The Second Chance Brides Collection

The Second Chance Brides Collection
Author: Lauralee Bliss
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Total Pages: 701
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1683222482

Hope for Happy Endings Is Renewed in Nine Historical Romances Meet nine women from history spanning from 1776 to 1944 feel the sting of having lost out on love. Can their hope for experiencing romance again be renewed? Love in the Crossfire by Lauralee Bliss - Trenton, New Jersey, 1776 Gretchen Hanson watched her beau go off to war and never return. She soon falls for an enemy scout who stumbles upon her farm. If Jake is discovered, it could mean death for them all. Will Gretchen let go of love or stand strong? Daughter of Orion by Ramona K. Cecil - New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1859 Whaling widow, Matilda Daggett, vows to never again give her heart to a seaman. But when debt drives her to masquerade as a cabin boy on a whaling ship, a young harpooner threatens both her vow and her heart. The Substitute Husband and the Unexpected Bride by Pamela Griffin - Washington Territory, 1864 Cecily McGiver, a mail-order bride, arrives in the rugged Washington Territory shocked to find herself without a husband—that is until Garrett, a widower, offers to take the position. Can the challenges that face them lead to love? The Prickly Pear Bride by Pam Hillman - Little Prickly Pear Creek, Montana Territory, 1884 Shepherdess Evelyn Arnold left her intended at the altar so he could marry the woman he really loved. Dubbed Miss Prickly Pear, Evelyn is resigned to a loveless life and the ridicule of her neighbors. When Cole Rawlins sweeps her out of a raging river, she realizes even a prickly pear can find love. The Widow of St. Charles Avenue by Grace Hitchcock - New Orleans, 1895 Colette Olivier, a young widow who married out of obligation, finds herself at the end of her mourning period and besieged with suitors out for her inheritance. With her pick of any man, she is drawn to an unlikely choice. Married by Mistake by Laura V. Hilton - Mackinac Island, 1902 When a plan to pose for advertising goes awry, Thomas Hale and Bessie O’Hara find themselves legally married. Now Bessie and Thomas must decide whether to continue the charade or walk away. Either choice could ruin them if the truth gets out. Fanned Embers by Angela Breidenbach - Bitterroot Mountains, Montana/Idaho border, 1910 Stranded in the treacherous railroad camp after her husband’s murder, Juliana Hayes has no desire to marry a ruffian like Lukas Filips. Can she release prejudice to love again? Or will they even survive the fiery Pacific Northwest disaster to find out? From a Distance by Amber Stockton - Breckenridge, Colorado, 1925 Financial Manager Trevor Fox sets out to find a lady to love him and not his money, then meets and falls for an average girl only to discover she’d deceived him to protect her heart after he unknowingly rejects her. What the Heart Sees by Liz Tolsma - Hartford, Wisconsin, 1944 American Miriam Bradford is shocked to see Paul Albrecht, her summer fling from Germany in 1939, escorted into church as a POW. Can they rekindle their romance amid the overwhelming objections of almost everyone in town–including her father?

Second Chance Bride

Second Chance Bride
Author: Trish Morey
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Great Wedding Giveaway Series - Book 2 Scarlett Buck has always been flaky in comparison to her sensible twin sister Tara, so nobody is really surprised when Scarlett spends all her money on a one way ticket to Australia to be with the man she’s met on the Net. But she hasn’t reckoned on the guy already being married, or her mom getting sick, and now she needs money for a flight home to Marietta, MT—quick. Signing on with Bella's Belles in Kalgoorlie isn't be the proudest moment in her life but it will get her home fast. After all, it's just sex. Or is it? Mitch Bannister's ex is about to marry his best friend, and he could really do with a cold beer and a hot woman. But the cowgirl he takes a shine to at Bella's is surprisingly skittish, and in the end he leaves without hooking up. Later, when Mitch spies the cowgirl in the local pub begging for a job, he shrinks into the shadows--he's not looking for complications, and something tells him that Scarlett Buck is a whole handful of them. But soon it's clear she's not just trouble, she's in trouble, and like it or not, he's not about to turn his back on this stray from the States. Especially if she can do him a favor in return. After all, it's just a helping hand. Or is it? Scarlett’s twin sister Tara also has a story: look out for Almost a Bride by Sarah Mayberry. Find out more at MontanaBornBooks.com! The Great Wedding Giveaway Series Prequel: Beauty's Kiss by Jane Porter Book 1: What a Bride Wants by Kelly Hunter Book 2: Second Chance Bride by Trish Morey Book 3: Almost a Bride by Sarah Mayberry Book 4: The Unexpected Bride by Joanne Walsh Book 5: The Reluctant Bride by Katherine Garbera Book 6: A Game of Brides by Megan Crane Book 7: The Substitute Bride by Kathleen O'Brien Book 8: Last Year's Bride by Anne McAllister Book 9: Make Believe Wedding by Sarah Mayberry

Second Chance Brides

Second Chance Brides
Author: Vickie McDonough
Publisher: Barbour Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Mail order brides
ISBN: 9781624162626

Thanks to the Corbett brothers' unconventional matchmaking service, Lookout, Texas, stands a good chance of becoming known as the place to be if you want to get married.

The Cowboy's Second Chance Bride

The Cowboy's Second Chance Bride
Author: Kristi Rose
Publisher: Vintage Housewife Books
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2024-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

He's a cowboy turned security specialist, haunted by the past. Ten years ago, Calvin Beckett left Sabrina Holloway at the altar, disappearing without explanation. Blackmailed by his father to abandon Sabrina or see her family ruined, Cal chose to protect her. Walking away from both the love of his life, his family business, and the only safe home he’s ever known- the family’s sprawling Wyoming ranch, Cal built a new life as a security specialist in the city. But when his father's ruthless efforts to reclaim him intensify, fate throws Sabrina back into his path. As threats escalate, a long-buried secret involving Sabrina's parents comes to light, and Cal realizes their separation was about more than just his father's control. Now, Cal must return to his roots, bringing Sabrina to the family ranch to keep her safe—even if it means risking his heart all over again. She's a small-town matchmaker who can't find her own happy ending. Professional matchmaker Sabrina Holloway lives by the motto: if you can't marry, matchmake. After Cal's betrayal, she poured herself into building a career that brings joy to others in their close-knit community. Heartbreak struck again when her father's death left her truly alone in the town she loves. When hired to improve a grumpy security CEO's image and potentially find him the perfect partner, Sabrina is shocked to discover her client is none other than Cal. Suddenly, she's swept back to the ranch she once thought would be her home, forced to confront dangers she never imagined and feelings she thought long buried. Forced to partner up, Cal and Sabrina craft a fake relationship to outsmart their enemy. As they face their past and an uncertain future, these two lonely souls rediscover their connection to the land, the community, and each other. Working together they realize that the key to defeating their foe might just be embracing the love they left behind. But can they overcome a decade of hurt and the looming threat to both their lives to find their happily ever after under the big Wyoming sky?

A Second Chance Bride to Embrace

A Second Chance Bride to Embrace
Author: Emberly Hart
Publisher: Emberly Hart
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2023-02-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Maisie thinks of herself as a tough, resourceful woman, and that’s about to be put to the test. After leaving her abusive husband and making off with all the cash she can carry, her only goal is to stay out of sight and survive. Then she learns her husband is six feet under. She should be able to relax, only she fears she will be blamed for his murder. So she hops a train and finds herself as a Bridal Train Bride. Henry Cartwright loves tending the land, growing crops and raising animals for market, though it’s a lonely life. When his family urges him to take a wife, he can’t think of anything he has to offer a woman besides hard work, but he settles on a Bridal Train Bride. Maisie is soft-spoken and reserved, leaving Henry thinking of her as a frightened animal, and he longs to set her at ease. With newfound freedom and peace in her heart at long last, Maisie wonders if she was wrong about all men being the same. Maybe this one deserves a chance—and a bit of the kindness he doles out to her so easily. When problems arise on the farm, they’re forced to work together and fight for the life they share. It just might be time for Maisie to dig up that satchel full of money she buried out back.

The Rancher's Second-Chance Bride

The Rancher's Second-Chance Bride
Author: Anna St. James
Publisher: Anna St. James Books
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2015-03-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Two childhood sweethearts torn apart . . . After school one day, Josh Stone and Emma Carter pledge their love to one another beneath the old kissing tree. Then Josh's life takes a drastic turn when his father dies. He must work night and day to save his ranch and has no time for courtship. Emma's father sends her to Atlanta to live with her grandmother so she can forget about Josh . . . but she can't. True love reunited . . . After five long years, Emma finally returns to Cactus Gap. When she meets Josh again, their time apart fades away, and their love still burns strong. Can they take up where they left off? Will they be able to overcome the obstacles of pride and prejudice to find their happy-ever-after? KEYWORDS: sweet romance, clean romance, inspirational romance, Christian romance, Texas romance, cowboy romance, historical, historical western romance, short story, series romance

The Bride's Pink Shoes: A Second Chance Beach Romance

The Bride's Pink Shoes: A Second Chance Beach Romance
Author: Jennifer Faye
Publisher: Lazy Dazy Press
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1942680244

A lost love comes back… Clara Harrington is secretly arranging the wedding of the year for Hollywood’s latest sweetheart—an event that will make her the West Coast’s most sought-after wedding planner. However, when she discovers the best man is her ex-fiancé, Andrew Cross, Clara is blindsided. Andrew is a changed man, intent on making amends. But will Clara risk her heart again when at long last her career is about to take off? Seabreeze Wedding Chapel series: Prequel - The Bride's Dream Wedding Book 1 - The Bride's Pink Shoes Book 2 - The Bride's Christmas Dress

Second Chance Amish Bride and Small-Town Nanny

Second Chance Amish Bride and Small-Town Nanny
Author: Marta Perry
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2023-07-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369723244

Falling for the nanny Second Chance Amish Bride by Marta Perry Caring for her late cousin’s kinder is Jessie Miller’s duty, even if it means seeing their father again. Years ago, she thought Caleb King might be her husband—until he married her cousin instead. Laid up with a broken leg and a busy farm, Caleb needs help—not a reminder of his late wife. But is gentle, kind Jessie exactly what Caleb’s little Amish family needs? FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Small-Town Nanny by New York Times Bestselling Author Lee Tobin McClain Susan Hayashi is everything Sam Hinton is not looking for: energetic, outspoken and spontaneous. Yet the wealthy widower can't deny that the young teacher is great with his daughter, Mindy. In desperate need of a summer nanny, Sam hires Susan. His head says she's all wrong for them, but a part of him believes that this unexpected nanny might really be his Mrs. Absolutely Right…

Second Chance Cowboy / The Marriage Patent

Second Chance Cowboy / The Marriage Patent
Author: Melissa Ford
Publisher: Hard Shell Word Factory
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2002-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0759906084

SECOND CHANCE COWBOY: Lori Langston cherished her life as the newlywed wife of sexy Wyoming rancher Travis Langston, but a secret from her past tore their lives apart. Now a twist of fate has given her a second chance to win the heart of the man she loves. Torn between what she longs to do and what she believes is right, Lori struggles with the heavy burden of guilt. When she accepts that her only hope of happiness is with the cowboy she married, Lori realizes that reclaiming her dream is worth the risk of a second heartbreak. RWA Golden Heart Contest Finalist! THE MARRIAGE PATENT: Can a successful inventor overcome her failure at love to find happiness? Maybe her next project should be a patent for marriage....When inventor Julie Simmons enters her latest project in the Minnesota Inventors Congress, she gets more than she expected. She just wants a good marketing deal so she'll be financially secure. But invention marketing consultant Mark Klement displays interest in her product and in her. As they learn to work together on her project, they fall in love. But will they live happily ever after? Julie needs to overcome her distrust of consultants and her previously failed engagement before she can admit her love, and more importantly, place her trust in Mark's love. Mark has memories of a bitter father relationship and failed marriage to deal with. Can he believe that Julie's love includes the trust he needs? Learn how they overcome their past hurts and learn to trust in love again as they strive to market an important new invention in THE MARRIAGE PATENT.

Second Chance Wedding

Second Chance Wedding
Author: Kay Lyons
Publisher: Kindred Spirits Publishing
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2024-03-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 196125722X

Their first love might be their last. But only if they don’t ruin it. Again… The last thing Cole Blackwell wanted was excitement. After sixteen years in the military, all he needed was peace, quiet, and a fresh start. A run-in with a teenage thief was not on his agenda. Neither was a reunion with the woman who broke his heart. But fate apparently had other plans for him… Analise Taylor learned the hard way that happily ever after endings aren’t for everyone. Not that she has time for romance, anyway. Being the single mom of a troubled teen is already more than she can handle. But all it takes is a chance encounter with Cole to make her question everything… When a plan to help Analise’s son leads to a date, Cole and Analise discover the spark they once had burns brighter than ever. But when all is said and done, is their bond strong enough to keep them together? Or is their second chance at love as doomed as their first? Second Chance Wedding, book 2 in the Blackwell Brothers series, is an angsty, emotional, contemporary romance featuring flawed but lovable characters dealing with real-life issues and a guaranteed HEA. Download today and get ready to escape to this sweet small town with Cole and Analise.