Crescent Ridge Mail Order Brides Series by Jacqueline Carmine

Shawn Langley moved to Crescent Ridge after he left the military and found his life's purpose in fire and rescue. He spends his time saving stranded hikers and fighting the occasional wildfire and until recently that was enough. Watching his friend get married made him realize he has a gap in his life that isn't going to be filled by his career. He tries his luck with Pearl's Matchmaking Service but none of his matches have any interest in relocating to a remote mountain cabin... moreShawn Langley moved to Crescent Ridge after he left the military and found his life's purpose in fire and rescue. He spends his time saving stranded hikers and fighting the occasional wildfire and until recently that was enough. Watching his friend get married made him realize he has a gap in his life that isn't going to be filled by his career. He tries his luck with Pearl's Matchmaking Service but none of his matches have any interest in relocating to a remote mountain cabin. When he gets the call for a missing hiker in the middle of a summer storm, he doesn't expect to meet the one woman who sets his soul on fire. But she has a life in the city, and he knows there is zero chance she would ever give up her career to move to Crescent Ridge.Gloria Porter is visiting her sister for a week.A software developer who has built her career with a tech startup, she wants more out of life. A busy week with her sister's family has her longing for a family of her own. Taking a break, she ventures out on a nearby trail but the storm rolls in before she can make it back to her car. When Shawn finds her, she feels an instant connection. But she worries it's just an infatuation brought on by saving the damsel in distress.Full of romance and steamy scenes, every novella in the Crescent Ridge Mail Order Bride series features a different couple. HEA guaranteed with no cheating and can be read in a couple of hours. less

Poppy is a mail order bride. She's tired of life in Vegas, dancing for men who only place value on her body and not the woman underneath. She signs up for Pearl's Matchmaking and matches with William. A rugged mountain man who sends her cat memes and talks to her every day. When she takes the leap to move to Crescent Ridge and marry William, she's ready for her happily ever after.William isn't good with people... morePoppy is a mail order bride. She's tired of life in Vegas, dancing for men who only place value on her body and not the woman underneath. She signs up for Pearl's Matchmaking and matches with William. A rugged mountain man who sends her cat memes and talks to her every day. When she takes the leap to move to Crescent Ridge and marry William, she's ready for her happily ever after.William isn't good with people. He's always been a bit awkward, but Pearl's makes it so that he can talk to the woman of his dreams. When she accepts his proposal and agrees to move to Crescent Ridge he is over the moon. He even decides to surprise her at the airport rather than the hotel later. Poppy looks different with her natural hair color and without her colored contacts. Before William thinks twice, he puts his foot in his mouth accusing Poppy of catfishing him. He can only hope that she'll forgive him and let him prove that he loves her for herself and not the way she looks. Blonde or brunette. Stripper or ballet dancer. William has met his perfect bride. He just needs to convince her to be his wife.Every novella in the Crescent Ridge Mail Order Brides Series is a standalone featuring a different couple with a guaranteed HEA, no cheating, and no OWD. less

Angie Miller is in Crescent Ridge visiting her friend when she meets the man of her dreams. She recognizes his voice instantly from her favorite erotic audio platform, Wicked. He's LingeringFev3r, and she is his biggest fan. She listens to his voice as he talks her to one peak after another every single night. He seems to be into her, but he barely utters a word when she's around. She finds his profile on the mail order bride app and sends him a message, but he never replies... moreAngie Miller is in Crescent Ridge visiting her friend when she meets the man of her dreams. She recognizes his voice instantly from her favorite erotic audio platform, Wicked. He's LingeringFev3r, and she is his biggest fan. She listens to his voice as he talks her to one peak after another every single night. He seems to be into her, but he barely utters a word when she's around. She finds his profile on the mail order bride app and sends him a message, but he never replies.Will she ever be able to hear him talk dirty to her in person or will she have to settle for his audios on Wicked?Eric Johnson signed up for Pearl's Mail Order Bride program but never checks his account. He has selective mutism, and he struggles with talking to women, especially when they're as attractive as Angie. She's only in town to visit a friend but he wants her to stay as his wife. Despite his struggle to talk in her presence he manages to score a date to the fall festival.After the perfect date and a passion filled night will he be able to convince her to stay in Crescent Ridge as his bride or will she return to Las Vegas?Full of romance and steamy scenes, every novella in the Crescent Ridge Mail Order Bride series features a different couple. HEA guaranteed with no cheating, no OWD and can be read in a couple of hours. less

Jeb never signed up for Pearl's Matchmaking Service. He may want a wife like any other man but he's not delusional enough to believe a woman would ever pick a gruff man like him. All the locals think he's crazy that he lives off grid. If the people who call Crescent Ridge home think he's odd, there's no chance that a bride would think any different. Besides, he doesn't have a cell phone or computer so even if he wanted, he couldn't set up a profile... moreJeb never signed up for Pearl's Matchmaking Service. He may want a wife like any other man but he's not delusional enough to believe a woman would ever pick a gruff man like him. All the locals think he's crazy that he lives off grid. If the people who call Crescent Ridge home think he's odd, there's no chance that a bride would think any different. Besides, he doesn't have a cell phone or computer so even if he wanted, he couldn't set up a profile. So, he'll keep hunting and trapping and living his best life. Alone.Elizabeth has always been a dreamer. She's driven around the country in her van for the last three years. She likes to think she's a free spirit, but others have called her a drifter. Looking to settle in one place and put down roots she signed up to be a mail order bride. Driving all the way to Crescent Ridge she arrived early and planning to surprise her fiancé caught him red handed with another woman. The ridge has a magic all its own and she decides to stay put for a bit, waitressing at the local diner. It's love at first sight.He's nothing like the man who promised her the moon with pretty words he didn't mean. Jeb is gruff, rude and a straight shooter. Elizabeth knows she can trust him to be honest and it doesn't hurt that he looks like the men from her favorite romance novels. He thinks she's too good for the likes of him, but she has made up her mind. She's found her husband. Now she just needs to convince him that she's ready to settle down.Full of romance and steamy scenes, every novella in the Crescent Ridge Mail Order Bride series features a different couple. HEA guaranteed with no cheating and can be read in a couple of hours. less

Alisa thought she was getting married to the man of her dreams.But on the day of their wedding, she catches him banging her mom. Fairytale wedding with prince charming is out. When a mountain man swoops in to take her away from the trainwreck she's all too happy to leave with him. It doesn't hurt that he's tall, blonde, with a body to die for. She signed up to be a mail order bride but that doesn't seem to be working out and she's willing to take another chance on a stranger... moreAlisa thought she was getting married to the man of her dreams.But on the day of their wedding, she catches him banging her mom. Fairytale wedding with prince charming is out. When a mountain man swoops in to take her away from the trainwreck she's all too happy to leave with him. It doesn't hurt that he's tall, blonde, with a body to die for. She signed up to be a mail order bride but that doesn't seem to be working out and she's willing to take another chance on a stranger. At least this man doesn't spare her mother a second glance.Liam is a volunteer firefighter and a master in his workshop.Heroic and self-sacrificing to a fault, Liam is tired of watching everyone settle down around him. He wants a wife for himself but there's no single women in Crescent Ridge and the women he's talked to on Pearl's Matchmaking App aren't what he's looking for. He sees Alisa from afar while she's making the final arrangements for her wedding. Fighting the urge to take her for himself he doesn't approach her.Watching and waiting until finally he seizes his chance. She doesn't want to marry her fiancé? Fine by Liam, he has the entire weekend to convince her to switch bridegrooms. Because he's finally met the woman he wants to marry and he's not going to let her go without doing his best to show her that they're meant for each other.Full of romance and steamy scenes, every novella in the Crescent Ridge Mail Order Bride series features a different couple. HEA guaranteed with no cheating and can be read in a couple of hours. less

Willow is on the run.100k is more money than Willow makes in a year. It's also how much debt she inherited when her father died. The Carrisi family runs Chicago with an iron fist, and she needs a way out before they come to collect the debt one way or another. Then she sees the flyer for Pearl's Mail Order Brides. Marrying a stranger seems crazy but with time running down it quickly becomes her best choice.Corey Peters is a disaster walking. He's an excellent firefighter... moreWillow is on the run.100k is more money than Willow makes in a year. It's also how much debt she inherited when her father died. The Carrisi family runs Chicago with an iron fist, and she needs a way out before they come to collect the debt one way or another. Then she sees the flyer for Pearl's Mail Order Brides. Marrying a stranger seems crazy but with time running down it quickly becomes her best choice.Corey Peters is a disaster walking. He's an excellent firefighter. In the field he has to make snap decisions without time to second guess his instincts leaving no room for the swirling panic that makes him freeze up over everyday decisions. Having Willow match with him feels too good to be true. She doesn't hesitate to propose or make arrangements for their marriage. With his consent she barrels ahead and all he has to do is suit up and show up. With Willow there is no anxiety. She doesn't waffle with her decisions or demand he make a choice. She's his ideal woman and he knows she needs his protection. Something chased her into his arms and if it follows her there will be hell to pay.Just as she's settling into her new life and falling for her gentle husband the trouble Willow left behind in Chicago catches up to her. Will the love they've found be enough to withstand the storm coming their way or will it tear them apart?Full of romance and steamy scenes, every novella in the Crescent Ridge Mail Order Bride series features a different couple. HEA guaranteed with no cheating or OWD and can be read in a couple of hours. less

Miranda is tired of failed relationships.She's not getting any younger and her biological clock is ticking louder and louder with each passing year. Signing up for Pearl's Mail Order Brides seemed like a great idea after a bottle of red wine. Not so much when her fiancé insists on an impulsive camping trip the same day he picks her up at the airport. Worst idea ever by the time he abandons her after she refuses to have sex with him... moreMiranda is tired of failed relationships.She's not getting any younger and her biological clock is ticking louder and louder with each passing year. Signing up for Pearl's Mail Order Brides seemed like a great idea after a bottle of red wine. Not so much when her fiancé insists on an impulsive camping trip the same day he picks her up at the airport. Worst idea ever by the time he abandons her after she refuses to have sex with him. He takes the only vehicle, the tent, and all the supplies with him. She took a chance on love and like every time before it backfired.Joe watches in awe as one by one all his friends meet their soulmate.He knows that Pearl's Mail Order Brides app has worked miracles for his coworkers and friends, but he prefers to meet someone the old-fashioned way. A meet cute in a coffee shop or something similar. He wants love at first sight just like his parents. Something that seems impossible in a town like Crescent Ridge where the only single women are older than his grandmother. Then he gets a phone call asking him to check on a campsite near the mountain peak. A bad storm is rolling in and a group of campers insisted that they could handle the rough weather. It's Joe's job to check that they're properly prepared or encourage them to leave. But when he gets to the site, there's only one abandoned camper and with one look he knows that she is the one he's been waiting for all this time.Miranda has sworn off men. Effective immediately. Can Joe convince her to give him a chance? Or will she leave Crescent Ridge and their chance at love behind forever?Every novella in the Crescent Ridge Mail Order Brides Series is a standalone featuring a different couple with a guaranteed HEA, no cheating, and no OWD. less

Caroline comes from money but her reputation is in tatters. In her social circles, reputation is everything. No one wants to do business with a disreputable family, and they certainly don’t want to let her marry their sons. She signs up for the mail order bride website imagining herself the wife of a wealthy man. One who lives far away from Los Angeles.Marcus comes from a family with a strong work ethic but no fortune to speak of... moreCaroline comes from money but her reputation is in tatters. In her social circles, reputation is everything. No one wants to do business with a disreputable family, and they certainly don’t want to let her marry their sons. She signs up for the mail order bride website imagining herself the wife of a wealthy man. One who lives far away from Los Angeles.Marcus comes from a family with a strong work ethic but no fortune to speak of. With everyone coupling up for the holidays, he is more sensitive than ever to the fact that he is alone. On a reckless whim he signs up for Pearl’s Mail Order Brides. He never expected the venture to work but when he matches with Caroline, the thought of not spending another winter alone has him stepping out of his comfort zone.One whirlwind marriage later and suddenly two very different people are in forced proximity. Will their love become strong enough to endure their differences or will they go their separate ways?Full of romance and steamy scenes, every novella in the Crescent Ridge Mail Order Bride series features a different couple. HEA guaranteed with no cheating and can be read in a couple of hours. less