Love, loss, and life’s most unexpected twists come together in the Widows, Brides, and Secret Babies series. Set against the vivid backdrop of the Old West, these heartfelt stories follow women who face heartbreak and hardship—only to discover hope in the most surprising places. Whether rebuilding after loss, stepping into marriage with a stranger, or revealing life-changing secrets, each heroine finds strength, friendship, and the promise of new beginnings. With themes of resilience, found family, and second chances, this series celebrates the courage it takes to open your heart when the future is uncertain, and the joy that can blossom even from life’s greatest challenges
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Mail Order Beatrice
Beatrice “Attie” Kendall has endured more hardship in her twenty years than most see in a lifetime. Fleeing a dangerous home with her six-week-old son, she finds refuge in Atlanta and the help of a matchmaker. Attie dreams of a safe, loving home and a fresh start—especially with a friend nearby. When she arrives in Texas, her new husband and his welcoming home seem almost too good to be true. But can she truly trust that her luck has changed?
Tate Merritt never planned to marry, but he gives in to his grandfather’s wishes out of loyalty and gratitude. He’s stunned when his mail-order bride arrives with a baby in her arms. Attie is nothing like the wife he imagined, and her shifting stories make it hard for Tate to trust her. As obstacles mount and secrets threaten their fragile peace, Attie and Tate must learn to rely on each other to protect their new family.
Will honesty and hope be enough for two wounded souls to build a lasting love?
Mail Order Victoria
A widow determined to protect her child. A widower desperate for help. Can love grow when secrets and trouble threaten their fragile trust?
Widow Victoria Bailey will do anything to keep her in-laws from taking her eighteen-month-old daughter. Becoming a mail-order bride and starting over on a Texas ranch seems like her only chance at safety and peace—even if she doesn’t have time to warn her new groom she’s bringing a child. Surely no man could object to one perfect little girl.
Widower Greg Hardy is overwhelmed by the demands of ranch life and raising five children on his own. He needs help—and fast. When he sends for a mail-order bride, he omits the fact that he has a bustling household, hoping not to scare her away. When Victoria arrives with her daughter, their marriage begins with misunderstandings and surprises on both sides.
As cattle rustlers threaten their livelihood, Victoria and Greg must learn to trust each other and work together to protect their family. Will the fight for survival bring them closer, or will secrets and hardship tear them apart?
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About the Author
Caroline Clemmons brings authentic Western flavor to every story, drawing from her life in North Central Texas cowboy country and her extensive travel in the Western United States. Her extensive research into frontier history and deep love for the Lone Star State and the West shine through in every page of this beloved series.
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