The Angel Creek Christmas Brides Series is a heartwarming multi-author historical romance collection set in post–Civil War Montana, where hope and second chances bloom amid the snow-dusted streets of Angel Creek. After the war leaves Charleston’s young women with little prospect of marriage, five determined friends journey west, answering an ad in the Grooms Gazette in search of new beginnings and the promise of love. More women follow them west. Each book in the series, penned by talented authors including Sylvia McDaniel, Lily Graison, Rose Wilder, Peggy McKenzie, and others, follows a different bride as she faces challenges, uncovers secrets, and discovers the true meaning of family and Christmas spirit in a rugged frontier town. With more than two dozen interconnected stories, the series offers a tapestry of romance, resilience, and holiday magic, inviting readers to experience the joys and trials of finding love when it’s needed most.
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Meg
A woman determined to escape her past. A reserved newspaperman with dreams of his own. Can unexpected family and danger lead to lasting love?
Meg Todd is done putting her happiness on hold. Fleeing a controlling brother-in-law and desperate for a fresh start, she seeks help from a trusted attorney and heads west, determined to build a new life. Along the way, Meg’s compassionate heart leads her to care for two orphaned children, adding new challenges—and unexpected joy—to her journey.
Curtis McClain dreams of running his own newspaper, but his limited savings make every decision critical. He needs a wife to help with the business, but he never expected his new bride to arrive with two children in tow. As Meg’s inheritance comes to light, Curtis fears she’ll never be content with his modest life. But when a terrifying event threatens their fragile family, Curtis must decide what truly matters—and whether he can open his heart to love.
Together, Meg and Curtis must navigate misunderstandings, family secrets, and the trials of frontier life to discover if they can build the happy home they’ve both longed for.
Melody
A desperate escape. A tiny lie. Can a Southern belle and a grieving doctor find healing—and love—in the wilds of Montana?
After the death of her beloved grandmother, Melody Fraser is desperate to escape the suspicion and gossip swirling in her South Carolina village. Falsely accused and fearing arrest, she stretches the truth in her letter to a Montana doctor seeking a mail-order bride. Surely, far away in the rugged West, she’ll find safety and a fresh start.
Dr. Nicholas “Nick” Walker, haunted by the loss of his wife and children during the Civil War, seeks a new beginning in Montana. He wants a capable nurse and a practical partner to help him build his medical practice and a future hospital. When Melody arrives, Nick is disappointed to discover she’s not the experienced nurse he expected—but Melody’s compassion, resourcefulness, and determination soon prove she’s exactly what he needs.
As Melody and Nick face challenges together—including caring for an injured Indian maiden and navigating the realities of frontier life—they must learn to trust each other and themselves. Can Melody’s courage and kindness heal Nick’s wounded heart? Will the truth about Melody’s past destroy their chance at happiness, or will love triumph over secrets and sorrow?
Amy
A woman on the run. A rancher in need. A family’s future hanging in the balance.
Amy Gordon is desperate to escape a dangerous past in Chicago. After a deal goes wrong, she boards the first train west—only to find herself stranded in Montana Territory after a tragic derailment. Seizing a chance at safety, Amy assumes the identity of a fellow passenger and heads for Angel Creek, determined to keep one step ahead of her vengeful former partner.
Rancher Spencer Wood never expected to become guardian to his three young nieces—or to need a wife so badly. When Amy arrives as his mail-order bride, Spencer hopes she’ll be the loving caregiver his family needs. But Amy, unprepared for the challenges of ranch life and motherhood, keeps her heart guarded, planning to leave as soon as spring arrives.
As Spencer faces a life-threatening injury and Amy is drawn closer to the family she never expected, she must choose between running from her past or embracing a future filled with love, hope, and the true meaning of home.
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Caroline Clemmons brings authentic Texas flavor to every story, drawing from her life in North Central Texas cowboy country. Her extensive research into frontier history and deep love for the Lone Star State shine through in every page of this beloved series.
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