Bøger af Terri Grace

Four years ago when Sheriff Cade Sinclair is rejected by his fiancée on his wedding day, which happens to be Christmas Day as well, he gives up on love and the Lord. Though he goes to church, it is just to please his mother, but his heart isn't in it. After suffering from unrequited love, Schoolteacher Anita Mason leaves home and ends up in Springvale hoping for a fresh beginning. Her heart is broken, and she feels that the Lord has disappointed her. What the two hurting souls don't know is that the Lord's plans for their lives are about to unfold in ways they would never have expected.

Forced to sell and clear her family home, Jade Fern discovers papers left by her ancestors - including one portion of a mysterious map. Always ready for adventure, Jade decides to use what little money is left from the sale of the house to travel to Rainbow Mountain and lay claim to Seth and Constance MacLeod's abandoned land. Julius Neil, a free-spirited wanderer, also has reason to believe that the land belongs to him, but meets his match in the feisty Jade, who refuses to give up the land. Can the two find common ground and work things out, or will their battle end in tears? Sheriff Augustus Gordon and his wife have a scheme that may provide an answer.

Mary Owens is no stranger to the heartbreak of a loveless marriage, and now as a widow with a wealthy inheritance she does not know who to trust. With her twins, her wealthy secret, and a heart filled with faith in God's goodness, she embarks on an adventure to become a mail-order bride. Bill Morton is livid when he discovers that his family have arranged for a city woman to become his bride. How dare they make such decisions for him, especially with the hard work and time that the struggling Inn demands of him. But love has a way of bringing gifts no-one would expect, and an accident leads to a Thanksgiving like no other for Bill, Mary, and the twins. Sit by the hearth and enjoy this beautiful Thanksgiving tale from the brand new Brides For All Seasons Volume 6 collection. Read it today!

The outlook could not be any darker for Eli Drake and his persecuted friends. Eli and Peter are staring straight at the ugly face of darkness, and a hanging seems inevitable. Some say, it takes an impossible situation for God to do a miracle, but will that be true every time? And what about Coyote Reed? Will he be able to overcome his miserable past, put his guilt aside, and stand up for the truth? Join us in this fifth book in the series 'Surprised by Love' and find out for yourself what the future will hold for the little town of Hope's End.

When Pearl Winston and her sisters move to Fort Walla Walla after their father's death, she is eager to settle down on the farm they have purchased. But settling down is proving difficult because of one of the cowboys who has been hired to take care of their new flockherd. Gerald Romney has moved to Fort Walla Walla from Los Angeles because he's a man on a mission. Five years ago, his twin sister Gertrude left home because she was in love with a good- for-nothing man that he didn't approve of. Brian Walker was a conman, but Gettie couldn't see past his good looks and charming mannerisms. The last communication Gerald received from his twin mentioned that she was in Fort Walla Walla, her husband was in jail, and they were in a lot of trouble. That was about six months ago, and he's been searching for her ever since. The easiest way to get more information is by becoming a member of the community, and so he finds work on Amethyst Farm, working for the five Winston sisters. Little did he know that his search would lead him down the unexpected path of love, and that he would discover and have to deal with with a great deal more than he bargained for.

Regina Moore knows her part in the daring escape of her friend from injustice will soon come to light and in desperation pretends to be someone she is not. Pastor Morgan Atkins has been waiting for his Mail-Order Bride to come to him and when she arrives, he immediately falls in love with her. But he has no idea that this isn't the woman he's been communicating with until she tells him the truth, which angers him greatly. How can he ever trust a woman so seemingly deceptive? Can the two work out the problems they face or is their marriage headed for the rocks before it even begins? An unwelcome arrival in Jolly Creek forces Regina and Morgan to answer these questions deeply and honestly and search their own hearts for the answer of the Lord.

From the moment her ward was born, Lois Banks had considered Hannah as her own baby. When Hannah sets off for the west as a Mail Order Bride, the last thing Lois expects is for the father of her groom-to-be to send a telegram cancelling the wedding. Angry and concerned about her daughter, Lois follows her to Texas.Cade Summers loves his son and only wants what's best for him, even if it means putting a stop to his wedding plans to a woman he's only corresponded with but never met. But he hadn't reckoned with the protectiveness of his son's fiancée's surrogate mother, or that he was the one who would be losing his heart to the fiery Negro woman. New Year Bride - A Double New Year Miracle is part of the Brides For All Seasons series - a festive collection of historical holiday romance guaranteed to warm your heart and fill your season with romantic cheer. Buy it today and enjoy the timeless gift of love!

After a hurricane saves her from her wicked stepfather's plan to sell her off to his white employer as a concubine, Felicia Banks finds herself at the mercy of a man who can only save her by marrying her. With no other options open to her, she soon leaves home for the unknown. When his 'adopted' brother finds his family after twenty years, former street urchin Micah Jerome decides to also try and find his own. With nothing more than the name of the state he was born in, Micah lands in Appleseed, Louisiana. Even though his search for family yields nothing, he finds himself with a wife. While Micah desires to build a home with Felicia, forces are working against their union. Can these two work through the obstacles confronting them to find true and abiding love and have the family they so desire?

Anna Hayden is devastated when the man she expected to marry is conveniently betrothed to another bride. Thinking she may be condemned to a lifetime of drudgery and boredom as a ladies maid, she wilfully responds to an advert for a Mail Order Bride. Determined to prove her independence she fails to inform her sister, Josie, of her plans. A shock awaits Anna at the train station in Wichita. It is only the kindness of two strangers that avert disaster for the young city girl stranded in a dangerous Western town. In the uncertain days that follow, Anna discovers that God's grace is far bigger than all of our mistakes! Prideful mistakes and innocent regrets, a stranded damsel and strangers at a station, a house of ill repute and a rough redeeming cowboy all make for a clean, fulfilling Western read that will leave you smiling! FRONTIER HEARTS is a heart warming collection of Wild Western romances celebrating the courage of young Mail Order Brides and their trailblazer husbands. Each book is a complete story in itself, with strong characters you will fall in love with. Book 1: Promise to Love, the heartwarming story of 21-year-old Josephine Hayden, and her journey west to the arms of Clae McKinley. Book 2: Promise of Blessing, where Josie and Clae's love story continues, and twin brother Harland's begins! Book 3: Josie's sister, Anna, discovers that God's grace is far bigger than all of our mistakes.

The Lowell Brothers are used to hard luck and hard times. But when they decide to leave their rough-and-tumble neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, they hope their fortunes will change in Spruce, Washington, where they go to mine for gold. But they are not the only gold-diggers. Victor Lowell, the eldest brother, loses his heart to a conniving beauty whose father has cheated them out of the worth of the gold they've mined... Scraping together what little remains the brothers buy land in Fontaine, Washington. Setting up as ranchers near the town, they soon learn of the dilemma of their neighbor, a brave young widow who intends to keep the ranch left to her by her late husband. But Adrian Foxx, whose land borders the Leyer spread, has plans for her, and for her ranch. When they learn why Foxx was so keen to take her land, he and his brothers vow to protect her, but soon to realize that the wise and resourceful Connie Leyer is no pushover! The determined young rancher might know a lot about hard work, but he has much to learn about love, and Connie Leyer is just the woman to teach him that lesson.

Thanksgiving holds horrible memories for two lonely souls many miles apart. Can a chance meeting lead their wounded hearts back to wholeness?Stanley Garfield hates Thanksgiving! It is the day his mother died. Moreover, this holiday is the humiliating day his fiancée ran away with his best friend.Betrayed in the most horrible way by her sneaky sister, Vera Madison refuses to rejoice. Thanksgiving is the day she lost her heart! Maybe she will find it again in Mooseridge, Oregon where she runs to escape her anguish. Neither expected a chance meeting could lead two wounded hearts to rediscover the joy of Thanksgiving and find healing for their wounded souls. Join USA Today Bestselling author, Terri Grace, for a heartwarming Mail Order Bride Thanksgiving romance. How will Stanley and Vera find their way back to joy, love, and thankfulness? Read Thanksgiving Bride - A Gift For Stanley today and find out.

The thrilling saga of a pioneer town called Purity begins. Thwarted hopes and passionate hearts face insurmountable challenges in a love and death battle for their frontier dream to be realized. PART 1: EPOCH - The Story of Zechariah and Hannah Hunter - Founders Pioneering visionaries, Zechariah Hunter and Hannah, his wife, move to Idaho and found a small town. They named it Purity, for they hoped the place would attract good Christian families to come and settle down there and for a few years that was the case. Life was good and the town was growing slowly and everyone was happy. But now, the town has been overrun by brothels, fraudsters and lawlessness. Zechariah fears that the town may soon descend into anarchy especially when he steps down as mayor and the unscrupulous and greedy, Carlton Swindle, takes over. What will bring sanity back to Purity, and how will he and the few upright citizens fight the terror that threatens to engulf their lovely town? PART 2: ARBITRATION - The Story of Amelia Kane and Rowan Gunter Grieving the loss of his parents to the harsh conditions of the steel factories of Pittsburg, Rowan Günter heads West to a town named Purity, with a gold-tinted dream. His prospecting ambitions are swept away by a timely opportunity that soon turns sour. Caught in the grip of a dishonest partnership he desperately looks for ways to turn his fortune, and placing a newspaper ad for a woman of substance to join him out west seems like a good idea. Amelia Kane has never known money. Until now. An unexpected inheritance from the cantankerous woman she worked for as a caregiver opens up a world of possibility. Amy knows nothing of such freedoms, though, and fears leave her wondering which way to turn. When Amy's church friend, Kate, heads out to Idaho as a Mail Order Bride, innocent Amy joins her for the adventure. Will the train tracks lead to love? Or does a much more sinister fate await the ladies? The Purity saga is a thrilling and emotional Christian historical Western series, pitting good against evil and calling for deep conviction and courageous action, as frontier settlers fight for the soul of their town, and the loves of their lives.

Accused of a crime he didn't commit but vindicated shortly after, Deputy Police Captain Duke Thornton of the downtown Boston Precinct decides to leave town for a while. Following up on an invitation by a friend from the west, he heads for New Haven. Amelia Sharpe is engaged but realizes that she can't marry her fiancé. Because of the kind of man he is, she decides that leaving town is the safest thing to do. Leaving New York to go west, she soon finds her heart's desire and love. But when the past comes calling, can Duke and Amelia hold onto love and triumph?

Her life hasn't been easy on account of losing her husband, her daughter and then her mother. To Sandra Butler, Christmas is a time of painful memories that she would rather do without. When her brother- in- law asks her to comego to Texas, she does so and finds a great Christmas gift awaiting her. Nicholas Littell has given up his inheritance for what he feels is better. But even in the midst of betrayal and pain, he finds new treasure and a Christmas that he'll never forget. Christmas Bride - Behold Your Christmas Baby is part of the Brides For All Seasons series - a festive collection of historical holiday romance guaranteed to warm your heart and fill your season with romantic cheer. Buy it today and enjoy the timeless gift of love!

In the clutches of a ruthless employer who threatens to force her into a life of sin and degradation, she decides to flee West as a Mail Order Bride. But Clarissa's trek to Grant, Nevada not only carries her to an unknown future, it also brings her face-to-face with the deep wounds of her past. Abandoned orphan siblings, a soul destorying 'sanctuary' of sin, a mysterious mining secret and cold blooded murder, paint a dark backdrop for the light of love, faith and forgiveness to shine their healing light, in this story of redemption and romance. "Any book in the Beauty For Ashes collection will both break your heart and melt your heart. Every story follows the tragic pathway traversed by desperate brides, until finally they find true love and healing. Orphan's Redeemer is no exception. Clarissa Dickens' dire circumstance leaves little room for hope, but the light of love breaks through the darkness in the person of Maurice Leeks, a clerk for a mining company in Grant, Nevada. The amazing thing about Clarissa's tale however, is that her journey there, although hounded by setback, brings not only hope for her future, but healing for her past. I promise that there will be moments as you read that will make you gasp, others that will have you putting on the gloves to fight for justice for our heroine, and of course generous helpings of good old fashioned clean romance." Terri Grace, Author The Beauty For Ashes Inspirational Romance Collection are stirring stories of despairing Mail Order Brides pulled from the ashes by loving Western husbands.

The morning after his wedding night, Reuben Tucker is shocked to find out that his beautiful and chaste bride was already married to someone else before coming to him. Angry at the deception, he immediately sends her away but something tells him not to stop fighting for his new wife's heart and honor. Rosalind, the desperate runaway bride is forced by circumstance and fear into a second marriage. But the guilt is too much for her. Can she trust the man she loves to understand, or will her life be thrown into turmoil once again? Can Reuben forgive his bride and bring her back home and can they fight the forces that come calling soon after and threaten to destroy their newly found happiness? This heart-warming historical Christmas tale is part of the Brides For All Seasons Volume 5 series, a collection of historical holiday romances filled with the hope and joy of the season. Read Christmas Bride - Second Chance Christmas Today!

Hope Farm is flourishing and the future looks bright for the Samuels family. Then tragedy strikes, leaving them with a debt they cannot pay, and their ruthless neighbor, John Bradshaw, pressing them to sell the farm to him. It looks like they have no choice until an unexpected visitor arrives at the eleventh hour, with more than a few surprises up his sleeve. Fearful premonitions, sabotage and storms are no match for the love and courage that Billy and Hope, Ethan & pregnant Faith, and strong pioneer mother, Charity, display. If you love clean Christian Mail Order Bride Westerns, this third book in the much-loved Faith & Hope Find Love on the Frontier series is definitely one you will want to read. FAITH & HOPE FIND LOVE ON THE FRONTIER - The beautiful story of two abused girls who follow their hearts and find strong Godly men on the frontier. Book 1: Hope's Journey Book 2: Journey of Faith Book 3: Love Never Fails

Clara Broadhurst never says a word. She cannot. And when she travels as a mail order bride to Valentine, a Western frontier town, she is soundly rejected by her would-be husband, who considers her silence burdensome. Will anyone have an ear to hear the longings of her heart? Or will Clara's incredible love remain unspoken and unanswered forever? Miracles have been known to take place in valentine before, can Clara claim hers before it is too late? The Valentine Brides collection is a celebration of the miracle of love and faith, set in the rugged romance of the old West.

Mary-Grace is a happy woman. Married as a Mail Order Bride to John, a wonderful hard working miner.But the mines that furnished their early marriage savagely claim John's life, leaving Mary with a broken heart and a soon-to-be-born child.With her world as dark as the mines that buried her husband, only one ray of light keeps hope alive in Mary's tender emotions - letters from a stranger claiming to be John's best friend.When these stop arriving Mary despairs. Where has the man she has grown to love disappeared? Have the same mines claimed his life too? A knock on the door leaves her reeling with amazement - has John returned from the grave to claim his bride a second time? You will need to read to find out...

Violet Wakefield needs money to save her mother's life. And she needs it now! Martin Allen thinks his wandering heart will settle if he cures his loneliness. He agrees to send the needed money if Violet agrees to become his Mail Order Bride. When Violet arrives in Rainbow Mountain, however, her fiancé is nowhere to be found. She learns that, just as he has done many times before, he has disappeared up into the mountains, searching for gold. Can Violet cure his wanderlust? Will their fledgling marriage end before it realty begins, or will Martin discover Violet's value, and see that he already has the gold he's been searching for?

Rose Brewer married the man her sister rejected because she was in love with him and thought he loved her too. But when she finally accepts that the real reason Todd Walker married her was to get an inheritance from her father and not his love for her, it breaks her heart. Finding out where her sister is sets her on a journey to the Wild West where she ends up in New Haven. Her desire is to find healing for her wounded heart. What she doesn't realize is that her husband is a changed man and he comes in search of her even though she wants nothing to do with him. But when Todd nearly loses his life, Rose realizes that she has never stopped loving him.

INSPIRED BY A STORY IDEA BY ONE OF OUR TREASURED READERS, Eva Henry. When 21-year-old Angela Meyers travels to Utah as a Mail Order Bride to the handsome Michael Cartwright she did not bank on having to deal with her husband's spiteful mother. Angela's mother-in-law spews poisonous lies about her son's new wife, and the situation is further exasperated by Angela's inability to bear children. When Michael stumbles upon three orphan children, cast from the orphan train and rejected by all but the Lord Himself, an idea explodes in his passionate heart that leads to his growing household becoming the most controversial in all of Salt Lake and the surrounding area. Will Angela and Michael's love for their adopted family be enough to rise above the suspicions of their neighbors? Can the commitment of this compassionate couple and their 11 children to each other turn the hearts of their critics? Read this wonderful story today and find out. Includes the opportunity for you to submit your own story ideas for consideration. Maybe your story will be the next to hit the shelves.: )

When Aurelia Robe rejects the amorous advances of her employer and ends up in prison, she has no idea that her life is about to change in so many ways. Suddenly finding herself a single guardian to a little baby born in prison, Aurelia has to find a new life for herself. Intervention by a prison guard sees her sentence overturned, and she soon becomes a Mail Order Bride, travelling to Anchor Point, Idaho. Luke Wagner has seen his older brother find love with a wonderful woman and longs for the same. When he finds Aurelia and requests her to come to him as his bride, he believes that his life will now be complete. But secrets that she's been hiding tear their marriage apart and for a brief moment everyone believes that all is lost. But who can fight the power of love? Be swept away to another time with this delightful mail-order bride romance in the Frontier Brides and Babies series.

When Sandra Pott runs away from a marriage arranged by her mother, it's to save her little boy. Her mother had practically sold her to her second husband and now that he's dead, she wants to do it again and find Sandy a third unscrupulous man. But Sandra doesn't want that kind of life and flees, ending up in Anchor Point with the help of her mother's housekeeper. Elijah Tinder has just opened the newest hotel in Anchor Point and is feeling blessed. Then he meets Sandra and realizes that she's in trouble and decides to help her. But she's too scared to reveal her past to him, and things are strained for a while. What neither of them knows is that Sandy's coming to Anchorage Anchor Point will cause the past to catch up with the whole family.

Can a disillusioned man in search of a new future conquer the wild frontier of a wounded woman's tender heart? Though Leslie Fenton doesn't believe she'll ever fall in love and get married again. Although she feels equipped to help others find love, she is resigned to a life of aching loneliness, thinking her day has already passed. Dr. Gabriel Sanders is a man who has been disillusioned at his workplace in Philadelphia. He feels that his efforts aren't being rewarded and decides to find greener pastures for himself. When the elderly master of matchmaking, Molly White of the Cozy Bridal Agency, sends him to Wellness Creek, he has no idea that there will be far more challenging territory to tame - the heart of a woman he falls head over heels in love with. Frontier of the Heart is one of the thrilling Western tales from the Widows of Wellness Creek series by bestselling historical romance author, Terri Grace. If you love faith-filled tales of the West, overcoming stories of resilient love, and characters that embody the pioneering spirit and celebrate the best of our humanity, follow this heartwarming story of two hearts heading for the heartland. READ IT TODAY!

Terrified Virginia Denton finds herself in a perilous situation; her abusive husband and his ruthless gambling associate are both dead - and the blood of these murders is seemingly on her hands. In a short while, she will hang for her crimes. It is only when the successful Western rancher, Daniel Bradway, steps in, determined to discover the truth and save Virginia's life that tables begin to turn. But will he be able to clear poor Virginia's name before it's too late, and even if he does, can Virginia ever be a whole and happy woman again? Abuse and accusations, faithful friendships and fiendish fraternities, east and west meet in love forged through the raging fires of adversity - a fire that becomes the hearth for a happy ending that will warm you for weeks to come. The Beauty For Ashes Inspirational Romance Collection Vol.II are stirring stories of despairing Mail Order Brides pulled from the ashes by loving Western husbands.

Christopher Morton is no stranger to tragedy. Scornfully treated and abused by an unthankful wife, it is only his love for his beautiful little daughter who gives him the will to live. When his wife dies he flees with 12-year-old Cindy to New Mexico, a broken man.But Cindy has a plan to revive the heart of her harrowed father. She orchestrates a simple deception that brings a would-be bride to her father's doorstep just in time for new year.Kimberley Crawford almost turns tail when she discovers the girl's scheme, but decides to stay when she realizes how desperate little Cindy is to help her pa. The story that unfolds is one of new beginnings for everyone involved.Brides For All Seasons Vol. II is a beautiful historical holiday romance series. Each book in the collection is a standalone story designed to warm your heart with seasonal love and romantic adventure.

When the unconscionable Elias Graham and his gang desecrate an Indian graveyard, looking for the gold buried there, and then attack a nearby village, Graham learns of the Indian ancestors' honored white friend, Seth MacLeod, and of the gold deposits in Rainbow Mountain. Graham and his gang travel to Rainbow Mountain and search the house built on the old MacLeod property, which is the home of Julius and Jade Neil. He finds among Jade's belongings letters from Constance MacLeod, and a story about a treasure map that was ripped into seven pieces.... Kidnapping both Jade and the Gordon's little daughter, Reggie, Graham demands a ransom - all seven pieces of the map in exchange for their lives. Amy Gordon, though distraught, knows exactly what to do to get back her daughter and her friend, and she enlists the help of Chief Hawk's best trackers, who are all too familiar with Elias Graham. The communities of Rainbow Mountain and Timble's Creek come together to help and to pray, because they know that there are some things worth far more than gold.

Widower Abner Randolph is the father of five sons, and he's in despair. Having lost his own wife fourteen years ago, he's brought up his sons all alone. They're now all grown up, but none of them seems inclined to find a wife and settle down. Abner turns to his good friend for help, and is introduced to someone who changes the lives of all five men forever... This is the story of the first of those men!When twenty-five-year-old Kelsey Brooke comes to Randolph Ranch in Cedar Hill, Dallas, it's under false pretenses. She pretends to be a mechanic but in actual fact, she's here to find out what kind of man Quinten Randolph is and if he'll make a good husband for her.From the first moment twenty-nine-year-old Quinten Randolph sets his eyes on Kelsey, he loses his heart to her. But to hide his feelings he begins to pick on her until matters come to a head one Saturday morning, two days before Christmas Day. Get ready for a wild heartwarming ride with the first Randolph son, as he realizes that there's more to life than protecting his heart and reputation...

The thrilling saga of a pioneer town called Purity continues. Fearful forces are at work, but love and prayer overcomes even the worst assaults of evil, but not without a fight!This book includes two full episodes from the Pioneers of Purity saga - two gripping romances for the price of one!EXODUS - The Story of Kate Lander and Caleb NewtonKate Lander is not free from the man who brought her to Purity using deceitful means. Kelvin Holland is still after her and she fears for her future. When he tries to blackmail her into eavesdropping in on a conversation at a notorious saloon, she is too afraid to tell anyone. She agrees to meet with him secretly but things go horribly wrong. Deputy Sheriff Caleb Newton doesn't want to believe that the beautiful Kate Lander could be guilty of stabbing a man. But the evidence is irrefutable because she is caught kneeling over Kelvin and there's a knife sticking out of his chest. Because of their past bad history, many people feel that Kate has the strongest motive for trying to kill Kelvin. It soon becomes obvious that Kelvin is setting Kate up but Caleb has to prove it or else his beloved goes to jail.EDICT - Marigold Pritt and Franklin GoodwinRough and ready Sheriff Franklin Goodwin falls in love with a young widow who has just arrived in Purity. Marigold Pritt, a beautiful mother of two, gets a job as a housekeeper out in the West through an employment agency, but when she gets to Purity it isn't what she's expecting and she rejects the offer. But Madam Blazing, her expected employer, won't let her go that easily. Franklin steps in and saves the day and it's not long before the two of them have to consider the feelings they have for each other. Are they ready for love and can they overcome the forces that challenge them?The Purity saga is a thrilling and emotional Christian historical Western series, pitting good against evil and calling for deep conviction and courageous action, as frontier settlers fight for the soul of their town, and the loves of their lives. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone story, but to enjoy the fullest experience grab the complete series as it unfolds. To read Book 1 in the Pioneers of Purity series search for "Pioneers of Purity Terri Grace" on Amazon.