Brides and Promises: Mail Order Bride Romance Collection Kindle Edition by Ruby Hill

Book Synopsis:

"Swoon-worthy mail-order bride romances. Follow Grace, Hazel, and Charlotte as they leave everything behind and embark on adventures to find hope, love, and happiness!

FINDING HOPE
Miss Grace Thackery never believed that she would marry because she thought she was too plain. When a friend gives her a copy of Matrimonial News, Grace has hope that she might find a husband who is not focused on outward beauty but instead can appreciate the other qualities she possesses.

After corresponding with a man, Grace agrees to move to Montana to get married. However, when her future husband asks for a picture, Grace worries that he will cancel the engagement when he sees her photograph.

An acquaintance convinces Grace to paint her face, add some padding, and wear a wig to alter her beauty for the photograph. Reluctantly, Grace agrees but harbors great guilt over being deceitful.

When she arrives in Montana, the man she is supposed to marry leaves her at the train station when her appearance does not match the picture she sent. Alone and scared, Grace does not know what to do next.

Hope is not lost… Grace meets a man that appreciates her looks and her character, but she also knows that allowing herself to have feelings for him will come with many challenges. Will Grace ever have a second chance at happiness?


THE BRIDE’S HEART
After a traumatic event, Hazel is tired of being pitied by her family and the people who live in her small town.

As a way to escape her past, Hazel moves to a new town as a mail-order bride to marry Stephen, a ruggedly handsome rancher. Hazel has no interest in falling in love, and neither does Stephen. The agreement is that Hazel will manage the house and Stephen will manage the ranch.

Stephen likes things in order, and Hazel is more of a free spirit who takes time to appreciate the small things in life. They don’t understand each other, and they find that their differences lead to arguments.

However, every time Stephen looks at Hazel, she feels something build inside her. Will their differences drive them apart, or is there more to this handsome cowboy than meets the eye? Will Hazel ever find true happiness? And will it be at Stephen’s side?


LOVE’S CHANCE
Charlotte was given every luxury in life growing up. Although she learned how to appreciate the finer things in life, she never learned how to cook or clean. Those skills didn’t matter because Charlotte knew she would only marry a man that could give her the same type of lifestyle her father had given her.

A tragedy strikes Charlotte’s family and her father lets her know that the money is all gone. Charlotte is devastated and makes the decision to become a mail-order bride to relieve her parents from their financial responsibility of taking care of her.
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Paul is looking for a woman who isn’t afraid to work hard. He can’t handle all the responsibilities that come along with owning a farm, so he needs someone to cook, clean, and even help on the farm when needed.

When Charlotte arrives, Paul soon realizes that his new wife is hiding a secret. Can this secret drive them apart? Did he just make the biggest mistake of his life?"

If you love historical western and mail-order bride romance books with twists and turns, you will love this sweet and clean romance collection.

Authors Note: These are clean, stand-alone romances, so there are no cliffhangers.

Title:  Brides and Promises:  Mail Order Bride Romance Collection

Author:  Ruby Hill

Publisher:  R.H.  

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Brides and Promises:  Mail Order Bride Romance" by Ruby Hill

My Rationalization:

These were three well-written stories that will give one thought to ponder over long after the read.

First, we have 'Finding Hope' as we have Grace Thackery thinking that she was to plain looking and feeling that she had to redo herself for her future husband.  Only to find out what she needed was to
'be honest not only with herself and with others.'  Will Grace be able to step out on faith and find hope?

Then we move on to 'The Bride's Heart' and find Hazel needs to learn to trust others after a traumatic event that happen to her with someone she thought she loved.  What will happen when she attempts to start a new life as a mail-order bride? What will happen when Hazel meets Stephan Grant in Thorn Creek?

And then lastly we have 'Love's Chance' where Charlotte needing to learn how to be honest about what has gone in on her past.  Growing up with servants, Charlotte couldn't cook, sew, do laundry or anything.  Who in the world would want her for a mail-order bride?  Well, without Paul Douglas from Hidden River, CA. knowing all that was going on with Charlotte this story will take on quite a read.  If only Charlotte would have been honest all upfront things may have run a little smoother.

If you are looking for a 'sweet clean romance' stories that will touch your heart you have come to the right place. For Ms. Hills collection here will give it to you in some historical romances as we find Grace, Hazel, and Charlotte who will share there 'hopes, uncertainties, twists & turns and even surprises as they will find a new life and a HEA.

Sweet Western Hearts: Mail Order Bride Romance Collection Kindle Edition by Ruby Hill

Book Synopsis:

"**A new book in the series, Westward for Love, can only be found in this romance collection!**

Heartwarming historical western romances. Follow these mail order brides as they embark on adventures and reveal deep secrets. Discover mystery, hope, and love in the stories of these five strong, independent women!

Love Can Wait
When a mail-order bride must prove her new husband’s innocence in a murder case, their love is put to the ultimate test!

Rancher’s Heart
Clara must face a dangerous situation with her new husband, but she is not entirely sure if she can trust him. Is her new husband a kind, genteel man, or is he one of the outlaws terrorizing their town?

Broken Betrothal
A mail-order bride mystery romance to warm your heart.

Westward for Love
When a young widow helps two strangers, she gets caught up in events she would have never thought possible. One of the strangers could be the love she has always wanted—if she determines he can be trusted.

Love is Kind
When Alice becomes a new mother and a widow all in the same night, her world falls apart. Can she ever learn to trust again?"

If you love historical western and mail-order bride romance books with twists and turns, you will love this sweet and clean romance collection. Authors Note: These are clean, stand-alone romances, so there are no cliffhangers.

Title:  Sweet Western Hearts:  Mail Order Bride Romance Collection

Author:  Ruby Hill

Publisher:  R.H.                           

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Sweet Western Hearts:  Mail Order Bride Romance" by Ruby Hill

My Rationalization:  

"If you love historical western and mail-order bride romance books with twists and turns, you will love this sweet and clean romance collection. Authors Note: These are clean, stand-alone romances, so there are no cliffhangers."

Love Can Wait:

Will Emma Jamieson [mail order bride] get used to the dusk storms along with her meeting Dr. Jonathan Newford.  Would Emma get used to Jonathan being a doctor who would always be on call and she wouldn't see much of him?  The story will get darker as there will be a murder in the town and fingers are pointing right at Jonathan. Will the bad person be caught?  How will this all work out for Emma and Jonathan?  By the end of this read, the author gives the reader quite a picture of what it was like living in Frankston.  

Rancher's Heart:
Clara Penton was a mail order bride married to Robert Penton from Charbrook Colorado.  After learning why Robert spoke very little to anyone including Clara.  No wonder Clara was lead to believe he was on the wrong side of the law due to some of his actions. That was one thing about this story that I didn't care for and that was how silent Robert was to Clara making life quite hard for her. However, things will change and she finds out that maybe her family was involved.  I will stop here and say you will have to pick up "Rancher's Heart" to see how this mystery in this well-written story will all come out. 

Broken Betrothal:
What will Nora [mail order bride] do when she finds out her to be husband [Peter Shaw] has died?  Will Nora except help by being a housekeeper for Joseph?  This author really gives the reader quite a good well-written mystery when a creepy relative shows up that will definitely keep you turning the pages to see how this story will all turn out for Nora. 

Westward for Love:
Life was heard for Annie who was a mail-order bride with life going well for her until her older husband Paul dies suddenly.  And she is left with an adult son, Simon who for some reason makes the most of his time terrorizing her and wanting Annie to marry him.  What will happen where Laura and her brother Joe come into the picture?  How will this story all come together?  Well, you will have to pick up 'Westward for Love' to see if there will be a happy ending for Annie.   

Love Is Kind:

This was a hard read in how Alice mail order bride was treated by her husband. She was indeed a resilient young woman who was married to one 'unfeeling man' who dies the same day their son was born.  How will she make it having to take care of her son and a farm by herself?  Well, to find out you will have to pick up "Love Is Kind" to find out.    

What I enjoyed by all of these five nice collections of mail order brides western historical romances was that they were a 'clean and sweet' read.  It was really something seeing how theses five mail order brides did have one thing in common and that was loneliness that drove each one to take a leap of faith that their lives would be changed by making this move. Did I have a favorite one?  No, I enjoyed reading all of them!  Would I recommend "Sweet Western Hearts: Mail Order Bride Romance Collection?"  YES!