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Maggie Whitaker has spent most of her life in a Boston orphanage, serving as a surrogate mother to countless children. Now, at twenty-two and too old to stay, she faces an uncertain future. Determined to find a family of her own, she answers a matrimonial advert that leads her to Clearwater, Texas.

Charlotte "Lottie" Thomson feels trapped in the stifling confines of her life in Boston, where the only escape seems to be marriage. Desperate for freedom, she decides to become a Mail Order Bride and heads west for a fresh start. Impulsively, Lottie books passage on the first stagecoach to Texas. The journey takes a dangerous turn when notorious outlaw Luke "Hawk" Jackson and his gang ambush the stagecoach, robbing the passengers and killing a young woman named Emily. Lottie discovers that Emily was on her way to Clearwater, Texas, to marry a rancher named Nathan Caldwell.

Hey, Mama-to-be! The Expecting Mother’s Guide to Proverbs 31 is a 21-day devotional designed just for you—yes, you with the growing belly, the late-night cravings, and the big dreams for your little one. Centered on Proverbs 31: 10–31, this devotional breaks down the timeless wisdom of the virtuous woman and gently applies it to this beautiful, stretching, and sometimes overwhelming season of pregnancy. Each day offers a short Scripture reflection, honest encouragement, and a dose of grace (because let’s be real—you don’t need more pressure right now).

Congrats on the engagement! Now comes the exciting (and sometimes a little overwhelming) part — preparing your heart, mind, and spirit for the amazing journey ahead. The Bride-to-be’s Guide to Proverbs 31 is your 21-day devotional designed just for YOU — the soon-to-be bride who wants to grow in wisdom, strength, and grace before walking down the aisle. Each day, you’ll dive into a fresh, bite-sized reflection inspired by the timeless Proverbs 31 woman — minus the pressure and with plenty of encouragement.

Hard Neighbors follows the people who came to be known as Scotch-Irish and traces their relations with Native Americans, examines their experiences as marginalized people, and demonstrates their roles as protective and disruptive forces on the edge of colonialism. The Scotch-Irish fought Indian wars and shaped the frontier, and their experiences living near and fighting against Indians shaped their identity and their attitudes towards government. They influenced national attitudes and policies, and they transformed Indian people into racial others as they transformed themselves into Americans.

Bertie Bennett is out of options. After losing her parents and her job, she’s spent six months living under her Aunt Joan’s roof—only to discover Joan plans to marry her off to the most cold-hearted man in Boston. Desperate for escape, Bertie takes a chance and applies to become a Mail Order Bride, trusting that a stranger in the West offers better prospects than her aunt’s schemes.

Isabelle Becker is at a crossroads: stay trapped in Boston’s relentless poverty or take a leap of faith and become a Mail Order Bride. With little to lose, she chooses to start over in the shadow of Colorado’s Bitterroot Mountains, marrying rancher Ethan Callahan.

In the winter of 1880, Rose Berkshire arrives in Glass Lake, Wyoming, brimming with hope for a fresh start and eager to meet her fiancé, Eli Stillwell. Determined to leave the pain of her past behind, Rose is shocked when Eli postpones their wedding until after Christmas, leaving her questioning whether agreeing to a matrimonial agency match was a mistake.

After a tragic loss, Penelope Langford feels suffocated by her overprotective parents, who would rather bury her past than let her live again. But at just twenty-three, Penelope knows she can’t spend another Christmas confined to the familiar walls of her Baltimore home. Desperate for a fresh start, she takes a leap of faith, becoming a mail-order bride and heading to the rugged frontier town of Miles Gulch, Wyoming.

When Tom Knox decides to take his best friend’s advice and write for a Mail Order Bride, he figures it will be a marriage of convenience—someone to help him around the ranch and to keep him company. But when his intended bride arrives, it turns out to be anything but convenient… May Chapman, an heiress adrift, flees the stifling expectations of London high society for the promise of a fresh start. Boston was to be her salvation, but when fate uproots her plans, she finds herself venturing to the rugged plains of Texas.

This is the true story of my Great-Grandfather George Calloway, a slave in Cleveland, Tennessee, before and during the Civil War. It is written as historical fiction, based on George’s life, and stories I heard growing up. It is a tale of determination, perseverance, and achievement. George protected his family through war, famine, and plague; he risked his life repeatedly to protect his owner’s family, and thus his own wife and children. More fact than fiction, George’s story has also been my journey, grappling with the humiliation of slavery.

In The Single Woman's Guide to Proverbs 31, single women are invited on a 21-day journey to embrace their God-given worth, resilience, and brilliance. Rooted in the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 31: 10–31, this devotional breathes fresh life into the portrait of the virtuous woman and reimagines her not as a checklist, but as a celebration.

This isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, purpose, and God’s presence in your parenting journey. Whether you’re up all night with a newborn or navigating teen drama, A Mother's Guide to Proverbs 31 reminds you that you’re not alone, you’re not failing, and you’re doing holy work (even when it doesn’t feel like it).

This stirring and emotional memoir shares the life of an individual entrenched in the shackles of poverty, where his most treacherous enemies are the ones who surround him. After giving his unquestioning support to those who would only seek to use him, he finds himself escaping a harrowing near death experience and being wrongfully captured. On his journey, he faces the consequences of many bad decisions and following the wrong crowd. His mistakes get him lied to, shot, and imprisoned. Finally, he sees the light of a breakthrough, but does it come too late?

Following the passing of her mother, Ella Emerson faces a whirlwind of upheaval. Burdened by family debt, her house must be sold, and her uncle arranges for her to become a Mail Order Bride. Her intended husband, Lawrence Carrington, is a handsome, wealthy rancher in Mountain Pass, Oregon. With little say in the matter, Ella agrees to the arrangement to honor her mother's memory.

Rose Clarke has only ever wanted one thing: to spend her life caring for the family she loves. But when her godfather tells her his nephew in Montana has asked for her hand in marriage, she allows herself to be persuaded to set her sights on another goal – that of becoming a wife. Abram Ward carries the tragedy of a failed romance – along with a heavy burden of guilt. He wants nothing more than to care for his ranch and be left alone.

When a struggling young woman stumbles across an unbelievably cheap apartment listing, she thinks she’s won the housing lottery. There’s just one catch: it’s haunted. But instead of running, she strikes a deal with the moody ghost Elias—free rent in exchange for helping him figure out what’s keeping him stuck.

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