Book Reviews / C+ Reviews19th century / American historical / Civil-War / Historical / Mail-Order-Bride / Seattle / women's rights / Womens-Fiction5 Comments
It’s 1864 in downtrodden Lowell, Massachusetts. The Civil War has taken its toll on the town—leaving the economy in ruin and its women in dire straits. That is, until Asa Mercer arrives on a peculiar, but providential, errand: he seeks high-minded women who can exert an elevating influence in Seattle, ... more >
B ReviewsAmerican historical / arranged-marriage / Historical / Mail-Order-Bride / western17 Comments
SHE HAS NOWHERE LEFT TO TURN Jane Middlebourne needs a way out. In 1891, life in New York is unforgiving for a young woman with no prospects, especially when her family wants nothing to do with her. So when Jane discovers an ad for a mail-order bride needed in Bitter ... more >
B+ Reviews / C Reviews / C+ ReviewsCindy Gerard / Contemporary / Harlequin Treasury / Mail-Order-Bride / Minnesota / Model / unrequited-love2 Comments
Book #1: The Bride Wore Blue The cheesy title refers to the epilogue, but I’m glad I took the time to dive into The Bride Wore Blue. JD “Blue” Hazzard fell in love with Maggie “Stretch” Adams when they were teenagers, and his unrequited love has remained for fifteen years. ... more >
Book Reviews / C Reviews Category / C- Reviews / EbooksMail-Order-Bride / western3 Comments
Dear Mrs Eldridge, I think this is a first book from you and sorry to say, I can tell it. I’ve long been a fan of Western romances and you manage to hit just about every cliche in one that deals with an Indian/White romance. First we have our white, ... more >
B Reviews Category / B- Reviews / Book Reviews / EbooksColorado / Mail-Order-Bride / War / Military / western6 Comments
Dear Ms. Bold, I like arranged marriage/marriage of convenience type plots. Here’s a couple, forced to get married, who then have to find a way to love. And since westerns are also a favorite, the mail order bride plot is tailor made for me. When I did my review of ... more >