The Bride's Unknown Legacy

An Inspirational Romance Novel

By: Grace Clemens

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Twenty-two-year-old Elsie Mays, the spirited daughter of a wealthy rancher, discovers a shocking family secret, prompting her to flee Minnesota under the cover of night. For years, she believed her mother and brother died in a buggy accident, but a hidden tintype reveals they were alive in Wyoming two years later. Determined to uncover the truth and reunite with them, Elsie places a mail-order-bride ad, knowing she can't make the journey alone.

Little did she know the man she’d have to marry might as well be the ticket to another kind of happiness...

Carson Galloway, a 32-year-old blacksmith from Rock Ridge, Wyoming, answers Elsie's ad, seeking love and belonging. Scarred by a tragic past, Carson is seen warily by the townspeople, yet beneath his rugged exterior lies a gentle heart yearning for connection. Unbeknownst to him, Elsie is searching for her family—and her long-lost brother is Carson's best friend, sent away by their father.

Can Carson ever believe that someone can love him despite his scars?

In Rock Ridge, Elsie is drawn to Carson's strength and kindness, sensing a shared pain. Carson, captivated by Elsie's courage, becomes her protector. Together, they unravel her family's mysteries, confronting their pasts. Will they discover true love's transformative power and the home they've longed for?

"The Bride's Unknown Legacy" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.