A Bride for the Wrong Brother
(2024)(A book in the Whispers of the Western Wind series)
A novel by Madeline Thornton
Fleeing from the shadow of her father's mysterious death and the relentless pursuit of an obsessed ex-fiancé, Willow Carthington seeks refuge in the West as a mail-order bride. But upon arrival, a startling twist of fate awaits her: the brooding rancher who greets her is not the man she was promised. As Willow grapples with her unexpected new life and a growing attraction to the rancher's quiet strength and kindness, she must also face the threat of her past’s vengeful hunt.
Will her new life in the West be her sanctuary or seal her fate?
Zachary Swift, a rugged rancher, was unprepared for the chaos left in the wake of his brother Abel's reckless gambits. Yet, when Abel bets the ranch and disappears, Zach is left to manage the consequences—including Abel’s mail-order bride, Willow. Initially skeptical, Zach finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Willow, torn between duty and forbidden love.
However, finding happiness will come at a greater cost than he ever imagined.
As danger and rumors escalate, Zach and Willow must navigate threats from Abel’s past, unexpected visitors, and their own unresolved issues. Can two hearts find refuge in each other, or will the shadows of yesterday destroy their chance at happiness?
Tropes: Mail-order Bride, Forbidden Love, Switched Places Romance, Forced Proximity
"A Bride for the Wrong Brother" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
Will her new life in the West be her sanctuary or seal her fate?
Zachary Swift, a rugged rancher, was unprepared for the chaos left in the wake of his brother Abel's reckless gambits. Yet, when Abel bets the ranch and disappears, Zach is left to manage the consequences—including Abel’s mail-order bride, Willow. Initially skeptical, Zach finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Willow, torn between duty and forbidden love.
However, finding happiness will come at a greater cost than he ever imagined.
As danger and rumors escalate, Zach and Willow must navigate threats from Abel’s past, unexpected visitors, and their own unresolved issues. Can two hearts find refuge in each other, or will the shadows of yesterday destroy their chance at happiness?
Tropes: Mail-order Bride, Forbidden Love, Switched Places Romance, Forced Proximity
"A Bride for the Wrong Brother" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
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