Welcome back to Romance Sweet Reads. Today we're going to continue with our feature of a new series of sweet/inspirational, western historical romances. The series, RESCUE ME (Mail-Order Brides) consists of twenty-five books, releasing once per week, every Monday. So, sit back and enjoy!
The fifth book in the Rescue Me (Mail Order Brides) series, is Corrine, by Author Nancy Fraser.
Unfortunately, for Corrine, her stepfather has designs on her fortune. In order to get control, he plans to have her declared incompetent and sequestered in a mental hospital.
When she’s unable to find a solicitor willing to help her fight her stepfather’s charges, Corrine makes the decision to run away. A chance discovery of local mail-order bride service leads her to apply. They quickly find her a match. An Oregon rancher is looking for wife to help him run his home and business. He makes a formal offer through the service, which Corrine accepts. However, she has conditions.
Will Aiden Thomas accept his potential bride’s demands? And, when Corrine’s stepfather sends Pinkerton men looking for his runaway meal ticket, will Aiden be willing to put his life on the line to protect her?
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Ebb Rawlings, the station manager, was there to meet the coach, as was Sheriff Denning. As soon as the driver jumped to the ground, Ebb reached for the handle and yanked the door open, offering his hand to the first passenger.
“Thirty minutes, ma’am,” Ebb responded, turning sideways to watch as the woman sashayed her way toward the café.
The next to disembark was Toby Grassley—the blacksmith’s son—no doubt on his way back from picking up supplies in Albany. Another man, unknown to Aiden, followed Toby. Then, nothing.
Had his intended missed the stage?
On his way to ask Ebb if that were the case, he was stopped short when a small, white-gloved hand appeared from inside the coach and settled in the sheriff’s larger grasp. The hand was followed by a foot wearing white leather button-top shoes.
The young woman that followed, was a sight to behold. Dressed in an elegant traveling suit and veiled hat, she was the epitome of class and breeding. Aiden’s heart hammered. Was this Corrine Smith? He hoped with every ounce of his being that it was, for she was beautiful. He hastened his steps, nearly skidding to a stop at the step leading to the platform.
“What brings you to Golden Springs, little lady?” Matt Denning asked, turning on his legendary cowboy charm.
“I do,” Aiden said firmly. “Assuming, of course, you’re Miss Smith.”
“That I am,” she confirmed. “You must be Mister Thomas.”
Aiden bowed slightly. “Yes. That would be me.”
Denning shot him a grin. “So, this is the young woman Sadie Miller can’t stop talking about.” The sheriff shifted his gaze from Aiden to Corrine and back again. “Not that I can blame her. You’re a very lovely addition to our small town.”
The stage driver dropped four large leather traveling bags at Aiden’s feet. “My horses will be grateful for the lighter load,” he joked.
When she laid her hand against the grizzled man’s arm, a spark of jealousy shot its way through Aiden.
“Thank you so much for your fine care, Sam. And, for patiently answering all my silly questions.”
Sam doffed his dusty hat. “It was my pleasure.”
She waved her hand at a second man who sat atop the stage, his scowl lifting in a half-smile. “It was nice meeting you too, Sully.”
He grunted a response before spitting tobacco onto the dirt road.
“My wagon is just over here,” Aiden explained, suddenly wishing he brought Sadie’s carriage instead. “I hope you don’t mind riding in the open.”
“There’s a parasol strapped to one of my bags,” she told him. “If you could retrieve it for me, I would appreciate it. If it’s okay, I’m going to send a telegram confirming my arrival while you load your wagon.”
Even the delicate wisp of her voice set his nerves on full alert.
Nancy Fraser a Top 100 best-selling and award-winning author. She is the 2022 winner of the NEST (National Excellence in Story Telling) award for her western historical romance, An Honorable Man for Katarina.
She's also the granddaughter of a Methodist minister known for his fire-and-brimstone approach to his faith. Nancy has brought some of his spirit into her Christian romances. And, her own off-beat sense of humor to her clean & wholesome books.
When not writing (which is almost never), Nancy dotes on her five wonderful grandchildren and looks forward to traveling and reading when time permits. Nancy lives in Atlantic Canada where she enjoys the relaxed pace and colorful people.
Women on the run! But from what? Will they need rescuing? Or, will these intrepid heroines have the faith and the strength to rescue themselves while finding their ultimate reward? True love!
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Blessings,
Nancy
Congratulations on this latest release! Sounds great. Love the cover, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt! This sounds like an awesome read and is heading straight to the TBR pile!
ReplyDeleteWonderful excerpt. Can't wait to read it - I've already downloaded my copy!
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