Mail-Order Bride [Mass Market Paperback]

Maureen McKade (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 2000

Kate Murphy arrives in the Rocky Mountain mining town as a mail-order bride--just in time to discover she's a widow before she's a wife. Looking to earn the stagecoach fare out of this dangerous town, Kate never expects the true peril to come in the tantalizing form of Trev Trevelyan.

A MATCH

Kate Murphy arrives in the Rocky Mountain mining town as a mail-order bride-- just in time to discover she's a widow before she's a wife. Looking to earn the stagecoach fare out of this dangerous town, Kate never expects the true peril to come in the tantalizing form of Trev Trevelyan.

MADE IN HEAVEN

The handsome mine superintendent desperately needs someone to care for his two young, motherless children, and Kate is delighted to take the job. But first the children capture her heart...and then the leaping attraction between sweet Kate and the smolderingly handsome Trev is too powerful to deny. Although Kate longs for the safety of his arms, will she ever be able to accept the danger of his life?

A MATCH

Kate Murphy arrives in the Rocky Mountain mining town as a mail-order bride-- just in time to discover she's a widow before she's a wife. Looking to earn the stagecoach fare out of this dangerous town, Kate never expects the true peril to come in the tantalizing form of Trev Trevelyan.

MADE IN HEAVEN

The handsome mine superintendent desperately needs someone to care for his two young, motherless children, and Kate is delighted to take the job. But first the children capture her heart...and then the leaping attraction between sweet Kate and the smolderingly handsome Trev is too powerful to deny. Although Kate longs for the safety of his arms, will she ever be able to accept the danger of his life?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fascinating story about love, loyalty and family ties. Don't miss it!" -- --- Dorothy Garlock

"A fascinating story about love, loyalty and family ties. Don't miss it!" --

"A truly memorable story." -- --- Rendezvous on A Dime Novel Hero

"I loved this book! Maureen McKade has a gift for making the West come alive. I fell in love with Gabby and Ty and cheered for them on every page." -- Maggie Osborne on Untamed Heart

About the Author

Currently living in North Dakota, I appreciate the traquility and rich history of the northern plains. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, golfing, birdwatching, hiking, and camping.

Outlaw's Bride is my fifth historical romance. My first book, Winter Hearts, was nominated for both the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart and RITA awards. My fourth book, Mail-Order Bride, was also offered through Doubleday Book Club.

I live with my husband (an Air Force officer), one very spoiled cat, and our newest family addition, a French Brittany Spaniel, which our cat thinks is the dumbest creature on earth.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (January 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380802856
• ISBN-13: 978-0380802852
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #506,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL MATCH IN THE MINING FIELD, December 23, 2002

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M. Hartmann "abayyan" (Milan, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mail-Order Bride (Mass Market Paperback)

When Kathleen Elizabeth Murphy arrives in Orion, Colorado, she finds that there has been a cave-in at The King Mine. She pitches right in helping the injured and maimed. Here she meets Trev without realizing who he is. Then she is told that her intended was one of the dead men.

Trev is suspicious of the cave in but cannot prove any foul play. He is also a single father trying to provide for his children, baby Brynn and 4 year old Annabel Lee. He also has to deal with the unkind people who think the child is touched in the head. I enjoyed his friendship and jealousy of "Laddie", a young seventeen year old miner who was interested in Kate.

I will not forget the scene when Kate runs away from the crying Brynn only to be accosted by a drunken miner. But she does go back and try again. Apparently she has had no experience with children. But they do muddle through.

The slowly evolving attraction between Trev and Kate is backdropped by the troubles in the silver mines and the troublemaker who are trying to get rid of Trev.

Kate eventually runs up against the men plotting Trev's downfall and risks her life to save little Annie and Brynn.
What a wonderful connection developed between her and Trev's children.

I was most happy to find out about their extended family in the second book HIS UNEXPECTED WIFE.

Definitely recommended --M - one you will enjoy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Keeper, August 6, 2001

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B. Lawrence "prance" (San Ramon, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mail-Order Bride (Mass Market Paperback)

I just finished reading this book and really enjoyed it. I loved the story of Trev and Kate but what really made this story was the relationship between Trev, Kate and Trev' children Annie & Brynn. Poor little four year old Annie does not talk due to some emotional turmoil she went through with her mother. Kate can relate since she had some of her own with her father. The setting in a mining town with all the pitfalls of being a miner. The accidents and the love that happens make for a truly wonderful story.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance, History, and A Spunky Lady, May 10, 2002

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mail-Order Bride (Mass Market Paperback)

I am proud to say that I know this talented author. Maureen has done it again with this story.

Kate arrives in the Rockies as a mail order bride. What she does not know is that her groom has been killed in a mine cave in and now has no way of supporting herself.

Trev is the mine superintendent and he needs someone to take care of his two children. Kate needs a job so a deal is made. What they don't count on is the feelings that they both start to feel for each other.

This is a great story that will make you laugh and cry and is able to do it without being silly. MM books are a great way to visit the wild wild west!