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  • Adela's Prairie Suitor (Westbound Sweet and Desperate Mail-Order Brides Book 1)

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Adela's Prairie Suitor (Westbound Sweet and Desperate Mail-Order Brides Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Elaine Manders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (488)
Four 1881 Cambridge college women share a house and a hope to attain a quality education and advance the status of women, but Adela Mason soon discovers that all she really wants is marriage and a home of her own. After corresponding with Byron Calhoun, a Kansas farmer, for several months, she's convinced he's the man God has chosen for her. She accepts his invitation to visit the farm so he can "court her properly."
Byron finds Adela as sweet and charming as her letters have indicated, but will she marry him when she finds out he's in danger of losing the farm? Worse, how can he even convince sweet Adela to stay when his ex-fiance and mother are doing everything they can to run her off?
The Sweet and Desperate Mail-Order Brides novella series follows three courageous young women who find love through the mail.
This book was originally published in the Annex Mail-Order Brides series, which has been retitled here. Adela’s Prairie Suitor has been reedited and epilogue added.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Westbound Sweet and Desperate Mail-Order Brides
  2. Print length
    122 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    July 7, 2015
  6. File size
    353 KB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0115QOXL4
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 353 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Westbound Sweet and Desperate Mail-Order Brides
  • Best Sellers Rank: #317,557 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (488)

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I'm a retired Air Force (civilian) accountant living in Warner Robins, Georgia. My interests are varied. I enjoy reading and writing Christian historical romances and inspirational commentary, golf, sewing, crocheting, knitting, politics, history, science and mathematics. I attend church regularly, and God is the center of my life. I'm proud of the good job my daughter is doing rearing my three wonderful grandchildren. God and my family make up the inner circle of my life, but I want to reach out with understanding and love to others.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
488 global ratings

Customers say

Customers enjoy this good clean historical romance with an interesting storyline. The book is easy to read and well-written, featuring great characters and good descriptions that maintain interest throughout. They appreciate its Christian content, with one customer noting it's not preachy, and find it a satisfying read.
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29 customers mention story, 29 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy this historical romance, describing it as a sweet tale with an interesting storyline and fairytale ending.
...If you don't have it already, you are missing a great story.Read more
This was a short, but sweet story that had a Christian theme throughout the book....Read more
This was a very sweet and clean story with much angst thanks to Byron's mother and Hilda Jane. I loved that all worked out in the end....Read more
I enjoyed this book. A feel good, clean romance :)Read more
28 customers mention enjoyable, 27 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book very enjoyable and relaxing to read, with one mentioning it kept them up all night, while another describes it as a fun afternoon at the beach.
This is a great read! It is wonderful how the main characters put their lives in God's hands and trust His choice for their lives....Read more
Well written and enjoyable.Read more
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is easy to read, has good strong characters, has some frustration, lots of understanding, faith,etc.Read more
It was a very enjoyable read and loved every Christian reference - my favorite kind to read....Read more
27 customers mention content, 27 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book sweet and satisfying, with good descriptions that maintain interest throughout, and one customer mentions it leaves them smiling at the end.
I truly enjoyed this book and became one with the characters, I lived their lives in my mind as I read..I know anyone should enjoy this book.Read more
I enjoyed this sweet book. Adela had a lot to learn even though she has attended Harvard....Read more
The story is simple and sweet. I enjoyed the sense of romance and chivalry....Read more
I enjoyed this book. A feel good, clean romance :)Read more
12 customers mention character development, 10 positive, 2 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the detailed portrayal of both characters and settings.
...Some great characters and experiences make this a delightful read. Kept me up all night... Well done Elaine Manders....Read more
...The plot moved along well with well developed characters. This is Christian fiction, but it's not preachy in your face Christian fiction....Read more
...The story had a good plot and interesting characters; twists and turns that had me wondering how it could possibly end....Read more
...Loved all the characters.Read more
9 customers mention readability, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book easy and quick to read.
I liked this book it was easy to read and had a good clean christian feel. Adela knew that an education didn't compare to being a wife and mother....Read more
A good quick read. A little slow to start but the pace picked up. If you like a good clean historical romance this might be the book for you....Read more
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...It was a fast read, but fortunately there are two more in the series so far.Read more
8 customers mention writing quality, 8 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as a well-written light romance.
...Adela's Prairie Suitor is a sweet love story, well written that you'll find yourself rooting for Adela, but wondering if his mother will end up...Read more
Well written book except for the misspellings throughout. Good idea and must have done tons of research. Well done author.Read more
Clean. Inspiring. Held my attention. Couldn’t stop reading it. Very well written. I can’t wait to read next books soon!Read more
Well written Christian romance. The writer provides much detail in her characters and settings....Read more
6 customers mention christian, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the Christian elements in the book, with one noting it's not preachy, while another mentions it has a good clean feel.
...The plot moved along well with well developed characters. This is Christian fiction, but it's not preachy in your face Christian fiction....Read more
...good strong characters, has some frustration, lots of understanding, faith,etc.Read more
This was a short, but sweet story that had a Christian theme throughout the book....Read more
This is a very good Christian western mail order bride book....Read more

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  • Jeannette A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Go west to find love
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2019
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    An endearing story with a look at women being an 'experiment' in attending Harvard! Adele was finding the studies unsatisfying and decided to reply to a mail order bride advertisement. A heartwarming interaction between Bryon and Adele with a not so welcoming committee in the mother and previously considered bride for Byron, Hilda Jane. Some great characters and experiences make this a delightful read. Kept me up all night... Well done Elaine Manders. I look forward to reading more of your writing.
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  • Big time reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short sweet fun mail order bride
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015
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    Adela is almost 25, going to Harvard as part of a first try for female students, and an orphan.
    Byron is a single man in Kansas, living with his widowed mother and trying to be a successful farmer on a failing farm while his mother encourages him to marry the neighbors daughter. He's not interested in her so he places an advertisement for a mail-order-bride to which Adela responds and he invites her to Kansas to court her properly for a month before marriage.
    Because Byron's mother is set that he not marry Adela, she causes much havoc in the courting process. Adela's Prairie Suitor is a sweet love story, well written that you'll find yourself rooting for Adela, but wondering if his mother will end up getting her way!
    I was gifted this book in exchange for my honest review.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • CVW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2026
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    This is a good read. It is an excellent reminder to be true to yourself and listen to God’s plan for your life.
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  • Robin Bunting
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2015
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    I love mail-order bride stories and this one is no exception. Touching upon education for women versus marriage and motherhood, this story takes us from the east to the plains. Adela truly wants to be a good farm wife and does everything she can to be friends with Byron's mother. But.... you really need to read this wonderful story to see what happens. I highly recommend this super read.
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  • Socksie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Old fashioned novella
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2015
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    The story is simple and sweet. I enjoyed the sense of romance and chivalry. I was truly glad to read a book that didn't "burn" with sex scenes and yet you knew they were tempted to the point of impropriety. Too many books focus less on the characters and more on the action. This book let you like the characters in the time period they lived. It was a fast read, but fortunately there are two more in the series so far.
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  • Wendy
    5.0 out of 5 stars You won't want to put the book down.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018
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    Just how far do you think a mother will go to keep her son from marrying the woman he loves? You will find out in this short story and it is pretty interesting. There are two more books in this Annex series, which I just 'went' and purchased, then I will check out the "Intrigue Under Western Skies" series. Yes, it was really good!!!
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  • Cristella
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
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    I liked knowing about the first ladies to attend University and how difficult it was at that time for them. Thank God that has changed. Imagine considering yourself an old maid in the mid twenties.. that has also changes This was a sweet story wit good descriptions to keep the interest.
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  • MaryEllen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adela and Byron
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
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    Adela and Byron correspond for a while before he sends for her so they can meet in person and properly court.

    Wow, what a story these two have! There are twists and turns, heartbreak and a well-earned HEA.
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  • Kerralyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story with historical insights
    Reviewed in Australia on June 27, 2018
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    A fascinating insight into the expectations of men their and attitudes about education for women in the late 1800s. The twists to the story also highlight that prejudices are not limited to those with money or education. Week worth a read.
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  • susan shelton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Enjoyed the book.. Look forward to reading more from this author....
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