Seeing Ranch Series by Florence Linnington

Escaping from an arranged marriage, Gemma Campbell finds herself embarking on an unknown journey – one that will bring out her courage and resilience. The only thing known to her is: she wants to decide her own marriage, by way of mail-order bride. But it is a twisted journey for Gemma - at Winding Path Ranch in Shallow Springs in the wild west, far away from the city of New York that she is used to... moreEscaping from an arranged marriage, Gemma Campbell finds herself embarking on an unknown journey – one that will bring out her courage and resilience. The only thing known to her is: she wants to decide her own marriage, by way of mail-order bride. But it is a twisted journey for Gemma - at Winding Path Ranch in Shallow Springs in the wild west, far away from the city of New York that she is used to. Her unladylike self longs for something more in life than just the usual hustle and bustle of a big city; she has a romanticized perception of the west. Is the west, in reality, really as 'romantic' as what Gemma imagines? What she sees is a ranch with poison… and the man in Mitchell Reed. # Something smells foul at the foot of Wyoming Territory’s Southern Rockies. Scenic and picturesque as it may be, Winding Path Ranch is not a bed of roses, particularly when the hearts of hardened men are unsettled, consumed by greed and a readiness for conflict. Mitchell Reed is watching helplessly as cattle on his ranch are dying one by one, heightening tensions among the farms and raising unbridled suspicions among the men. With such poison on the ranch, how will Mitchell welcome his new bride? less

Cadence Hurley was no stranger to pain. After losing all the family she knew, suffering an injury that left her with a limp, and having to resort to living on the streets of Baltimore, she knew her life could only get better. A chance to go West, courtesy of a mail-order bride agency, seemed like the answer to all of Cadence’s prayers. But not all was as expected in Shallow Springs, Wyoming... moreCadence Hurley was no stranger to pain. After losing all the family she knew, suffering an injury that left her with a limp, and having to resort to living on the streets of Baltimore, she knew her life could only get better. A chance to go West, courtesy of a mail-order bride agency, seemed like the answer to all of Cadence’s prayers. But not all was as expected in Shallow Springs, Wyoming. With the marriage Cadence counted on falling through, and with no prospects back east, life seemed to have hit her with a dead-end once again. To survive, Cadence once more needed to make her own way. Procuring a job as a schoolteacher, she threw herself head-first into a new life. But there was just one problem. The dark-haired, surly cowboy named Beau Johnson. Beau couldn’t take his eyes off Cadence, no matter how much he knew he should have. After his whole life came crashing down six years before, Beau had accepted that everything he touched turned to dust. So why couldn’t he do the right thing and stay away from fierce-eyed, strong-willed Cadence Hurley? Was it the light in her drawing them together? Or was it the pain that they shared? One thing is for sure. You can run as fast as you wish, but if the past isn’t done with you yet, it will always find you… sooner or later. less

A life of practicality and security. That is all Philadelphia maid Kitty Byrum and western lawman Cyrus Ross both look for. With that in mind, a mail-order bride marriage fits the bill perfectly. Cyrus will provide a home for Kitty and her younger sister Helen, and, in return, Kitty will perform all expected wifely duties. They see their marriage as a contract – love not being a requirement. They are not looking for a fairy tale love life... moreA life of practicality and security. That is all Philadelphia maid Kitty Byrum and western lawman Cyrus Ross both look for. With that in mind, a mail-order bride marriage fits the bill perfectly. Cyrus will provide a home for Kitty and her younger sister Helen, and, in return, Kitty will perform all expected wifely duties. They see their marriage as a contract – love not being a requirement. They are not looking for a fairy tale love life. But even then, life does not always unfold according to one’s simple wishes… As the train the Byrum sisters travel westward on comes to a screeching halt, though, and Helen is kidnapped by bandits, the stability Cyrus and Kitty search for is nowhere to be found. Instead, they must gather their wits and courage and voyage into the Rocky Mountains on a quest to bring Helen home. It is a trial for Kitty and Cyrus as they discover parts of themselves they never knew existed – and a love they never believed they needed. But they are on a dangerous trail. The bandits are a menacing lot. But the true danger is what they can’t see nor understand… Will Kitty’s sister stay alive? How can Kitty and Cyrus navigate through the lurking dangers? less

Melissa has a secret. One that no one can find out, because if they do, her one chance at freedom is over. Matt has a burning heart. One that’s ready to accept a woman into his life. He’ll do anything for the east coast girl who is to be his Wyoming bride—that is, until she hurts him and he’s left with his head spinning and his soul aching. When Shallow Springs’ latest mail-order bride arrives in town, everything seems normal at first... moreMelissa has a secret. One that no one can find out, because if they do, her one chance at freedom is over. Matt has a burning heart. One that’s ready to accept a woman into his life. He’ll do anything for the east coast girl who is to be his Wyoming bride—that is, until she hurts him and he’s left with his head spinning and his soul aching. When Shallow Springs’ latest mail-order bride arrives in town, everything seems normal at first. But as cracks show in her story, it’s only a matter of time before the truth breaks free. Melissa isn’t who she says she is, and her story isn’t the one she wrote about in her letters. Despite the lies and disparities, two would-be lovers can’t help but grow close. As they work to figure out where they stand with each other, danger appears all around them. Fires crop up across the land, and people start asking questions. Even if Matt and his bride do decide to commit, it could be the world has other plans in mind. less

Some mail order brides find love when they least expect it... Zeline LeBlanc just made a huge mistake.Now...She's got no home.She's got no job.But this opera singer's not ready to give up.  All she needs is one chance.  And Finn is just the man to give it to her.The handsome rancher needs a wife, and Zeline is willing to play along.She never thought she'd be a mail order bride.And... just maybe she can and will love Finn too.But his ex-fiancé isn't happy... moreSome mail order brides find love when they least expect it... Zeline LeBlanc just made a huge mistake.Now...She's got no home.She's got no job.But this opera singer's not ready to give up.  All she needs is one chance.  And Finn is just the man to give it to her.The handsome rancher needs a wife, and Zeline is willing to play along.She never thought she'd be a mail order bride.And... just maybe she can and will love Finn too.But his ex-fiancé isn't happy.She'll do whatever it takes to drive the couple apart.Zeline's not about to give up.Her fiery temper has a way of landing her in trouble, and maybe this time it might be the thing that will save her.Finn's ex-fiancé missed her chance, and she's not getting another one.But it's not all up to Zeline. Will Finn's choice push Zeline away... or will it bring them closer together? less

Mail order brides don’t expect to find love… but sometimes they get lucky. Mary Jean has a secret. She’s been in love with Jasper since she was thirteen. Too bad he was twenty-four Too bad he never gave her the time of day. Their age difference never mattered. At least not to her. Especially when she saw him risk his life for their neighbor just to have justice served. But eleven years between them isn’t easy to overcome. Until now. Ten years later, and MJ needs a husband... moreMail order brides don’t expect to find love… but sometimes they get lucky. Mary Jean has a secret. She’s been in love with Jasper since she was thirteen. Too bad he was twenty-four Too bad he never gave her the time of day. Their age difference never mattered. At least not to her. Especially when she saw him risk his life for their neighbor just to have justice served. But eleven years between them isn’t easy to overcome. Until now. Ten years later, and MJ needs a husband. Desperate to care for her aging grandmother, she needs money and a place to live. Fast. This time, Jasper can’t take his eyes off her. But love in the West isn’t easy. Especially not for a mail order bride. Jasper paid for MJ’s hand as his mail order bride. But… he can’t buy her love. He knows she still cares for him. He knows she acts like they’re enemies. He knows no matter how hard he pushes, MJ pushes harder. And MJ has secrets and desperately wanted to keep them buried. Jasper’s running out of ideas. Whatever secrets are still buried in MJ’s past are ruining their chance at a future. Can he earn her trust before it’s too late, or will MJ finally push him away for good? less

Some mail order brides have secrets that can’t ever be told… Ellen Reese is living a lie. It is the only way for her to survive. It is the only way for her to live her day with her abusive husband. But his crimes are not just against Ellen. The town’s had enough of his con man ways. He’s forced to run, leaving Ellen behind. It’s the chance she’s been waiting for. But he stole her family’s life savings when he fled. Now … they have nothing. Ellen needs a plan. Fast... moreSome mail order brides have secrets that can’t ever be told… Ellen Reese is living a lie. It is the only way for her to survive. It is the only way for her to live her day with her abusive husband. But his crimes are not just against Ellen. The town’s had enough of his con man ways. He’s forced to run, leaving Ellen behind. It’s the chance she’s been waiting for. But he stole her family’s life savings when he fled. Now … they have nothing. Ellen needs a plan. Fast. Or her family will suffer for her mistakes. Axel Carter is getting his rich uncle’s estate. But… only for a condition. He needs a wife to inherit. He never wanted a mail order bride, but when Ellen shows up, he can’t say no to her. Now if Axel could only get Ellen to open her heart, things would be perfect. But Ellen’s scars aren’t just physical, and her secrets are not easily broken. Can Axel pry those secrets from Ellen before they come after her, or will her past destroy their future? less

An Indian mail order bride is not what she sees herself as, and certainly not what he expects… Ceeh'eenesie's whole family is dead. Her Arapaho way of life is dying. Sometimes Ceeh'eenesie wishes she could vanish as well. But she has a promise to keep. Her dead grandfather wants her to go on, to carry on their ways. And being a mail order bride is her only way. Until… She discovers her late husband left her with a present: a baby in her belly. Marshall Berkley hasn't seen any kin in years... moreAn Indian mail order bride is not what she sees herself as, and certainly not what he expects… Ceeh'eenesie's whole family is dead. Her Arapaho way of life is dying. Sometimes Ceeh'eenesie wishes she could vanish as well. But she has a promise to keep. Her dead grandfather wants her to go on, to carry on their ways. And being a mail order bride is her only way. Until… She discovers her late husband left her with a present: a baby in her belly. Marshall Berkley hasn't seen any kin in years. When Marshall’s friend Michael Briggs tells him he's bringing him a bride, the last thing Marshall expects is an Indian. One look at the Arapaho woman and he demands she be sent back to where she came from. But Michael pushes, and Marshall eventually relents. Somewhat. Ceeh'eenesie can be his housekeeper, not his bride. And they won't become close. Ever. The last thing Marshall trusts is an Indian, and he has the scars on his face to show it. Worse still, Ceeh'eenesie needs to tell Marshall about her secret child, especially with the summer's rising complications. A federal agent arrives in town, bent on taking Ceeh'eenesie to the Indian reservation. Marshall then marries Ceeh'eenesie. Suddenly he finds that his own motivations have become increasingly confusing. All the while, the due date comes closer. A secret Indian baby is on its way, and so is some of the greatest dangers Ceeh'eenesie and Marshall have ever faced. How can a scarred Marshall let go of his past and embrace the present? How will Ceeh’eenesie manage her burden and love all at the same time? less