Wyoming Frontier Christmas Brides Series by Shania Thorne

A timid librarian. A gruff widower and father. One Christmas that will change everything.When Boston librarian Eleanor Vance inherits a homestead in the Wyoming Territory, she sees it as her chance to finally live the adventures she's only read about in books. But upon arrival, she discovers her "inheritance" is nothing more than a dilapidated cabin on land claimed by Samuel Holt - a widower with winter-sky eyes and a heart locked away by grief... moreA timid librarian. A gruff widower and father. One Christmas that will change everything.When Boston librarian Eleanor Vance inherits a homestead in the Wyoming Territory, she sees it as her chance to finally live the adventures she's only read about in books. But upon arrival, she discovers her "inheritance" is nothing more than a dilapidated cabin on land claimed by Samuel Holt - a widower with winter-sky eyes and a heart locked away by grief.Sam has no time for a city woman who can't even start a fire, but he needs a wife to prove up his land claim. His proposal is a marriage of convenience. Nothing more.Nora accepts, not for the land, but for the shy five-year-old girl hiding behind her father's legs. Little Clara needs a mother, and Nora needs a purpose beyond cataloging other people's stories.As Christmas approaches and the Wyoming winter closes in, Nora struggles to find her place in this harsh new world. She burns meals, fails at frontier chores, and feels hopelessly out of her depth. But when a crisis threatens their fragile family, Nora discovers that strength comes in many forms - and that the greatest adventures aren't found in books, but in the courage to open your heart.Can a marriage born of necessity become a family forged by love? Or will the ghosts of the past keep them from the Christmas miracle they all need?A heartwarming, clean, inspirational Christmas romance novella set on the 1880s frontier, perfect for fans of wholesome historical love stories and second-chance families. less

She came for a mail-order marriage. She got the wrong brother. And no way home.Widow Alma Browne traveled halfway across the country with her young son, seeking safety and a fresh start as a mail-order bride. But when she steps off the train in Wyoming Territory, her intended husband is already dead.His older brother, Gideon, is nothing like the gentle man whose letters gave her hope. He's gruff, grieving, and makes it abundantly clear that a ready-made family is the last thing he needs... moreShe came for a mail-order marriage. She got the wrong brother. And no way home.Widow Alma Browne traveled halfway across the country with her young son, seeking safety and a fresh start as a mail-order bride. But when she steps off the train in Wyoming Territory, her intended husband is already dead.His older brother, Gideon, is nothing like the gentle man whose letters gave her hope. He's gruff, grieving, and makes it abundantly clear that a ready-made family is the last thing he needs.Stranded with no money and nowhere to go, Alma has only one accept Gideon's cold proposal of a business arrangement.She'll keep house. He'll provide shelter. That's all it can ever be. Or so they both believe.But as Christmas approaches and they're trapped together by a fierce blizzard, something unexpected begins to thaw the ice around Gideon's wounded heart. Alma's quiet strength and her son's innocent trust chip away at the walls he's built.And when Gideon discovers a secret that could save his failing ranch - but only at the cost of Alma's trust - he must decide what matters his pride or his family.Can a marriage born of desperation become a love worth keeping? A heartwarming Christmas tale of second chances, found family, and the healing power of love in the untamed West. Part of a series, but can be read as a standalone. Perfect for a quick, wholesome, inspirational escape. less

He lost his voice in war. She lost her brother to it. Together, they discover that healing requires more than time.Abigail Turner came to Wyoming searching for answers about her missing brother. Instead, she found Captain Charles Clark - an injured soldier returned from war with devastating injuries and a silence so profound it's become a prison.Hired as his nurse, Abby discovers that Charles's scars run deeper than the burns that mark his face... moreHe lost his voice in war. She lost her brother to it. Together, they discover that healing requires more than time.Abigail Turner came to Wyoming searching for answers about her missing brother. Instead, she found Captain Charles Clark - an injured soldier returned from war with devastating injuries and a silence so profound it's become a prison.Hired as his nurse, Abby discovers that Charles's scars run deeper than the burns that mark his face. For three years, he's convinced himself that he doesn't deserve to live. That survival makes him a coward. That isolation is penance for sins he believes he committed.But Abby knows something about loss. And she refuses to let him face it alone.As Christmas approaches and Abby's gentle persistence begins to thaw the walls Charles has built, she discovers a connection between them she never expected. Charles knew her brother. And the truth about what happened in those final moments will test everything she believes about forgiveness and grace. A powerful, inspirational story of trauma, forgiveness, and the transformative power of Christmas grace. less

When a righteous sheriff finds an abandoned baby on Christmas night, the only person who can help him is the town's reclusive midwife.Sheriff Daniel Gray has built his life on rules, order, and duty. He believes in justice and following the law. But when he discovers a newborn girl left on a doorstep with nothing but a blanket, all his certainty crumbles.He needs help. And the only person capable of giving it is Lenora Webb... moreWhen a righteous sheriff finds an abandoned baby on Christmas night, the only person who can help him is the town's reclusive midwife.Sheriff Daniel Gray has built his life on rules, order, and duty. He believes in justice and following the law. But when he discovers a newborn girl left on a doorstep with nothing but a blanket, all his certainty crumbles.He needs help. And the only person capable of giving it is Lenora Webb.Lenora has spent years as the town's midwife and healer, misunderstood for her independence and her unconventional ways. The townspeople whisper about her, call her strange, keep their distance. She's made peace with being alone. Or so she tells herself.But when the stern, unyielding sheriff appears at her door with a baby and a desperate plea, everything changes.Caring for the newborn through the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve forces them both to confront the walls they've built around their hearts. Daniel discovers that mercy is as important as justice. Lenora discovers that she was never meant to be alone.As midnight approaches on New Year's Eve, two guarded hearts learn the family is not just inherited. It's forged from compassion, from choosing each other, from the willingness to believe in second chances.In a small cottage in Wyoming Territory, a lawman, a healer, and an abandoned baby discover that the greatest resolution of all is the resolution to love and be loved. A tender story of redemption, unexpected family, and the transformative power of grace. Perfect for a short, inspirational escape. less