The Brides of Fiddler's Gap Series by Kit Morgan

A Lonely SheriffA Runaway HeiressAnd a town full of Musicians?Fiddler's Gap needs women! And Sheriff Aubrey Cole has come up with an idea to get some. After all, if the town doesn't grow, no one will move there let alone any businesses. They'd really like a bank, among other things, so it's time to do something about it. But the men of Fiddler's Gap aren't look for just any 'ol brides... moreA Lonely SheriffA Runaway HeiressAnd a town full of Musicians?Fiddler's Gap needs women! And Sheriff Aubrey Cole has come up with an idea to get some. After all, if the town doesn't grow, no one will move there let alone any businesses. They'd really like a bank, among other things, so it's time to do something about it. But the men of Fiddler's Gap aren't look for just any 'ol brides. They're looking for virtuous women who are also virtuosos! Why? Because the entire town is made up of musicians! Sheriff Cole (the first violinist) is the first to get a bride. Problem was, he had no idea she was coming! She just showed up.Heiress Penelope Smith has always dreamed of being part of an orchestra. So when her father decides to marry her off to Leopold Wadsworth the third, she makes a run for it. Her only hope is an ad in the local paper by a lawman seeking not just a virtuous woman as a bride, but a virtuoso! That was good enough for her! When she shows up in Fiddler's Gap unannounced, her only interest was to join the town orchestra. But when she saw how small the town was, she didn't see any point in staying. But she couldn't go back either. What to do?Will the efforts of the handsome sheriff keep her in town long enough to fall in love? Or will she leave him flat? Find out in this fun, sweet, western romance that only Kit Morgan can deliver! less

A lonely hotel owner.A woman hoping for a better future.And the man that could ruin it all…Arabella Driscoll answered an advertisement for a mail-order bride and got more than she bargained for. A lot more! Ellis Palmer was not only handsome, but the owner of a small, but beautiful hotel. So what if the town was made up of a handful of people? She could get used to living in a teeny tiny town if it meant marrying the handsome Ellis. He was everything she could want in a husband and more... moreA lonely hotel owner.A woman hoping for a better future.And the man that could ruin it all…Arabella Driscoll answered an advertisement for a mail-order bride and got more than she bargained for. A lot more! Ellis Palmer was not only handsome, but the owner of a small, but beautiful hotel. So what if the town was made up of a handful of people? She could get used to living in a teeny tiny town if it meant marrying the handsome Ellis. He was everything she could want in a husband and more. Problem was, because of her, he not only broke his arm, but cracked a few ribs to boot! Who knew when they’d be married? In the meantime, she’d nurse him back to health. But a trip to the sheriff’s office threatens to tear her dreams apart. Will her future husband still want her if he finds out what the sheriff has locked up? Find out in this sweet, clean, western that delivers pure fun and romance! less

A Lonely FarmerAn Indecisive BrideAnd one over protective brother...Ellie Mae Ruggles was horrified at the thought of an arranged marriage to the likes of Elmer Grant. How could her parents even think she'd be interested in the old codger? So, she took matters into her own hands and made a run for it. Maybe it wasn't the best decision, but it was the only one she could come up with in the heat of the moment... moreA Lonely FarmerAn Indecisive BrideAnd one over protective brother...Ellie Mae Ruggles was horrified at the thought of an arranged marriage to the likes of Elmer Grant. How could her parents even think she'd be interested in the old codger? So, she took matters into her own hands and made a run for it. Maybe it wasn't the best decision, but it was the only one she could come up with in the heat of the moment. Now here she was, in a nothing of a town called Fiddler's Gap after seeing an advertisement for a mail-order bride. But now that she was here, she wasn't so sure she'd done the right thing.Cassius Herber was elated that someone had answered his advertisement for a virtuous woman who was also a virtuoso. He was the third man in town to get himself a mail-order bride. But his wasn't too happy when she first arrived, and was also having second thoughts if his guess was right. How was he to win her? He wanted to court her a little first, but was that giving her too much of chance to change her mind and hightail back to where she came from? And wouldn't you know, just as he's making some progress, the unthinkable happens. Can Cassius win his bride and convince her to stay? Find out in this sweet, wholesome western full of laughter and romance. less

A determined young woman with a dream.A handsome doctor willing to help her.And one big obstacle. Hespa Pendergrass dreams of becoming a veterinarian. But if she can't convince her parents she's got what it takes, her dream will never become a reality. Lucky for her, a professor at the college she wants to attend, agrees to meet with her. With this man's backing, she was sure to get in! There was only one problem. Okay, maybe two... moreA determined young woman with a dream.A handsome doctor willing to help her.And one big obstacle. Hespa Pendergrass dreams of becoming a veterinarian. But if she can't convince her parents she's got what it takes, her dream will never become a reality. Lucky for her, a professor at the college she wants to attend, agrees to meet with her. With this man's backing, she was sure to get in! There was only one problem. Okay, maybe two. Her parents still didn't think she had what it takes, and they carted her off to Fiddler's Gap for her best friend's wedding. So what if she agreed to be the maid of honor! If she didn't get back in time, she'd miss her one chance of speaking to the professor! How was she going to convince her parents to high tail it back to Baltimore?Temple Garrett came to Fiddler's Gap for the peace and quiet. He even sent off for a mail-order bride. But when the Pendergrass family shows up in town for a wedding, his world is turned upside down. Hespa Pendergrass fancies herself a veterinarian in training, and wouldn't you know, she's good at it? After she helps with someone's plow horse and a few other animals, Temple is convinced she has want it takes to survive the training needed to become a veterinarian. Unfortunately, he should have paid closer attention to what his heart was doing while working with her. For once she went back to Baltimore, he'd never see her again. Did he have the strength to let her go and chase her dream? Find out in this sweet, heartwarming historical western full of love and laughter! less

A Widow and her ChildA Lonely BlacksmithAnd the Fear keeping them apart...Beatrice Farmer was floundering. Quite literally. She lived in Flounder, Oklahoma. And if she didn't escape her brother and their nothing of a town, she'd never survive. Lucky for her, someone left a Tulsa newspaper at the general store. Even luckier, she spied an advertisement for a mail-order bride! In her mind, all she had to do was get herself to Fiddler's Gap, Oregon, and all her troubles would be over... moreA Widow and her ChildA Lonely BlacksmithAnd the Fear keeping them apart...Beatrice Farmer was floundering. Quite literally. She lived in Flounder, Oklahoma. And if she didn't escape her brother and their nothing of a town, she'd never survive. Lucky for her, someone left a Tulsa newspaper at the general store. Even luckier, she spied an advertisement for a mail-order bride! In her mind, all she had to do was get herself to Fiddler's Gap, Oregon, and all her troubles would be over. It was a risk, but one she was willing to take. But things didn't go quite as she planned.Chandler Trent was a simple blacksmith, who just happened to speak more than a few languages, was well read, and played the string bass in the town orchestra. He'd sent off advertisements for a mail-order bride just like the other bachelors in town had. Imagine their surprise when a mail-order bride shows up for a groom that's already found his future wife! Not only that, this mail-order bride is a widow with a baby. No one expected something like that to arrive! Now the only question was, who was going to marry her? less

An Inventor turned Mail-order BrideA Professor hoping for loveAnd one little trip to Clear Creek...Trinity Thorndyke had a brain. A good one. So why did men not like her? Just because she accidently blew things up now and then with her experiments, didn’t mean she wasn’t fit for the marriage mart. But no man in Boston was interested, and with her uncle running off to California to get married himself, she’d be alone and in a pickle. Which meant there was only one thing to do... moreAn Inventor turned Mail-order BrideA Professor hoping for loveAnd one little trip to Clear Creek...Trinity Thorndyke had a brain. A good one. So why did men not like her? Just because she accidently blew things up now and then with her experiments, didn’t mean she wasn’t fit for the marriage mart. But no man in Boston was interested, and with her uncle running off to California to get married himself, she’d be alone and in a pickle. Which meant there was only one thing to do. Become a mail-order bride and hope for the best.Granville Peters thought he’d be happy with a bride that had all her teeth and could hold a decent conversation. What he got was a beauty with a brain! But was he good enough for her? He insisted they court and wanted to impress her, so Granville gave her what she wanted most. A trip to Clear Creek, Oregon to meet the famous Soap King, Gilbert Snow. Unfortunately, it was obvious she was more interested in meeting Mr. Snow than getting to know him. Was this a mistake? And what if Granville lost his heart, only to have her tell him she wasn’t interested? With her looks and brains, she could do anything in his eyes. Did he even have a chance with her? Find out as residents of two of Kit Morgan’s famous towns come together in this fun western romance! less

A rich heiressA simple tailorAnd one really strange will...Lystra Walcott grew up with a silver spoon. Her parents were wealthy, a part of Philadelphia's high society, and she enjoyed all that went with such a life. That is, until tragedy took her parents from her. Now Lystra is told by her parents' lawyers that her mother and father want her to become a mail-order bride if she's to inherit anything. That was the last thing she expected... moreA rich heiressA simple tailorAnd one really strange will...Lystra Walcott grew up with a silver spoon. Her parents were wealthy, a part of Philadelphia's high society, and she enjoyed all that went with such a life. That is, until tragedy took her parents from her. Now Lystra is told by her parents' lawyers that her mother and father want her to become a mail-order bride if she's to inherit anything. That was the last thing she expected. Nor did she expect her father's lawyer to pick out an advertisement by a man looking for a bride. Before she knew it, she was on a train to Fiddler's Gap, Oregon to meet and marry her future husband. Unfortunately for him, she had no clue how to mend, sew, cook, clean or anything else domestic. That's what servants were for!Ives Merriweather played the oboe, worked in Baker City as a tailor three days a week, and enjoyed a simple life. That is, until his mail-order bride showed up. He wasn't expecting her, and he certainly wasn't expecting to marry the same day she stepped off the stage. He planned to court her for a couple of weeks like all the other grooms had their brides. But his had other ideas, and was much more than he bargained for. Can love blossom for two very different people? Or would a stipulation in a will treat them apart? Find out in this sweet romance full of love and laughter! less

A betrayed young womanA chivalrous storekeepAnd... spies?!Verity Hinkle has never felt like she belonged. Partly because she was adopted, and there was the fact she was made to work like a slave in her own home. But then the unspeakable happens, and her father tries to marry her off to a beast of a man. Thank goodness his plan was thwarted by James Ruggles and his friends... moreA betrayed young womanA chivalrous storekeepAnd... spies?!Verity Hinkle has never felt like she belonged. Partly because she was adopted, and there was the fact she was made to work like a slave in her own home. But then the unspeakable happens, and her father tries to marry her off to a beast of a man. Thank goodness his plan was thwarted by James Ruggles and his friends. Now, ensconced in the Ruggles' household, would her life ever be normal again? Worse, who could she trust? Certainly not her family!After rescuing Verity Hinkle from a lecherous man, James Ruggles is determined to protect her from danger, even if he has to marry her to do it! And so he does. But Verity is under the impression that the marriage is a farce, a means to an end. And once the danger has past, the marriage will be dissolved. James must convince her otherwise, but how can he when she's been so viciously betrayed by her own family and trusts no one? Fine out in this sweet, tender romance! less

An adventurous young womanA man with a quiet lifeAnd one infuriating newspaper column…Philadelphia Dearborn craves adventure and loves to write. She also wants her father’s approval. For too long the newspaper owner hasn’t taken her seriously as a writer. So, she comes up with a brilliant plan to get him to take notice... moreAn adventurous young womanA man with a quiet lifeAnd one infuriating newspaper column…Philadelphia Dearborn craves adventure and loves to write. She also wants her father’s approval. For too long the newspaper owner hasn’t taken her seriously as a writer. So, she comes up with a brilliant plan to get him to take notice. She becomes a mail-order bride and plans to chronical each step of what happens to her!Leander Moore lives a quiet life in Fiddler’s Gap, and enjoys quiet evenings at home with a good book. But when his mail-order bride finally arrives and announces she’s going to chronicle their entire marriage, he goes round the bend. Worse, her father’s paper is in Philadelphia, where his parents live. The last thing they’ll want is to have everyone know their son’s private business! Leander is faced with a choice. Give his bride a chance to give up her madcap idea or send her straight back to Philadelphia.Enjoy this sweet historical western full of pure fun and romance! less

A Young Woman whose lost everythingA Young Man whose given up hopeAnd a Sea Captain in disguise.. moreA Young Woman whose lost everythingA Young Man whose given up hopeAnd a Sea Captain in disguise...Imagine Captain Stanley Finbar Merriweather’s surprise when in one day he finds out that he not only has a grandniece who’s on her way to live with him, but a son! Imagine Clementine Potts’ surprise when she finds out her grand uncle wants to whisk her off to some nothing of a town called Fiddler’s Gap to see her wed! But Fiddler’s Gap has more than a few bachelors available, it is also the home of her Great Uncle Stanley’s son.Tensions are high when Great Uncle Stanley insists he travel incognito. For all he knows, his son Ives would be better off not knowing him. But a man of his word, he’s also determined to find Clementine a husband, even if it is in the same town where his son lives. But can he hold out long enough to see the job done? Can she? Add a couple of suspicious townspeople, not to mention Wells Fargo agents, and poor Stanley and Clementine have their hands full trying to keep up their ruse! But worst of all, what if Hansen Merlot, the young man Clementine is falling for finds out? Will everything fall apart? less

She meant to find a husband for her sister. She didn’t mean to fall in love herself… When Ione Weatherford arrives in the quaint musical town of Fiddler’s Gap, she’s not looking for a husband. She’s posing as her twin sister, Isolde, who was too sick to travel. The plan is charm the town, secure the match, and hold things together until Izzy can come take her place.But nothing is ever simple in Fiddler’s Gap... moreShe meant to find a husband for her sister. She didn’t mean to fall in love herself… When Ione Weatherford arrives in the quaint musical town of Fiddler’s Gap, she’s not looking for a husband. She’s posing as her twin sister, Isolde, who was too sick to travel. The plan is charm the town, secure the match, and hold things together until Izzy can come take her place.But nothing is ever simple in Fiddler’s Gap.The town is bursting with quirky characters, musical mischief, and Albion Finch, a farmer, percussionist, and the only man who’s ever made Ione’s heart stutter off beat. He’s expecting a musical prodigy. She’s… well, not.As guilt mounts and feelings deepen, Ione must decide how long she can keep up the ruse, and whether love might be worth risking the truth.Charming, sweet, and full of heart, Miss Ione is the next delightful installment in The Brides of Fiddler’s Gap less

One small town.One gentle doctor.One chance to begin again...Famed violinist Isolde Weatherford has performed for thousands, but she’s never been more terrified than she is now—alone in a strange town, her carefully arranged future in tatters. She was supposed to meet a prospective groom, one her identical twin sister kindly screened on her behalf. But now that groom is taken, the town knows the truth about the twin swap, and Isolde has no one left to marry... moreOne small town.One gentle doctor.One chance to begin again...Famed violinist Isolde Weatherford has performed for thousands, but she’s never been more terrified than she is now—alone in a strange town, her carefully arranged future in tatters. She was supposed to meet a prospective groom, one her identical twin sister kindly screened on her behalf. But now that groom is taken, the town knows the truth about the twin swap, and Isolde has no one left to marry.Worse, her contract with a controlling manager will trap her for years unless she weds. But who would want a bride too sick to stand through a wedding march?Dr. Aston Garrett is a man of science, but there’s nothing clinical about the way he feels when he looks at Isolde Weatherford. She’s brilliant, beautiful… and hiding more pain than she lets on. He knows he can help her heal, but can he convince her she’s worthy of love, just as she is?With danger closing in, Isolde must return to the life that nearly broke her, or trust her heart, and the town doctor who’s come to claim it.Find out what happens in this sweet historical western romance! less

A dutiful young woman. A determined shopkeeper. And one gentlemen’s saloon. Amity Morton didn’t come to Fiddler’s Gap to start a fight. She came to help her uncle launch The Morton House, his “respectable” gentlemen’s saloon. Then Taylor Johnson offers a hand, a smile, and a front-row seat to the town’s orchestra and theater rehearsals, and suddenly Amity sees how a single business could change everything.Horace Morton is determined to win... moreA dutiful young woman. A determined shopkeeper. And one gentlemen’s saloon. Amity Morton didn’t come to Fiddler’s Gap to start a fight. She came to help her uncle launch The Morton House, his “respectable” gentlemen’s saloon. Then Taylor Johnson offers a hand, a smile, and a front-row seat to the town’s orchestra and theater rehearsals, and suddenly Amity sees how a single business could change everything.Horace Morton is determined to win. Taylor is just as determined to protect the town he loves—especially the woman caught in the crossfire. Amity must decide whether to play the part her uncle wrote…or write her own ending with the man who believes in her. One saloon, one town, and one steadfast man will decide her future. And just when she sees what that future could be, her uncle does the unthinkable.Enjoy this sweet historical Western romance as only Kit Morgan can deliver! less