letters are no-nonsense. He’s a little rough around the edges, and yet, Emmaline’s sure that her rugged cowboy has a tender, gentle nature. He just doesn’t realize it yet.Secretly, she plans to show Paul his hidden, romantic side.True love always finds a way…Paul has a rock-solid planPaul intends to claim his inheritance. He just needs to get married. Pronto. The mail-order agency promises a respectable young lady. Emmaline’s all that and more. She’s even a tad fancy. Trouble is, she carries on about moonlight and sunrises and other romantic tomfoolery.He might offer his bride a few pretty words when she steps off the train. Why not? But once they’ve said their vows, there won’t be time for picking daisies hand-in-hand or looking at the starry skies each night.He’s a cowboy. A rancher. He’s far too busy for any silly romance. less

An abandoned mail-order bride. A gallant cowboy more than ready to help a sweet damsel in distress. Penelope Fairchild has led a sheltered life in Boston.As the only child of a powerful judge, Penelope was raised to be independent and outspoken.When her father passes away unexpectedly, she’s forced to flee all she knows to escape the enemies of her dear Papa... moreAn abandoned mail-order bride. A gallant cowboy more than ready to help a sweet damsel in distress. Penelope Fairchild has led a sheltered life in Boston.As the only child of a powerful judge, Penelope was raised to be independent and outspoken.When her father passes away unexpectedly, she’s forced to flee all she knows to escape the enemies of her dear Papa.She travels to Texas as a mail-order bride, determined to become a sensible wife in a marriage of convenience but when her ship docks in Texas, her husband to-be is nowhere to be found. Not a good sign. She receives his telegram, ordering her to come to him.She is alone. In a strange town. Nearly out of money.Desperate, Penelope offers a family heirloom in exchange for a wagon ride to her future husband. The driver, Nate McCord, is impossible and infuriating, but he’s her best option.Will this rough-mannered Texan protect her and deliver her safely in this wild, untamed land?The youngest son of a wealthy Texas cattle baron, Nate’s both a rebel and a charmer. He’s the one man she never imagined.And the one man who will do anything to keep her safe… less

Amelia Honeycutt is no one’s fool.She’s a steely, no-nonsense cattle rancher who guards her stubborn heart.After losing her husband in the twilight of the Civil War, so many years ago, Amelia refuses to risk another heartbreak. Instead, she devotes her life to her three sons and their growing families. Among her many friends is one man she cares for a great deal.Wade McCord.Wade’s honest, loyal and steadfast. And he’s been in love with Amelia forever... moreAmelia Honeycutt is no one’s fool.She’s a steely, no-nonsense cattle rancher who guards her stubborn heart.After losing her husband in the twilight of the Civil War, so many years ago, Amelia refuses to risk another heartbreak. Instead, she devotes her life to her three sons and their growing families. Among her many friends is one man she cares for a great deal.Wade McCord.Wade’s honest, loyal and steadfast. And he’s been in love with Amelia forever.For years, Amelia has stubbornly rejected his every marriage offer. She’s certain that marriage isn’t for older, feisty, set-in-their ways widows like her. Until the day everything changes. In an unguarded moment, Amelia gives her heart away. At long last, she accepts Wade’s proposal.That’s when the first storm clouds gather on the horizon.That’s when Wade and Amelia’s troubles begin.Wade won’t surrender his dream. More than ever, he yearns for a life with Amelia and vows to win her hand and her heart. He’s waited long enough.The time has come to brave the storm… less