Pony Express Christmas Bride
Pony Express Christmas Bride

Author: Rhonda Gibson

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1488008124

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Want-Ad Wife Mail-order bride Josephine Dooley's trip West was supposed to end in marriage to her intended groom—not with the discovery that he hadn't actually placed the bridal ad! Now her only choice is to convince Pony Express rider Thomas Young to wed her anyway to save her from her scheming uncle. A bride shouldn't be a surprise package, and when Thomas finds out about his meddling brother's ruse, he plans to send his would-be wife packing. However, when he realizes Josephine desperately needs his help and a marriage of convenience is the only way he can protect her, he vows to become the husband she needs. But he quickly learns that it will be hard to keep his new bride at arm's length…because Josephine is his perfect match.

A Pony Express Christmas
A Pony Express Christmas

Author: Rhonda Gibson

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2014-11-04

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0373282885

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MISTLETOE MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE When Jake Bridges suddenly finds himself the guardian of his orphaned niece, he knows he needs a wife. What does a stock tender at a pony express station know about raising little girls? A marriage of convenience to the child's caretaker is the most practical solution. A mail-order marriage seems like Leah Hollister's last chance to know the simple joys of family life. But then she receives word that her would-be groom is dead. Now Jake proposes she marry him. She knows love isn't necessary. Yet the more she learns of sweet Molly's kindhearted uncle, the more she dreams of a true partnership with the man who has unexpectedly captured her heart.

A Pony Express Romance
A Pony Express Romance

Author: Misty M. Beller

Publisher: Misty M. Beller Books, Inc.

Published: 2019-11-06

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13:

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After growing up as an orphan, Josiah English wants nothing more than to have his own ranch and raise Arabian horses. Riding for the Pony Express seems like the ticket to his dream. And when he meets the stationmaster’s beautiful sister, it seems he may be within reach of the happy life he craves. Mara Reid is thrilled to finally meet the man of her dreams, and the fact that they both want to raise horses in the Sweetwater River valley seems like confirmation straight from God. But when the Express shuts down and Mara's family home is in peril, the danger looming over Mara's life may not be half as destructive as that threatening her heart.

Pony Express!
Pony Express!

Author: Steven Kroll

Publisher: Scholastic Reference

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780590202398

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The story of the first Pony Express ride captures the spirit of the California Gold Rush and places the modern mail service in an entirely new perspective with a mini-museum of the Post Office that details pre-Pony Express activities.

Off Like the Wind!
Off Like the Wind!

Author: Michael P. Spradlin

Publisher: Walker Childrens

Published: 2010-03-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780802796530

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In 1860, the first Pony Express rider set out on a trail from Missouri to California. With him, he carried a special delivery-the first mail ever carried by hand to the West. Over the next eleven days, he and many other riders would endure harsh weather, dangerous animals, and more, but nothing would diminish their unflagging determination and courage. Meticulously researched and gorgeously illustrated, Michael P. Spradlin and Layne Johnson's Off Like the Wind! brings to life an adventurous journey, full of suspense and excitement, that celebrates America's can-do attitude and pioneering spirit.

Marrying the Major & The Texan's Twin Blessings
Marrying the Major & The Texan's Twin Blessings

Author: Victoria Bylin

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2020-07-07

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 1488077371

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Love is not in their plans! Marrying the Major by Victoria Bylin Retired officer Tristan Willoughby-Smith needs a wife to protect his children. When governess Caroline Bradley arrives at his Wyoming ranch, she seems perfectly suited. Caroline knows what a real union of hearts should be, and the major’s no-nonsense offer hardly qualifies. Yet in this unusual match, she starts to see the makings of the family she never thought she’d find… The Texan’s Twin Blessings by Rhonda Gibson As temporary guardian to his twin baby nieces, William Barns barely knows a diaper from a burp cloth. The well-meaning but meddling neighbor ladies suggest a wife—namely Emily Jane Rodgers. Fully determined to find her own way in life, Emily Jane isn’t looking for a husband. But she’s roped in by the twins’ little hugs and William’s tender regard. And soon she longs to be a permanent part of this ready-made family.

Baby on Her Doorstep
Baby on Her Doorstep

Author: Rhonda Gibson

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1488087350

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The Rancher’s Temporary Nanny Laura Lee has longed for a child of her own—but she never expected one would suddenly appear on the school steps. With a note begging her to raise the baby girl, the teacher must find a new home since there’s a rule against children in the boardinghouse. Her only option is becoming a temporary live-in nanny for a rancher. Widowed single father Clint Shepard needs a nanny for his daughter immediately—even if hiring Laura means he’ll have to find someone else in a few months when school starts up. But after spending time with her and the little girl she’s raising, he starts falling for them, and wishing their arrangement could be permanent.

A Convenient Christmas Bride
A Convenient Christmas Bride

Author: Rhonda Gibson

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1460389034

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Hitched for the Holidays After a pupil's prank forces Anna Mae Leland to take shelter with a widowed sheriff during a blizzard, she loses her teaching job—but gains a fiancé. Josiah Miller needs a mother for his twin daughters and Anna Mae needs to protect her reputation. This business-only arrangement means the recently jilted Anna Mae need never risk the folly of love again. Josiah has long admired the town's spirited schoolteacher from afar. In close quarters, she's an ideal friend and helpmate. Yet Christmas's arrival brings a gift neither dared hope for—a second chance at love and happiness…but only if they'll forego what's practical and follow their hearts.

A Convenient Christmas Bride and The Rancher's Christmas Proposal
A Convenient Christmas Bride and The Rancher's Christmas Proposal

Author: Rhonda Gibson

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 499

ISBN-13: 0369705920

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Get cozy with this heartwarming holiday story! Hitched for the holidays A Convenient Christmas Bride by Rhonda Gibson After a pupil's prank forces Anna Mae Leland to take shelter with a widowed sheriff during a blizzard, she loses her teaching job—but gains a fiancé. Josiah Miller needs a mother for his twin daughters and Anna Mae needs to protect her reputation. Soon Christmas's arrival brings a gift neither dared hope for—a second chance at love and happiness…but only if they'll forego what's practical and follow their hearts. The Rancher's Christmas Proposal by Sherri Shackelford Single father and rancher Shane McCoy needs help raising his two-year-old twins. An encounter with a lovely stranger offers an unconventional answer to his predicament when she suggests a marriage of convenience. Tessa Spencer needs a fresh start and protection from a vengeful outlaw. Shane's ranch provides refuge, and his children easily win Tessa's affections. But as her past resurfaces, only honesty and trust will make this family Christmas the first of many…