Modern Mail Order Bride

Amanda Perkins boarded a train, then a plane headed north to Alaska to marry one man and ended up snowbound with another. Riley Bishop knew the moment he saw her on the sidewalk in his small town that he wanted her for himself. Through an odd turn of events, both Amanda and Riley ended up getting exactly what they wanted.

Pecola Peters found herself standing in a courtroom before a judge in the middle of nowhere Montana getting married to a burly rancher with kind eyes and thick black hair - because of two ugly women. Hideous would be a correct term for how the two women looked in appearance but not in temperament, yet they had gotten married — to two good men. Good looking men of means. For a decent looking woman like Pecola with a horrible dating history, combined with the recent reality of two men physically running away from her, such an imbalance in the fairy tale is what pushed her to this ending. Today she was getting hitched. In Montana. In the middle of nowhere. To a burly rancher with kind eyes and thick black hair named Billy Joe Johnson.

In one night, she lost everything she loved. In one man she learned to love everything she lost. Starting over, never felt so damned good.

Kalinda Marsh, the toast of the internet, soon found out how quickly web based fame can become a nasty reality.Needing a fresh start, she answered an ad for a mail order bride for an Oregonian Outfitter in need of a wife with internet marketing skills.Paul, a member of an old Oregonian family, but he wants no part of the deforestation Darton Industries is about to embark upon in an unspoiled area. An untouched 20,000 acres in the corner of Eastern Oregon is where he decides to make a stand, but it is lonely. He needs a wife who can see his vision and help him fight to keep the beautiful wide open spaces for future generations to enjoy.Kalinda Marsh agreed to be his wife and help him build new paths. Together, the trails of Oregon weren't the only things they set ablaze.

On a rainy night in Georgia, Ezekiel Neary lights a fire in the old hunting cabin in the mountains where he, his two brothers and father would come to get away from it. Healing from a gunshot wound, the post-traumatic stress has left him less than fit for human company. Company was more than he bargained for when a naked pregnant woman in labor shows up on his doorstep. The roads are washed out and Aisha Miller has no choice but to run from her captor or risk bringing her child into the world in a dark cabin. Praying, she runs wildly through the woods, ending on a washed out road. The only glimmer of hope is a blue mailbox, partially rusted, halfway sticking out under the sparse moonlight. The lone cabin sits on a hill, with two large windows looking down on her as if to pity her circumstance. Half crawling, the contractions are one minute apart and she prays that the figure in the window will be a Godsend versus the nightmare she just escape. Join me as we head to Georgia for a new twist in the happily ever after of Ezekiel and Aisha.

Cabrina Roberts flew to Las Vegas to have a face to face conversation and get a possible lead on her friend, Aisha Miller's disappearance. What she finds instead is Gabriel Neary, codename Buckeye, a CIA Agent that is too handsome for his own good. Add in two free tickets to a hypnotist show, a bottle of cheap champagne and the pair wakes up the next morning to find themselves married. Throw in a road trip to Georgia, loads of laughs, and a couple who are simply too perfect for each other to ignore, Buckeye and his babe, begin a not so traditional romance across the miles.

The matchmaking, mail order bride lady set them up on a date with free tickets to a Vegas show. A reckless passionate night, a few sleepovers and fast forward three months later, Isiah Neary wasn't surprised by the phone call from DeShondra Leman. He knew it was coming. He expected it. Isiah just didn't expect it to be so much damned fun. Fall in love with DeShondra and Isiah, a man known as Bleu, with a fixation on perfect grass and a great glass of Bourbon as we close out the Neary Saga. Bleu, grass, bourbon, but there is so much more to this man as DeShondra finds out.

Khloe Burgess was having a bad week. The last entry into her week long journey down the slope into Hell, ended with her standing in the rain on a sidewalk in New York. The nice lady took her inside and began a conversation which changed her life. In Tennessee, Beauregard Montgomery was tired. The lonely mountain existence he lived needed a shake up. Against his better judgement, he placed an ad for a mail order bride. His criteria, so specific, he highly doubted the woman in New York would find him the right wife. He was wrong and Khloe Burgess was just right. Saddle up for a new adventure as we head to the Smoky Mountains to spend time falling in love with Khloe and her Beau, the Tennessee Mountain Man.

Kevia Caplan spent her entire life as a caregiver, first to her parents and then to her spoiled baby sister. When her sister tells her she's going to become a mail-order bride, Kevia tags along to ensure her sister's safety.Things go horribly awry and Kevia finds herself stranded in Arizona with a note from her sister. "You must learn to trust…find Brecklin Murphy in Roosevelt."The wedding is in three days as Kevia makes her hilarious journey to get to the man her sister is scheduled to marry, however, along the way, she discovers many things about herself and the groom to be.Brecklin Murphy is waiting for her.The journey is only the start of their love story.

Angelis Franklin arrived in New York with one goal in mind, sign the paperwork and secure a mail order bride. The night before the contract signing, in the hotel lobby bar, he met a woman that could derail all of his well laid plans. He offered her one cautionary warning, "Should our paths cross again, you're not going to get away from me. Tonight, consider yourself lucky that this is the wrong place and wrong time."Fauvette Cassowary arrived in New York on a honeymoon for a wedding that didn't happen, accompanied by her mother, Birdie who was more than a handful. The only glimmer of hope for the trip was a tall stranger she met the night before in the hotel bar. He offered a warning which made her tingle with excitement and wondering what if…Fast forward to a day later, through a set of odd coincidences, Fauvette finds herself in a match maker's office staring at a computer screen. On the monitor was four men, whom the matchmaker said was her perfect match.Fauvette's head snapped around when she saw the four images. Two looked pretty much like her ex and she wanted no part of either of them. The third one looked as if he enjoyed clipping the wings off of flies but the fourth one, "Him!" She exclaimed pointing at the screen.It was the man from the bar last night. There were no such things as coincidences and Fauvette knew, she had matched her meet.Climb aboard the love train, as we rattle up the tracks for love, laughs and Moonlight in Vermont.

Lakota Simjak is nothing like he looks. A laid-back kind of fella that takes life as it comes, while enjoying the simple beauty of the day to days. However, the lonely nights and eternal mornings tells him it's time for a change. He wants a wife. Melody Willis' trophy case displays thirty years of being in the music business and performances all over the world. Yet, she goes to bed alone. Tired of fighting in the rat race she takes a chance. Dressed down, she heads to the offices of the Perfect Match and sits in front of the screen. It didn't take her long to find the one thing she wanted. Through the screen his heart called to her as well. "Coraline, I'm going to marry him," Melody said with a definitive nod of her head. The rest they say, is for the history books. Pack your bags and climb aboard for the funniest ride into the remote wilderness of Maine for a hearty helping of Lobsters, Bisques and Berries.

Symphony Willis wasn't about to let her big sister have all the fun. Placing a call to Melody, she asked the question everyone wanted to know, "where did you meet Lakota?"Following the directions sent via text, Symphony walked into the offices of Perfect Match to start a journey that opened not only a lot of doors, but her heart to understanding what it truly means to be family.Saddle up as we head West to a family farm in Oklahoma that specializes in Sunflowers and Honey.

Demeter Reynolds found the man she wanted to call her husband. Funny thing was, her bestie also found him, on a matchmaking service. The same man Demeter spent two hours helping clean up the old Miller Place for his new restaurant, had paid for a mail-order bride. If her bestie Sylvia Bloom could match with Mateo Zingales, then she would fly to New York, go to the matchmaking offices, and answer the test questions exactly as Sylvia did. The plan was solid and almost worked. She failed to factor in two items, one was the owner of Perfect Match. The second was Mr. Zingales himself. We're inviting you to Marked Tree, Arkansas, and a roller coaster ride inside Demeter's journey to happiness. Turn the page, and come inside to meet Mateo Zingales and Demeter Reynolds, owners of a Cuban and soul food restaurant, thirty-five minutes West of Memphis. They promise you'll leave with warmth in your soul and a full belly.

Jeremy Husking of Nebraska City, Nebraska, wants to be governor of the state. Mateo knows his foster brother is going to need some mighty powerful magic and places a call to his former teacher at Julliard, Bethany Greene.Mateo called in a favor with Bethany, setting in motion a story, very few would believe, but those who know the power of love, really don't question it much, especially once they meet the woman named Rhapsody Willis, who runs the campaign to elect Jeremy Husking for the great state of Nebraska.Jeremy begins the whirlwind courtship by asking one simple question, "Best soundtrack of all time?"We are headed to Nebraska next for the next romance.

Experience the captivating tale of Kimbrae Phillips in "Show Me," a sensually romantic novel that will transport you to a world of love, faith, and self-discovery. Kimbrae, a successful accountant leading a quiet life in Missouri, finds herself drawn into an unexpected journey when her foster brother Jeremy encourages her to explore a mail order bride service. However, Kimbrae takes control of her destiny and decides to seek a mail order husband who will join her in Missouri, allowing them both to start anew.In the midst of her search, Kimbrae encounters Peter Brown, PhD, a history professor hailing from a prestigious family of deep-rooted faith. As the ninth son among twelve siblings, Peter yearns for a life outside the confines of his family, where he can blossom into the person he aspires to be. Their connection sets the stage for an extraordinary love story that will touch your heart and ignite your senses."Show Me" is an enchanting and evocative novel that delves into the profound beauty of faith, the power of companionship, and the transformative journey of self-acceptance. Join Kimbrae and Peter on their extraordinary adventure as they navigate the boundaries of love and faith, ultimately discovering the true essence of their identities.Embrace the undeniable allure of "Show Me," a compelling tale that will captivate readers with its masterful storytelling, unforgettable characters, and a narrative that celebrates the profound joy of embracing one's true self. Immerse yourself in a world where passion intertwines with spirituality, leaving an indelible mark on your soul.Discover the irresistible charm of "Show Me" and let its pages transport you to a realm of love, desire, and self-realization.

Hope surged through Macalister Fontaine as he clicked the arriving message from the match-making agency, opening the missive to see his latest match. A woman, in trouble, who inherited a farm, right in Iowa, less than two hours away. A woman, expecting a child, with no immediate family and nearly broke. She needed a hero, but what he needed to know was the percentages of compatibility on paper. Kylie West found herself in an unfortunate situation, but she loved the farm in Iowa left to her by Granpa Ollie. It was her birthright. In her abdomen was the next generation of Wests to till the land. Only one problem, she needed help, in the worst way. Pack your bags as we load up the wagon train for a roll to Iowa with Macalister Fontaine, Kylie West, Hawkeye, Goldfinches, and the farm.

Sometimes the train you're waiting for isn't the one you expected.Thom Brown has always believed in second chances. As the manager of the Alton train depot, he's spent his life keeping history alive-while quietly hoping for a future filled with music, love, and purpose. His dream of hosting a jazz festival feels just out of reach as well as finding the right woman to share his life... until his foster brother steps in with a surprising gift: enrollment in the Modern Mail-Order Bride Service.Now, Thom has one weekend to meet three remarkable women, each with the potential to change his life. But just as he begins to imagine a future with one of them, an unexpected visitor arrives. The long-defunct 9:04 line, silent for years, thunders into the station with a mystery on board... and perhaps, the answer Thom didn't know he was looking for.Three potential brides. One dream. And a train that arrives right on time to mend a man's lonely heart.Climb aboard as the love train heads for Illinois for the next installment in the heartwarming series, while I tell you about Miles. Alton and The 9:04 Olivia is a USA Today Best Selling and multiple award-winning author who loves a good laugh coupled with some steam, mixed in with a man and woman finding their way past the words of "I love you." An author of contemporary romances, she writes heartwarming stories of blossoming relationships about couples not only falling in love but building a life after the sensual love scene. 2015 Swirl Award Winner, Best Erotic Romance, Thursdays in Savannah. 2017 IRAE Award Winner, Best Contemporary Romance, Wyoming Nights 2019 IRAE Award Winner, Favorite Series, The Men of Endurance 2019 IRAE Award Winner, Reader's Choice Award 2019 Nominee, Top Female Authors, The AuthorShow.com When Olivia is not writing, she enjoys quilting, playing Scrabble online against other word lovers and spending time with her family. She is an avid world traveler who writes many of the locations into her stories. Most of the time she can be found sitting quietly with pen and paper plotting more adventures in love. Olivia lives in Hephzibah, Georgia with her husband, son, grandson and snotty evil cat, Katness Evermean. Learn more about her books, upcoming releases and join her bibliophile nation at www.ogaines.com Subscribe to her email list at http://eepurl.com/OulYf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olivia.gaines.31 Twitter: https://twitter.com/oliviagaines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaines.olivia/