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What if you have to go back in time to find out your purpose in life in the time you were born in? Barbara is a single mother of one and the owner of a successful Gift and Herb Shop. Her beautiful daughter, Megan, has found her happy ending. Barbara is very glad her daughter has found love, but now she feels lonely and starts to search for her purpose in life. She never thought she’d fall in love herself, let alone get married, mainly because of her complicated past with Megan’s father which has affected Barbara ever since Megan was born. One day, she suddenly finds herself traveling ...

Left as a widow and single mother after the Civil War claimed her husband, Hazel Walker has decided it is time for a change. She will leave her home in Philadelphia to join her sister in Oregon and offer her young daughter a fresh start. The problem, however, lies in her limited means to journey to the wild American West, and she has but one option: to marry a man who can take her there. When a newspaper advertisement introduces her to widower and father-of-two Elijah Crawford, Hazel prepares to leave behind all she has ever known and set about traversing the country with the help of the ...

Two wounded souls discover a chance at love and redemption in this classic story of switched at birth and marriage of convenience along the Oregon Trail. When a tragedy claims Jeremiah's beloved wife, he is left to care for their newborn daughter, Sarah, alone. Overwhelmed by the demands of farming and fatherhood, Jeremiah reluctantly places Sarah in an orphanage, promising to return for her. Little does he know that fate has a surprising twist in store. Katherine endures the loveless marriage with an older man. But when she gives birth to a daughter, her husband heartlessly tears the baby ...

Please Note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 4. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and new title.) Kiara O'Rourke's life turns upside down when she finds herself thrust into a primitive bridal ceremony where Ardan shockingly selects her as his bride. Meanwhile, her best friend Fiona grows increasingly worried when Kiara's messages go unanswered. As Kiara navigates her new life in the ancient, magical land, Corrick, Ardan's cousin, begins to plot a deadly duel fueled by forbidden magic. But even amidst the luxury and welcome at Castle Kinblane, Kiara feels an ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Enchanted Hearts, Book 10. It has the same content, but it has a brand new cover and new title.) In the enchanting realm of Xoralia, Kiara O'Rourke finds herself entangled in a magical destiny she never anticipated. Torn between her growing love for the powerful sorcerer Ardan and the haunting shadow of his devious cousin Corrick, Kiara faces an impossible choice that could alter the very fabric of their world. Kiara finally agrees to marry Ardan, and after a stunning wedding ceremony, Ardan promises her a honeymoon across the island. But before ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Enchanted Hearts, Book 8. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and new title.) Kiara O'Rourke finds herself navigating the enchanting yet perilous world of Xoralia Kingdoms. After a delightful morning with Princess Sorcha and Princess Dana, who unveil some of the kingdom's secrets, Kiara's connection with Ardan deepens when they share intimate stories of love, loss, and resilience. As their relationship blossoms, the threat of Corrick looms, seeking to usurp Ardan's power and disrupt the fragile peace of the realm. Despite Ardan's ...

What if your father put you and your baby sister in an orphanage because he could no long care for you after your mother’s death? And what if you discover your sister was adopted by a local family without your knowledge? Katrina is devastated when she learns she has lost her entire family. But in the orphanage, she gains two sisters through the friendship of Anna and Serena. Eventually, she travels on an orphan train and is adopted by a well-to-do family. When she becomes an adult, she is forced into a predicament she doesn’t want to be in by her new family. Sneaking out of her home, ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Threads of Destiny, Book 13. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and title.) Kiara returns to her apothecary shop in Boston with Ardan, anxious to reconnect with her mother. But upon arriving, she discovers her mother has struggled to keep the shop afloat, leaving Kiara torn between her new life with Ardan and family obligations. Meanwhile, Fiona is thrilled to see that Kiara has returned but then is concerned when her daughter takes an immediate liking to Kiara’s new husband, Ardan. And this is before Fiona discovers that Ardan is ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 5. It has the same content but now has a brand new cover and new title.) Kiara O'Rourke's life takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious package from her great aunt transports her to the hidden island of Xoralia. Chosen unexpectedly as Prince Ardan's soulmate during a royal ceremony, Kiara struggles to adapt to this magical realm while yearning to return to Boston. As she uncovers secrets and bonds with Ardan, she learns of a threat from his embittered cousin, Corrick, who is plotting to overthrow him. Ardan, stunned by Kiara’s ...

Josephine is expected to marry Matthew, a man she has known since she was a child. When he is given the opportunity to go to college to become a doctor, Jo decides she also wants to have an adventure. She decides to become a Harvey Girl while Matthew is gone. Over the next few years, Jo enjoys her new job and loves to explore parts of America she never thought she’d have the opportunity to see. She also meets Dalton Jackson and becomes good friends with him and his adoptive family. As she gets to know Dalton, she realizes she is planning on marrying Matthew only because it is expected of her.

From the East to the West: A Journey of love against all odds. Katie Harris has lived on her own since her parents' deaths. Eager to start a new life somewhere else, while also getting away from the unwelcome advances of an insistent suiter, Katie answers a mail order bride ad which draws her into adventure with Montana rancher, Randy Grant. Randy, a widower with two children, made promises to his late wife that he intends to keep at all costs. But he soon realizes that his children at least need a mother, so circumstances make it so Randy decides to place an ad for a mail-order bride. ...

(This novella used to be part of the Mail-Order Brides of America Series. It is the same story, with a new cover and series name.) Elizabeth is from a very prestigious family in North Carolina. She falls in love with Thomas when she is 16 and they marry a few years later. Elizabeth is so happy to have found love and is excited to start a family. One of her greatest wishes is to be a mother. She soon finds that she is expecting a child, but complications arise and she is hit with a great heartache when her baby dies. Thomas has a difficult time seeing her suffering and decides to take ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 3. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and new title). Kiara O'Rourke’s life takes a mystical turn when she finds herself stranded on the enigmatic Xoralia Island, protected by an ancient spell and hidden from modern maps. Accompanied by Finn, the Irish Wolfhound she inherited from her Great Aunt Tilly, Kiara’s simple quest to escape the island morphs into a perilous journey of discovery. Overhearing a sinister plot against the realm’s Prince Ardan, Kiara is propelled into a world of elemental magic, ancient ...

What if you have been a Harvey Girl for several years but you really wanted to be a teacher? And then you fall in love with a cowboy? Sabrina has enjoyed being a Harvey Girl even though she would have preferred to become a teacher. Soon after her friend Jo marries a local man, Sabrina wonders if she will ever be able to have the opportunity to have a family. But she resigns herself to the fact that she will probably be a Harvey Girl for many more years, after all, she is starting to be considered an old maid.

When dreams deliver love letters, Christmas magic is just beginning. Baker and musician Jackson North has everything...except someone to share his magical life with at the North Pole. When he sends a musical matrimonial plea through dreams, fourth-grade teacher Grace Thompson receives his enchanted letter on her pillow. Their correspondence blossoms into affection, but Grace keeps one secret:...her eight-year-old son, Nathan. When Jackson invites them both to Snowflake Springs Village for Christmas, they discover a world of wonder and danger beyond imagination. As their holiday visit nears ...

At 20, Savannah knew it was time to leave the orphanage and allow another girl to take her place. She decides to become a mail-order bride and starts to write Austin, a man who lives in Iowa. Austin owns a farm he inherited. He loves working the land, but he is lonely and wants a wife with whom to share his life. After following advice from his best friend, he brings Savannah to Iowa to marry. But soon, the unthinkable happens, and he loses his wheat harvest in one day. Austin decides he needs to leave and find a job so they can make it through the winter months.

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and a new title.) Kiara O'Rourke’s life changes completely when she meets Ardan, a mysterious sorcerer from Xoralia Island. He reveals that she has hidden magical powers and a special destiny linked to the enchanted island. Scared and confused by this new information and her growing feelings for Ardan, Kiara wants to return to Ireland. With Sebastian’s help, Kiara is able to return to Rivercrest, but from the moment she steps from the portal, her longing and uncertainty only grow. ...

Alex needs to be in control of his life. As a head chef of a restaurant, he has the ability to choose exactly how things should go, and for the most part, everything runs seamlessly. When he gets a letter from his grandfather with the name of the woman he is supposed to marry, he instantly puts up his guard. He can't let his grandfather make such an important decision for him. Deciding that he can't let his stubbornness dictate his life either, he starts writing Haven to find out who she is for himself. He finds an incredibly driven woman who always fights for what she wants and needs. He ...

(This story used to be part of the Mail-Order Brides of America series. It is the same story but has a new cover and series name.) Having previously lived at Mary’s Home for Girls, Allison is now a nurse working for the town doctor. She enjoys her job but she wants to have a family. She doesn’t feel she will ever find a man who would want to marry her in North Carolina because of her age (she is 28 and is considered an old maid) and her height (she is almost as tall as most men). She makes the decision to be a mail-order bride and starts to correspond with Mitch, a man who owns a small ...

In the enchanting world of the Xoralia Kingdom, Kiara O'Rourke steps into the Secret Library, filled with magic and history. She begins to learn how to master her powers under the guidance of Ardan, and their bond intensifies. When troubling visions of destruction plague her dreams, Kiara must confront the terrifying implications of her newfound abilities. Meanwhile, Corrick, Ardan's cunning cousin, issues a formal demand for a duel, binding Ardan to an ancient tradition that could threaten the very fabric of their kingdom. But the duel ends with a surprising twist that no one expected. As ...