num_pages: 219
description: She wanted happiness. He wanted a nanny. Can these two hearts make a home?Maggie Langley might be plain and mousy but underneath those hand-me-down clothes and that prim manner beats the heart of a woman longing for love and freedom. With every move controlled by her brother and his wife shes become no more than their servant and nursery maid. Not content to let life pass her by Maggie seizes a chance to go West and marry a stranger. His charming letters give her hope she might be appreciated for more than just her domestic skills. Maybe love and happiness arent out of reach after all.Luke Fletcher has put in his time working the railroad to build a cabin and comfortable life and being a bachelor suits him just fine. When a dying neighbor entrusts him with two young children Luke is left scrambling to manage two homesteads and learn overnight how to wrangle youngsters and stay sane. Figuring the easiest solution is to hand them over to a womans care Luke leaves it to the local preacher to send off for a sturdy hardworking female to take them on. But when a romance-loving church secretary sets out to do a little matchmaking things go awry. Maggie and Jake find themselves married with a ready-made family and very different expectations. Even as Maggies heart stirs at his easy smiles and charming ways she wonders if he is capable of committing. Will he find a way to break free of his past and embrace his unwanted family?Luke cant believe this smart graceful woman agreed to be his wife. Can he convince her his words arent just flattery but from the bottom of his heart?Hearts Abiding is a clean and wholesome western romance featuring no graphic descriptions or language. Sweet and uplifting this charming love story will brighten your day and make your heart all aflutter! Grab your copy today!
language: English
title: Hearts Abiding: A Clean Mail Order Bride Story
publisher: None