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  • Iron Creek Brides, Book 1
  • By: Karla Gracey
  • Narrated by: Gina Dobbs
  • Length: 5 hrs
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The Mountain Man's Mail-Order Surprise

By: Karla Gracey
Narrated by: Gina Dobbs
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Summary

Life will throw a lot of trouble your way - but love is always the reward. 

As an orphan who was raised by the Chippewa Indian tribe, Garrett Harding has grown up caught between two worlds. 

Belonging to neither the Chippewa people nor the nearby settlement of Iron Creek, Garrett has lived apart from both communities, welcoming the solitude of a life spent alone. 

But now, he has had enough of the loneliness - now, Garrett wants a wife. 

Katy Jones is desperate. 

After a deadly pandemic left her a widow, Katy now finds herself trapped in a disease-ridden town. 

She is desperate to flee before she falls victim to the same sickness that recently took the life of her husband - but her rebellious marriage left her disowned from her family, and now Katy has no one to turn to for protection or help.

Needing a way out of town fast, Katy advertises as a mail-order bride, and it seems that fortune is on her side when Garrett sends her his reply. 

Her journey to meet him in his homeland is a troubled one, but once she arrives, Garrett is there with his kindness and support, and Katy is hopeful for their future together. 

But Katy is carrying a life-changing secret that she must keep from Garrett until after their wedding. 

As their connection deepens, her guilt for deceiving Garrett begins to overwhelm her need for secrecy. 

How long will she be able to keep the truth from her husband-to-be? 

The Mountain Man’s Mail-Order Surprise is a charming story about love and forgiveness. Will Katy ever find the courage to tell Garrett the truth in time to save their relationship? And if she does, will Garrett ever forgive her for lying to him?

To lose yourself in this romantic tale, scroll up and click “buy” right now. Love is nothing without trust.

©2021 Karla Gracey (P)2021 Karla Gracey

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Sweet romance

Garrett a white man, was orphaned as a child and was adopted by the Native American who found him and raised him within her culture. As an adult he went in search for his Caucasian culture in the city but things didn't work out well. Sick of living life alone he puts an ad in the newspaper for a bride. Katy desperate for a new life responds to his ad, but a big 'misunderstanding' throws their potential relationship into disarray.

This is a very sweet romance, although the 'misunderstanding trope' was quite annoying the longer it went on. The narrator did a good job but she wasn't able to vary her voice well for different characters.

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  • Geralynn Ross
  • 20-04-22

Stupid trope

Problem that could easily resolved by honestly talking to each other is the main conflict. I DNF'd at chapter 12. I want my MCs to use common sense

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  • Danny Harr
  • 10-12-21
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Mountain man's mail order surprise

This is a great start to a new series. Garret is a half Indian and wants a wife. Katy Jones had the perfect life than her husband died. She is pregnant but doesn't know yet. She answers a add for a wife. This story holds your attention and draws you in. I got irritated at Katy for keeping secrets. But I understand that she was scared. This is going to be a great series . Gina Dobbs does a great job narration this book. I received a copy of this book from audiobooks unleashed but that has no influence on my review. If this review is any help will you please click on the helpful link below. Thank you.

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  • Joan, Nikki's Ma.
  • 06-03-23

Sweet and clean

Kind, honest, loving, beautiful, clean story Beautiful blending of native and American family. I recommend.

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  • Virginia
  • 05-03-23
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Sweet!

It is always a pleasure to listen to a great mail-order bride story. This one was super.
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  • Yolanda
  • 15-02-23
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Fun, sweet story

I really enjoyed book 1 in this new series. The characters were well written and the story was well thought out. I enjoyed all te different locations..can't wait to listen to the next installment

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 22-12-22

Enjoyed the audiobook

Enjoyed this audio book. Will continue to purchase the audiobooks. This was a great experience and utilized while traveling.

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  • Donna
  • 04-11-22

Interesting story

I throughly enjoyed listening to this book. I definitely recommend this book, the narrator was wonderful.

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  • Mike Denny
  • 25-08-22

Mountain Mail-Order Bride's Surprise

Very engrossing storyline of pioneer times and blending of Indian&Whitemen customs plus H&h handling of adversity until realize that their love, acceptance, unity, God can conquer all. Narration good with clarity. Enjoyed!

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  • Steven R. Harbin
  • 20-06-22

First of a truly enjoyable series

I truly enjoyed this historical romance, apparently the first of a series. I will seek out more books by author Karla Gracey. I am recommending this one to family and friends.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 27-05-22

great story

great story that was well written and read. must admit the title threw me off a little but it turned out to be nothing like I thought it would be