Bøger af Kirsten Osbourne

Cissie Rivers finds herself jealous of her best friend, Cindy, for the first time in her life. Cissie's always been smart, pretty, and a wonderful singer, but Cindy has found love, and Cissie is still alone. She isn't sure how much longer she can wait for matchmaker, Lachele, to find her perfect man. Patience has never been one of her virtues. Deputy Sheriff, Bob Anderson, takes one look at Cissie Rivers and knows she's the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with. The only problem is, he can't seem to approach her. Every time he even thinks about it, his tongue swells in his mouth so he's certain he'll start stammering. When he finds out that Cissie is waiting to be matched by Lachele, he contacts Matchrimony immediately. Will Cissie be able to forgive him when she realizes he's engineered the match? Or will she opt out of their marriage after the first year is up?

From the tender age of seven, Lillian knew there was only one man she would ever love. Her love was intense and strong, and totally oblivious of the fact that the object of her attention didn't care about her. Orphaned in her early twenties, she agreed to meet a man who was interested in marrying her, but realized she couldn't. Her love was too strong. When she went to explain she couldn't meet the man, she overheard something that turned her life upside down. When she was crying on the street, her only love, Benedict, came to her rescue, but made it clear he would only help her for a short time. Benedict was the oldest of three brother's and the second child in a family of six. He'd always known what he wanted from life, and he knew how he was going to get there. When his parents' reputation and their family mercantile were ruined by the three deacons who had tried to marry his sisters, he knew he had to find a new plan for his life. It couldn't possibly include his childhood nemesis, Lillian, could it? Could he possibly make a fresh start with her? Could Lillian convince him that they were destined to be together forever?

When Maude is told she must marry a repulsive man, she instead responds to an Iowa farmer who is looking for a mail order bride. After sneaking out of town on a train, she goes to Iowa and marries. She quickly falls for the wonderful man she marries, but does he feel the same? And will she be able to escape her past?When Emily's mother decides to marry, her fiancé says that twenty year old Emily needs to find a new place to live before the wedding. Emily has always been exceedingly shy and has no idea what to do. She runs across an advertisement for mail order brides and responds, hoping to find a good situation. Benjamin lost the love of his life just months before. He and his girls need a new mama in their house. Will Emily be the mama they need?Susan cannot stand living with her eleven younger siblings for another minute, so she answers an advertisement for a mail order bride, carefully choosing a man who has never married and has no children so she won't be plagued with other people's ill-behaved offspring. When she arrives in Fort Worth, she finds out her fiancé has been killed, and his older brother is offering to take his place. The only problem is his brother is a widower with four young boys. Dare she do it?

Be sure to check out my newest releases, Kissing in Kansas which released September 15th, and Ruby that released August 8th. A complete list of my work can be found here http: //wp.me/P4369H-7o After the most recent in a stream of horrific blind dates, Addie's roommate suggests she see a professional matchmaker to try to find love, instead of allowing people who are less qualified to set her up. When she doesn't agree, her friend sets up a meeting without her knowledge. After meeting the woman, Addie decides to let her try to find someone for her, but she doesn't hold out much hope. Jake watched his best friend find love through the services of Matchrimony, but doesn't consider it himself. He's persuaded to contact matchmaker, Dr. Lachele, by his friend and his wife. When he meets his new bride, he's thrilled with the match. Will they be able to get past his obsession with his work to find love? Or will they give up too quickly

Samara Royal feels like life is passing her by. A bookworm who prefers to spend her free-time curled up with a good novel, she doesn't have a lot of opportunities to meet men. Watching her boss, Dr. Lachele, match up happy couple after happy couple only makes matters worse, so she goes to Lachele and puts her love life into the good doctor's hands. Henry Crider has a five year plan, but inheriting his brother's four year old twin daughters throws the plan all out of whack. He needs a nanny, housekeeper and cook all in one, so he approaches Matchrimony about finding him a bride. He can't fall in love for at least five years, so he needs to harden his heart. Surely his bride will be happy to be exempt from bedroom duties. When he sees Samara walking down the aisle toward him, he knows that she is what his heart needs. Will he be able to keep his vow of celibacy? Or will they fall for each other despite his plans?

The happiest day of Esther's life quickly becomes a nightmare when she finds her husband dead in their fields. Now she is pregnant with no way to provide for her unborn child and her in-laws will soon evict her from her home. Becoming a mail-order bride will meet her needs, but will it allow her to find love and happiness? Thomas is surprised to read the letter he receives from a young widow who is pregnant. He agrees to marry her, but wonders immediately what he's gotten himself into. Was marrying a pregnant woman really the best idea?After helping countless women find suitable husbands, Harriett is embarking on her own mail-order bride journey, to marry a man whose sister has eight lovely daughters of her own. Her new husband seems to care for her, but doesn't understand Harriett's attachment to her faithful butler Higgins. Will she find herself in another bad marriage, or is this, at long last, her own happily ever after?

Cindy Lambert thought she was done with the small town of Blevins, Wisconsin, but here she is, back in her home town, managing a bed and breakfast and following her grandmother's dream. The problem is, she's tired of being alone, and there are no single men for miles that she's interested in. Plus, with her busy schedule, she has no time to date anyway. When her best friend coerces her into contacting a matchmaker, she decides to make it work for her. Trey Zayne, a web designer from Texas is sick of his sister constantly trying to set him up with women he has no interest in. When he's contracted to do a website for a company called Matchrimony, he finds himself fascinated by the concept. A relational psychologist will interview him and find him a match. The only catch? They will meet at the altar. Can a techie from Texas fit in with a small town girl from Wisconsin? Will they find more than companionship and move straight to love?

Two hearts, once entwined, then separated by miles and years, stand on the precipice of a new beginning. This is where we meet Shelby and Nate.Shelby, with her stethoscope and doctor's coat, has always been a healer. She's strong, compassionate, and dedicated. Her life is a testament to her commitment and love for others. Yet, beneath her confident exterior lies a yearning for something, or someone, she thought was lost forever.Nate - a man whose hands have built homes and dreams, a construction worker who breathes new life into old houses. His rough exterior belies a gentle heart, one that never quite let go of a certain high school sweetheart. He's about to marry a stranger, or so he thinks, his heart unknowingly aching for a love he believes has slipped through his fingers.Now, they find themselves at the altar, each assuming they are marrying a stranger. As they lift their veils of assumption, they find not a stranger, but a familiar face, a cherished love. They find each other.Searching in Scranton is a tale of love lost and found, of journeys taken and destinations reached. It's about two people who, despite the distance and time apart, never stopped searching - for love, connection, and each other.Join Shelby and Nate as they rediscover their love in the heart of Scranton. Their story is a testament to the enduring power of love, the strength of the human spirit, and the serendipity of life. It reminds us that sometimes, what we've been searching for has been right before us all along.

Meg O'Reilly wonders what ever made her want to be a teacher. The last four members of the demon horde are making her life miserable. When one of them slaps a copy of the Grooms' Gazette on her desk and tells her to go see their older sister so she can find her a groom, she reads through the paper and decides to do just that. Confident in her decision, she sends a letter to the man she chooses that very day.The one thing Lars Borgen is not looking for is love. He wants a wife to share his life, his work, and his bed, but he doesn't ever expect to feel any tender emotions for her. Expecting a plain bride, he is startled when beautiful Meg steps off the train looking for him. Will he be able to hold steadfast and keep from falling in love? Or will his sweet, pretty bride win him over, giving him a second chance at love?

When socialite Florence's fiancé, who she's to marry in just three months, tells her that while she was away with her parents, he stepped out on her, and must marry the woman who carried his child, she is furious. She refuses to face the pitying and laughing looks from other people in town, so she decides to leave as soon as possible to be a mail-order bride.Jacob Weatherby owns the bank in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and he needs a wife by his side to plan parties and accompany him on social visits. Annoyed with what transpired after the death of his twin brother, he has no desire to marry anyone in town. Instead, he sends for a mail-order bride.Florence and Jacob feel a definite attraction for one another immediately. They know they can make it work until Florence discovers the truth about Jake's past.Will the two be able to work through their troubles? Or will they be doomed to live in a loveless marriage?

She traveled the Oregon Trail pretending to be a widow. He lost his wife to the difficult circumstances they found themselves in after the Trail. With the help of Andrew's daughter, Doris and Andrew marry under false pretenses, leaving Doris thankful to be off the Oregon Trail.Andrew is thankful to have someone to cook and clean for him and eventually be his real wife, not a wife in name only. When Doris tells the truth about her lie, Andrew is naturally upset. Will he ever be able to trust her again? Or will they continue to live together in a loveless marriage?

When twelve-year-old Hannah has a vision of the end of the world, she knows exactly what she needs to do to save the world, at least most of the children of the world. The only problem is she has to convince not only her parents and the others that are needed to help. Moving to a secluded area of Idaho makes her sister extremely unhappy, causing distress in her family. Is it really possible for Hannah to save the world? Or is she disappointing an entire community she has formed?

Jessica Moore loves her family but is certain she'll never find someone to marry. One morning, she walks into town and sees the same advertisement she's been seeing for years about a woman who would arrange a mail-order bride marriage for her. She decides to take a chance and see Elizabeth Tandy, who has a husband picked out for her in a matter of moments. The idea of marrying a man with four small children is very appealing, and she answers his ad immediately.George Fleming found the love of his life while he was still going to the one-room schoolhouse he'd attended for years. He married that love and planned to live forever with her. He knows he'll never love another woman when she dies unexpectedly in childbirth, but he needs a mother for his children.When Jessica arrives, she expects to be greeted with open arms, but the truth is something different. Will George ever find it in himself to love his sweet bride? Or will she spend the rest of her life being rejected by a man who can't get over the loss of his first love?

Malinda thinks her life is over after the death of her father and her subsequent eviction from the only home she's ever known. She, along with her sister, answers an advertisement for mail order brides and their lives change. She agrees to marry a banker in a small town in Colorado, because she refuses to be afraid of where her next meal will come from ever again. When she arrives in Colorado, she immediately falls for the handsome gentleman who picks her up at the train station, but he's her sister's fiancé, not hers!

Julia Simmons had spent her entire life studying hard to become a teacher. Finally, she had her first assignment, in a small Texas town, and she was on her way. When the stagecoach dropped her off, the only man nearby kissed her, acting as if he'd been waiting for her. She couldn't seem to make him understand she wasn't his mail order bride.When she found herself married an hour later, she was clueless as to how to handle it. How would the school board react to having a married teacher? And more importantly, how would her new husband, Tom, react when his real mail order bride arrived in town?

Francis knew something needed to change immediately. He was only sixteen, but he understood that his family couldn't keep living on bread and beef jerky. In town one day, he noticed an advertisement for a mail order bride, and sent off a letter…after signing his older brother's name. He'd just make sure to tell Andrew that his fiance was coming before she arrived. What could go wrong?Tracy had lived in an orphanage since she was just a few months old. She only had a month before she turned eighteen and had to find a new place to live, complete with employment or a wedding ring. There were no jobs worth taking for a young woman, so she answered a letter requesting a mail order bride. Andrew sounded perfect. She'd meet him, and he'd be thrilled to see her, and they'd live happily ever after. Right?

Grace Quinlan is tired of living under her parents' thumbs. She's done volunteer work for years as a baker, and she feels it's time to spread her wings and open her own bakery. She takes her cousins, who are equally skilled in baking, along with her twin, and they move to Culpepper, Wyoming, where her older sisters have all found love. When lawyer Marcus Wells meets Grace on her first day in Culpepper, he immediately knows she's the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with, despite her propensity for telling him awful lawyer jokes. After spending a few days together, getting to know one another, he immediately asks her to marry. Can she overcome her strict upbringing and find happiness with him? Or will her past haunt them both for the rest of their lives?

When Clara's husband dies and leaves her with two children and a farm she can't run on her own, the bank evicts her small family, and she needs to find a new home fast. She answers an advertisement to be a mail order bride, hoping that the agency will find a place where she can not only be useful, but her children can be loved.Recently widowed Montana rancher, Albert, can't raise his children alone, but won't risk loving another woman. Albert is convinced that he'll never love another woman like his deceased wife. When Clara shows up with two children, he's certain he's made a mistake by taking another woman into his home. Can Clara convince him that together they can be a happy family?

When Millie's friend, Berta, elopes instead of fulfilling her obligations to be a mail order bride, she decides to take her friend's place and be the best mail order bride a man has ever seen. Of course, she can't exactly cook, and she enjoys meddling in other people's lives under the guise of "helping them," but surely, her future husband won't mind that.Connor waits excitedly for his Berta to get off the train in Idaho, knowing that she is the answer to his prayers. She's an excellent cook and a hard worker, just what he needs for his restaurant. He's confused when Millie gets off the train in her place, but he accepts the switch good-naturedly. His bride has married someone else, after all. What could possibly go wrong?

At thirty-four, Julia had given up on love. She had spent sixteen years nursing her sick mother, and now that her mother had passed on, she had no idea what to do with herself. She answered an advertisement to be a mail order bride, knowing she needed a new beginning.Edward, a Kansas farmer, had been alone for six years since the death of his wife. He was sick of eating his own cooking, tired of living in filth, and more than anything, he was lonely. He sent off a letter to try to find a bride, hoping against hope someone would answer it. When Julia stepped off the train, she was nothing like he'd expected her to be. Could a marriage based on mutual loneliness work out?

The happiest day of Esther's life quickly becomes a nightmare when she finds her husband dead in their fields. Now she is pregnant with no way to provide for her unborn child and her in-laws will soon evict her from her home. Becoming a mail-order bride will meet her needs, but will it allow her to find love and happiness?Thomas is surprised to read the letter he receives from a young widow who is pregnant. He agrees to marry her, but wonders immediately what he's gotten himself into. Was marrying a pregnant woman really the best idea?

When Ellen and her sister, Malinda, are forced out of the only home they've ever known by a local banker after the death of their father, they answer an advertisement placed by Harriett Long for mail order brides. Ellen chooses to marry the sheriff of a small town in Colorado while Malinda agrees to marry his brother, a banker. When they arrive, each sister is immediately drawn to one of the brothers….too bad it's the wrong one! They each had specifications for what they wanted in a husband. How will it work when they marry their sisters' indended? Many challenges will affect them as they make their decisions.

In Kirsten Osbourne's captivating novel, "Mail Order Mayhem," the life of a 1880s farmer comes alive with a fiery tale of love, resilience, and unexpected twists. When Maude, a determined young woman from Beckham, Massachusetts, finds herself at a crossroads, she embarks on a courageous journey to Iowa as a mail-order bride, hoping to find love and fulfillment in a rugged land brimming with opportunity. Refusing to marry the man her father has chosen for her, Maude answers the letter of John Powers, a farmer in Iowa. She immediately agrees to marry him and sneaks away in the dead of night to catch a train and leave for her adventure. John Powers is happy in life, but he's lonely. Sending for a mail-order bride seems to be the perfect solution. When Maude arrives, she's everything he hoped for. Will the two of them find their happily ever after? Or will the man her parents wanted her to marry find her?

Elaine had spent over half of her life walking with a cane and being treated as if she were made of glass. When she sees no other option, she sneaks out and goes to see the owner of the mail order bride agency in Beckham. She picks out a man who seems perfect for her, and travels to Kansas City to be his bride.Colin goes to lunch at the restaurant in town to consider sending off for a mail order bride when he notices a beautiful woman limp into the establishment. During his unashamed eavesdropping, he hears that she's a mail order bride who is being rejected by the man she's come to marry. He jumps up immediately and asks the beautiful girl to be his bride. Will they be able to make things work? Or will her insecurities keep them from ever being truly happy?

Dallas Gustafson thought she'd seen Culpepper, Wyoming in her rearview mirror for the last time, but when her father tells her he needs her to come home while he's on his death bed, she sucks up her pride and complies. Back in the town where she grew up with people who teased and tormented her, she finds herself face-to-face with the only boy she ever loved. Austin James still carries a torch for the girl he loved as a boy, even though he's almost thirty. When she comes into his bar one summer night, he can't let her leave without telling her how he feels. When her father dies a short time later, he knows he has to do whatever it takes to get her to stay in Culpepper permanently. Will he be able to convince her they were meant to be together? Or will they both spend the rest of their lives without love?

Rikki Dobson has spent her whole life living in her famous sister's shadow. When she moves to Culpepper, Wyoming to recover from a harrowing experience, it's the last place in the world she expects to find love. Working at a bakery with three loving women makes life easier, but she's still afraid of the world around her. When Pastor Benjamin, the handsome new associate pastor sits beside her in church, she doesn't know whether to be happy or frightened.Ben Norton isn't looking for love. He's happy with his new job as assistant pastor and counselor for a small church in Culpepper. He's met the beautiful Rikki a couple of times, but it isn't until he sits beside her one morning that he realizes there is something more to her than meets the eye. Will Rikki be able to overcome her fears? Or will the two of them spend the rest of their lives alone?

Madelina is the youngest daughter of a Norman conqueror and a woman of power. Her own power is insignificant enough in her eyes that she trains to be a healer under the expert tutelage of her mother. When a child is brought to the castle where she lives, she knows she doesn't have the skills to heal him, and her mother's powers-and her own-will need to be revealed to a handsome knight.Alexander Lain is the seventh son of a seventh son, and as such he has luck on his side in everything he does. When he finds a peasant child burning with fever, her parents burning in a hovel nearby, he takes the child, hoping to find someone who can heal her. He's pointed toward the castle and Lady Lina, and he takes the child there, finding it convenient that his errand was taking him to the same place. What he sees in his first hour in the castle astounds him, but it doesn't keep him from an attraction for the young lady there. Will he be able to convince her-and her father-she's meant to be his bride? Or will his luck finally run out?*Note this romance contains a mild sex scene*

Samantha has been a single mom since her husband died. She decides that she isn't going to date again. When sexy Nick Boston and his son, Connor, come into her life, she isn't sure what she should do. She ends up allowing him to get too close and before she knows it, she has a full-fledged relationship going. Is this really the best thing for her and her son?

When Joni Kley finished her degree in social work, she didn't feel like she could immediately quit her job as assistant manager of Kelsey's Kafé on River's End Ranch. Now that she is free to look around for something else, she's not sure where she wants to go. She loves Idaho and the ranch, and can't imagine living anywhere else, but there aren't exactly a lot of social work jobs in town. When a new cowboy shows up at the ranch, she's intrigued about the stories he tells her about the boys' ranch where he was raised and still works.Max Logan sees Joni as soon as he arrives at River's End Ranch. She not only gives him warm coffee, but she takes him to the store and makes him buy winter gear-something he's never really needed at the ranch he works for in Texas. It doesn't take him long to realize he wants to take her home with him, and he suggests she apply for a job at the McClain Boys' Ranch. Will she be able to go with him and live happily ever after? Or will his past come between them?

Sammy Ross has always been content with her life as a midwife in Culpepper, Wyoming. About to deliver her sister's first child, she feels slightly lost that she isn't having children of her own. When a new bookstore opens in town, she immediately seeks it out, hoping for enough romance novels to take her out of her funk and make her normal again.Barry Hamilton has been on the rodeo circuit his entire adult life. All of his injuries have made it so it's not prudent to keep up the dangerous lifestyle, so he moves to Culpepper and opens a bookstore. During his first week open, a woman walks into the bookstore declaring her love for its owner, and he knows as soon as he looks at her that she's meant for him. Will he be able to convince her that they belong together? Or will Sammy help everyone around her have babies and never have any of her own?