Seasons Mail Order Bride Series by Annie Lane, Juliet James

Red-haired orphan Beth Edwards is both thrilled and flattered to receive a letter -- personally asking her to become Earl Mason's bride. Not only has it been adorably written by his 8-year-old son Junior, but Earl's also from Conrad, Montana and that's where her dearest friend Charlotte has recently married and settled. Beth sets off to Conrad, looking forward to a new life and a new family... moreRed-haired orphan Beth Edwards is both thrilled and flattered to receive a letter -- personally asking her to become Earl Mason's bride. Not only has it been adorably written by his 8-year-old son Junior, but Earl's also from Conrad, Montana and that's where her dearest friend Charlotte has recently married and settled. Beth sets off to Conrad, looking forward to a new life and a new family. But little does she know that Earl knows nothing of his impending marriage, and he had made a promise to his dear late wife, to never marry again! His son Junior, however, wants a new Ma to love and has other plans - and so too, does Earl's lonely heart. Seasons Mail Order Bride series: Book One - Charlotte's Summer - available Book Two - Falling for Beth - available Book Three - Alice in Winterland - available Book Four - Spring Belle - due out in August less

All Alice Hamilton wants is a happy family life. But after her father is murdered, and Alice becomes the object of a manhunt, she must flee, and fast! So flee she does - from Texas to Seattle, and then to Montana - into the strong arms of blacksmith Gabe Calhoun - to become his mail order bride. At least, that's what she hopes ... Unfortunately, Gabe's mother, for reasons of her own, takes an instant dislike to his bride-to-be, Alice... moreAll Alice Hamilton wants is a happy family life. But after her father is murdered, and Alice becomes the object of a manhunt, she must flee, and fast! So flee she does - from Texas to Seattle, and then to Montana - into the strong arms of blacksmith Gabe Calhoun - to become his mail order bride. At least, that's what she hopes ... Unfortunately, Gabe's mother, for reasons of her own, takes an instant dislike to his bride-to-be, Alice. Will Gabe be able to risk his Ma's disapproval and marry his sweetheart? Or might distrust, gossip and accusations intrude, and threaten to tear their family apart? Everyone has a lesson to learn - Gabe must learn to be his own man; his mother must learn to let go of her only child; and most importantly, Alice will learn that while she can run, no one can hide from their fate, not forever.  Seasons Mail Order Bride series:Book One - Charlotte's Summer - availableBook Two - Falling for Beth - availableBook Three - Alice in Winterland - availableBook Four - Spring Belle - due August 2015 less

Miss Belle Saunders feels trapped in a life of servitude as Mistress of Saint Anne's orphanage. Her selfish boss, Mr. Graynger hasn't given her a day off in over a decade. In desperate need of a change of scenery, Belle decides it's time to visit two girls previously under her care – Charlotte and Beth, recently married and settled in Conrad, Montana... moreMiss Belle Saunders feels trapped in a life of servitude as Mistress of Saint Anne's orphanage. Her selfish boss, Mr. Graynger hasn't given her a day off in over a decade. In desperate need of a change of scenery, Belle decides it's time to visit two girls previously under her care – Charlotte and Beth, recently married and settled in Conrad, Montana. On arriving in Conrad, it isn't long before she offers a helping hand and find herself in the middle of another domestic disaster – Doc Lawson's unkempt house and his six feisty children, including his mute five-year-old daughter, Sophie. Meanwhile, overwhelmed widower Doc Lawson is eagerly awaiting news of his mail order bride. And nothing short of a miracle will help him find the perfect carer for his children — and just as importantly, his future bride. In Spring Belle, the final book in the Seasons series, you will find reunions & romance, family & fun, and even puppies & payback. "For the seasons had come full circle" Series 1 – Seasons: Book One – Charlotte’s Summer – available Book Two – Falling for Beth – available Book Three – Alice in Winterland – available Book Four – Spring Belle – available Series 2 – Seasons Sons & Daughters: Book One due for release December 2015 less