Maxwell Brides Series by Krissyann Granger

A mail-order bride shouldn’t have to trap a man.Jeni MacGregor fled from Massachusetts to Montana to marry Scott Maxwell. Being a mail-order bride had to be better than staying behind, where a violent suitor won’t take no for an answer.When Scott refuses to marry her, without explanation, she’s left desperate in a town full of strangers—and she’s running out of time... moreA mail-order bride shouldn’t have to trap a man.Jeni MacGregor fled from Massachusetts to Montana to marry Scott Maxwell. Being a mail-order bride had to be better than staying behind, where a violent suitor won’t take no for an answer.When Scott refuses to marry her, without explanation, she’s left desperate in a town full of strangers—and she’s running out of time. Her only solace is that Scott puts her under the protection of the fearless men of The Maxwell Group, with his cousin Caleb as her personal bodyguard.When her past catches up with her, Jeni has a hard decision to make.Will she marry or take her chances on the run? less

"Heading out West as a mail-order bride is a damn stupid idea..."~Sarah1886, Boston.Sarah Forbes is a cowgirl at heart, but if she obeys her father's wishes she'll be living in a gilded cage. When she witnesses a crime and needs to flee the city, a mail-order bride agency seems like her only ticket to freedom and safety. But life throws her an unexpected responsibility and complicates everything. Can she rise to the challenge, and find freedom?Caine Maxwell is a widower with a deep fear of loss... more"Heading out West as a mail-order bride is a damn stupid idea..."~Sarah1886, Boston.Sarah Forbes is a cowgirl at heart, but if she obeys her father's wishes she'll be living in a gilded cage. When she witnesses a crime and needs to flee the city, a mail-order bride agency seems like her only ticket to freedom and safety. But life throws her an unexpected responsibility and complicates everything. Can she rise to the challenge, and find freedom?Caine Maxwell is a widower with a deep fear of loss. His controlling ways and protective nature are a frustrating mix to a girl who desires only freedom. Stubborn heads collide, but when something precious is taken from them, the stakes are raised. Can they come together to recover the one thing they can't live without? less

Abigail Knight left the orphanage she was raised in only to become ensnared in a terrifying world of wicked men. Struggling to make it through each day, she finds an opportunity to escape but she’ll have to trust a stranger. After years of abuse, can she put herself into the hands of a man she doesn’t know? The prospect of peace and a lifetime of contentment awaits her, but crippling fear stands in the way.Hank Pearson is strong, chivalrous, and haunted... moreAbigail Knight left the orphanage she was raised in only to become ensnared in a terrifying world of wicked men. Struggling to make it through each day, she finds an opportunity to escape but she’ll have to trust a stranger. After years of abuse, can she put herself into the hands of a man she doesn’t know? The prospect of peace and a lifetime of contentment awaits her, but crippling fear stands in the way.Hank Pearson is strong, chivalrous, and haunted. Still staring down the demons of his grief and guilt-stricken past, he’s forced into the role of protector once again. When the pressure mounts and the stakes become immeasurable, will he set his sights on the future or let the past repeat itself? less