The Brides of Cheyenne Series by Iris Kelly

Virginia Bellamy is an ambitious, well-to-do socialite who aspires to marry into Boston’s most elite social circles. But when she fails to attract a proposal that meets her high standards, she agrees to become the mail order bride to a wealthy Cheyenne businessman. He promises her a life of luxury and status. It appeals to her to be one of the most important families in the city - even if that city is Cheyenne. Lewis Carlyle has worked tirelessly for fifteen years to amass a fortune... moreVirginia Bellamy is an ambitious, well-to-do socialite who aspires to marry into Boston’s most elite social circles. But when she fails to attract a proposal that meets her high standards, she agrees to become the mail order bride to a wealthy Cheyenne businessman. He promises her a life of luxury and status. It appeals to her to be one of the most important families in the city - even if that city is Cheyenne. Lewis Carlyle has worked tirelessly for fifteen years to amass a fortune. It was really all a means to an end - a foundation for the remarkable wife and happy family he hoped to have. But in the weeks before Virginia’s arrival, Lewis is besieged with the worst onslaught of bad fortune; Virginia arrives to find herself betrothed to a pauper. It is a catastrophe of unimaginable magnitude on both sides. What can Lewis do to make amends for the unforgivable situation he has put Virginia in? Is the social hierarchy in Cheyenne as rigid and unforgiving as that of Boston? And most importantly, will it ever be possible for this determined social climber to love a man who has nothing to offer but his heart? less

To his dying day, Lydia Maxwell’s husband never forgave her for failing to give him an heir. Who could blame him for his bitterness? The world has little use for barren women. Lydia had lost all hope of any kind of future when she sees a Cheyenne rancher’s ad for a mail-order bride. Giles Cooper has already raised a family and only seeks companionship in a second wife. Lydia writes the rancher back, excited about the prospect of a new life out West... moreTo his dying day, Lydia Maxwell’s husband never forgave her for failing to give him an heir. Who could blame him for his bitterness? The world has little use for barren women. Lydia had lost all hope of any kind of future when she sees a Cheyenne rancher’s ad for a mail-order bride. Giles Cooper has already raised a family and only seeks companionship in a second wife. Lydia writes the rancher back, excited about the prospect of a new life out West. What Lydia doesn't know is it was Giles's daughter who placed the ad. When she arrives in Cheyenne, she discovers Giles is adamantly opposed to remarrying. Devastated, Lydia will need every ounce of strength and courage to move forward on her own, and Giles finds himself in a state of high confusion as he becomes mesmerized by the spirited independence of a woman who refuses to let go of her dreams. less

Have you ever wanted to trade in your life for a MUCH better one? Beatrice Kirby has lost all hope that she’ll ever escape her life of drudgery and servitude as a Boston maid. Then she learns of a Cheyenne lawyer with political ambitions who is looking for a well-bred society lady to take as a wife. Beatrice jumps at the chance to better her life -- even if it means lying about who is she is... moreHave you ever wanted to trade in your life for a MUCH better one? Beatrice Kirby has lost all hope that she’ll ever escape her life of drudgery and servitude as a Boston maid. Then she learns of a Cheyenne lawyer with political ambitions who is looking for a well-bred society lady to take as a wife. Beatrice jumps at the chance to better her life -- even if it means lying about who is she is. Avery Martin desperately wants the support of Cheyenne’s elite to energize his political career, and the best way to do that is by marrying a cultured Boston lady. Beatrice appears to fit the bill perfectly, but her impulsive and compassionate nature not only enchants him in a way he never expected, it also threatens to ruin everything he’s worked for. As their feelings for one another grow, Beatrice becomes intoxicated with her new status and can’t help wondering what Avery would do if he discovered her unforgivable deception. All she knows is that she never wants to find out! less

A tempting mail order ad is the opportunity Molly Reynolds has been dreaming of to help her escape from an abusive family. But the groom turns out to be a violent bully. And getting away from him will drive her to a desperate act - one that could eventually end her life. Deputy Ajax Harper doesn’t want to be attracted to this newcomer. Because not only is she unavailable, but if she’s engaged to the worst lowlife in town, then they must be cut from the same cloth... moreA tempting mail order ad is the opportunity Molly Reynolds has been dreaming of to help her escape from an abusive family. But the groom turns out to be a violent bully. And getting away from him will drive her to a desperate act - one that could eventually end her life. Deputy Ajax Harper doesn’t want to be attracted to this newcomer. Because not only is she unavailable, but if she’s engaged to the worst lowlife in town, then they must be cut from the same cloth. But his life becomes enormously complicated when he discovers her true spirit. Is he foolish enough to open his heart to Molly, when the most likely outcome will be devastating heartbreak? less