A shy Louisiana librarian, Mary Warner fears she'll always be alone - so she answers a personals ad from a rancher in Montana. Never before has she done anything so reckless, casting the only life she knows aside to travel to a strange place and marry a man she's never met. But something about this man calls to her - and she knows this may be her very last chance at happiness.
Tragedy made Travis Thompson the guardian of three orphaned children - and determination leads him to do whatever it takes to keep the kids out of foster homes. When he decides to take a long shot on a personals ad, the results are surprising, and before he knows it, he has agreed to marry a mysterious Southern woman sight unseen.
It could be the mistake of a lifetime. But Mary Warner may be exactly what this broken family needs. And with a little faith, a little trust, and a lot of love, two lonely hearts might just discover the true meaning of miracles.
Kristin G. (lilpenguin) from EL DORADO, KS wrote on 1/18/2008...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Amazing book, such a care-free story line. I am not sure I would have the guts to marry someone based on an add and move accross the united states. This story has it all, humor, love, growing, understanding, and learning who one really is at the end of the day.
Teresa M. (coolmom62) from MILFORD, CT wrote on 6/20/2007...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was good, a little predictable. A quick read!
Michelle I. (goozylucy) from EL RENO, OK wrote on 2/12/2008...
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is probably my favorite Macomber book. I've never met a Macomber book I didn't like either. Some are better than others but to me this is Debbie Macomber at her best.
Deborah L. (bluebird4308) from TROUTVILLE, VA wrote on 8/16/2008...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Product Description
A shy Louisiana librarian, Mary Warner fears she'll always be alone—so she answers a personals ad from a rancher in Montana. Never before has she done anything so reckless, casting the only life she knows aside to travel to a strange place and marry a man she's never met. But something about this man calls to her—and she knows this may be her very last chance at happiness.
Tragedy made Travis Thompson the guardian of three orphaned children—and determination leads him to do whatever it takes to keep the kids out of foster homes. When he decides to take a long shot on a personals ad, the results are surprising, and before he knows it, he has agreed to marry a mysterious Southern woman sight unseen.
It could be the mistake of a lifetime. But Mary Warner may be exactly what this broken family needs. And with a little faith, a little trust, and a lot of love, two lonely hearts might just discover the true meaning of miracles.
Beth W. (bethwelch81) from DENTON, TX wrote on 5/6/2008...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A shy Louisiana librarian, Mary Warner fears she'll always be alone-so she answers a personals ad from a rancher in Montana. Never before has she done anything so reckless, casting the only life she knows aside to travel to a strange place and marry a man she has never met. But something about this man calls to her-and she knows this may be her very last chance at happiness.
Tragedy made Travis Thompson the guardian of three orphaned children-and determination leads him to do whatever it takes to keep the kids out of foster homes. When he decides to take a long shot on a personals ad, the results are surprising, and before he knows it, he has agreed to marry a mysterious Southern woman sight unseen.
It could be the mistake of a lifetime. But Mary Warner may be exactly what this broken family needs. And with a little faith, a little trust, and a lot of love, two lonely hearts might just discover the true meaning of miracles.
Sherri H. (mamadoodle) from ROME, GA wrote on 2/1/2008...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Much better than I had anticipated it would be!!! Modern day marriage of convenience story between a rugged rancher raising his nephews and a shy, plain librarian from Louisiana.
Marci and Duane S. (flame60) from FORT WORTH, TX wrote on 9/21/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great book. Finished it in 2 days!
Mary W. from LAND O LAKES, FL wrote on 6/19/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Debbie Macomber once again writes a great story that holds the readers interest to the very end. Excellent read that I didn't want to put down.
Lori A. (Lori62) from MUSCATINE, IA wrote on 6/3/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a delightful, heartwarming book. I had a hard time putting it down cover to cover.
I liked this story. Was a little leary of the sub story but liked the way things worked out.
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Debbie B. (debs) from LOWELL, MA wrote on 11/5/2008...
I enjoyed this book, although I found it bit more "cookie-cutter" and predictable than her other books. It read more like just a typical romance novel; very quick read. The storyline kept my interest and I recommend it for romance-novel-lovers.
Katie L. (cdlap) from OCEANPORT, NJ wrote on 8/17/2008...
Never met a Macomber I didn't love!
Dawn M. (Widow53) from LEESVILLE, LA wrote on 8/11/2008...
A Louisiana librarian answers an ad for a mail order bride from a Montana rancher. They both have their reasons and doubts, which make for an interesting read.
Karen L. (myrainythoughts) from BENTON, AR wrote on 4/10/2008...
really enjoyed this book.
Barbara K. (bjk389) from PORT REPUBLIC, VA wrote on 2/19/2008...
A easy, quick read. Light-hearted romance with adventure.
Dixie C. from CLAY CENTER, KS wrote on 2/15/2008...
A shy Louisiana librarian, Mary Warner fears she'll always be alone-so she answers a personal ad from a rancher in Montana. Never before has she done anything so reckless, casting the only life she knows aside to travel toa strange place and marry a man she's never met. But something about this man calls to her-and she knows this may be her last chance at happiness.
Caryn D. from CARTHAGE, MO wrote on 1/25/2008...
This book is full of hopes. It makes you fell like you are right there going along with everything that happens!
Robin M. (robinmy) from BROOKVILLE, PA wrote on 12/31/2007...
This is a contemporary mail-order bride story. Excellent!
Cassandra B. wrote on 11/13/2007...
Macomber has a sweet story that will gently tug on the heartstrings.
Charlotte L. (cleake) from LEXINGTON, KY wrote on 8/22/2007...
I've not read much of Macomber's work but I enjoyed this and will be reading more of her stuff. Quick read.