The story follows the notorious Zarbo brothers, notorious outlaws known for their deadly exploits, as they plan a series of bank robberies in Colorado. Their criminal ambitions are challenged when they encounter Chief U.S. Marshal John Brockman, who is determined to bring them to justice. The tension between the brothers and the relentless marshal sets the stage for a gripping confrontation filled with danger and intrigue.
The story continues as Jack Bower and Julianna LeCroix, en route to announce their engagement, encounter the stranded McDermott family. They assist Matt and Emily in reaching Fort Bridger, but their journey turns tragic when young Holly succumbs to pneumonia. This poignant turn of events explores themes of love, loss, and the challenges faced by those living on the frontier.
The story follows Linda Forrest, who faces heartbreak when her fiancé elopes with her sister just before their wedding. Determined to move on, she becomes a mail order bride, only to uncover her new husband's dark secret. Throughout her trials, she learns that no peril can separate her from God's love, emphasizing themes of resilience and faith amid adversity.
Heavens Shine Above New Beginnings1839. The North Carolina Cherokees are settling into their new home in Indian Territory and Britt Claiborne and Cherokee Rose are settling into married life. Britt, a quarter Cherokee Indian, is released from the United States army and joins the Cherokee Police Force where his position takes him into fearsome and heart-gripping dangers. They raise two children with much love and delight. They also lean on God through the trials of their day—including the death of the popular Cherokee Chief Sequoyah, who had translated the Bible into their language. Follow the historical events that punctuate their lives until 1889, when President Harrison announces that whites are free to enter Indian Territory , now known by the Indians as home .Story Behind the BookLong captivated with the study of American history, Al and JoAnna Lacy eagerly researched the time in the 1800s when five American Indian tribes were forced by the U.S. government to make a one-thousand-mile journey to Indian Territory (now the state of Oklahoma). The tribes were the Cherokee, the Chickasaw, the Choctaw, the Creek, and the Seminole. Repeatedly forced to surrender their lands, the people of the Cherokee Nation, as well as those of the other four tribes, were hoping to find in Indian Territory a place to call home .
Set against the backdrop of the Orphan Train movement, the second installment of the trilogy continues the gripping tale of resilience and hope. Following the lives of orphaned children as they navigate through challenges and find families, the narrative delves into themes of belonging, love, and the quest for identity. The authors weave a rich tapestry of historical detail and emotional depth, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of those seeking a place to call home.
Set in the late 1800s, the story follows Rya, whose life was saved by McClain Reardon from the notorious John Wilkes Booth. Years later, their paths cross again on the wagon trail to California, igniting Rya's love for her childhood hero. However, their happiness is threatened by a relentless old suitor, casting doubt on their future together. As they navigate these challenges, their faith in God becomes essential in the face of adversity and impending separation.
Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, a young doctor flees to Bozeman, Montana, seeking a fresh start after the turmoil of war. Following the tragic death of his brother, he must navigate the responsibilities of caring for three young children. Meanwhile, a grieving Southern belle in Atlanta grapples with her own loss and questions of faith. This installment of the Mail Order Bride series delves into themes of resilience, family, and the search for divine guidance amid personal challenges.
Romance and revenge, hot tempers, and cold feet frame a gripping story set in rural Elkton, Idaho, in the 1860s. Young Jordan Shaw angers easily and lives wildly, experiencing prison and kidnapping before his family attempts to tame him with marriage. To avoid their choice, he seeks a mail order bride, pretty Diana Morrow, who suffers the abuse of a violent father before escaping her tumultuous family home. When Diana arrives in Elkton and finds Jordan suddenly missing, will a handsome distraction change her destiny? How three young people's paths entwine -- and how God meets each deep need with sufficient grace -- make this riveting story both vastly entertaining and faith-inspiring.
In this sixth installment in the popular Mail Order Bride series, Dorianne DeFeo is a lovely, loyal daughter to widower Franco DeFeo, who works on the docks in Brooklyn. When Franco catches two fellow workers smuggling diamonds, they stab him and he dies in Dori's arms. Persevering through her grief, Dori finds her employment opportunities diminishing and finally answers an ad from Arizona lawman Stone McKenna for a mail-order bride. Traveling west, Dori experiences another shock, and her tired mind shields her from more hurt with a psychologically induced blindness. Will Stone still want his bride now that she's blind? Will the young couple let God penetrate their pain? Can a miracle accomplish what medicine can't? Together Dori and Stone await the daybreak in the darkness of their lives.
In this fifth installment of the bestselling Mail Order Bride series, two young couples seek freedom and love amidst slavery-rich Charleston, South Carolina.When nineteen-year-old Benjamin arrives from South Africa, he is scheduled to be sold into slavery--but is set free by a Christian who takes him in as a paid worker. The man's son, Dan Johnson, befriends Benjamin, and the two make plans to start a cattle ranch in Texas. With bold dreams and the support and courage of their mail order brides, they struggle against bigotry and hatred to find their dream of happiness.
