Montana
Mail Order Bride Box Set
Westward
Series, Books 1-3
By:
Linda Bridey
Narrated
by: J. Scott Bennett
Series:
Montana Mail Order Brides, Book 1-3
Length:
16 hrs and 12 mins
Unabridged
Audiobook
Release
date: 07-18-16
Westward Winds
Tessa wants more out of life than to be someone’s wife who
is there to make her husband look good, never having a mind of her own, living
with a boring man who is just out to make a name for his self living it up with
party after party. She wants a man who truly is a man one that doesn’t mind a
women being a women with a mind. She has gone through all the men in her town
and fines them lacking, she sees an ad for a mail order bride which seem
exciting. When Deans brother tells him about the mail order bride program Dean
laughs and said sure why not. His brother write for him, when a letter comes
back they are both shocked to get a reply. Dean wasn’t even serious but his
brother was. Dean is great at a lot of things but writing and telling about his
feelings has never been one of his strong points. He agrees to let his brother
write back to Tessa, of course he reads her replies and tells his brother what
to write with his brother adding more in detail of things a woman might like to
hear which will cause trouble down the road. Dean likes what he sees when he
meets Tessa as times goes on he finds he is very attracted to her never
guessing he would feel this way about another women. They write back and
forward getting to know each other and agree to meet.
They have their ups and downs as they learn to talk, and
deal with day to day issues. Most day’s things are more down than up leaving
Dean confused as to just what Tessa wants or expects. She sure does know how to
beat a dead horse.
Westward Dance
My heart really went out to both Madelyn and Seth both are
about as broken as a person can get. Maddy is attacked by a trusted friend and
Seth fell and broke his leg as it turns from bad to worse not knowing if he
will even be able to keep it much less walk or ride again. The family set about
match making getting these two together both writing back and forth they get to
know each other. Things really takes off when Seth goes and stays with Maddy’s
family why he gets his leg taken care of. The story doesn’t end there, their
love grows but things get in their way and it is a pretty rocky road for a
time. It is a story of pain, sorrow, love, needs, wants, and compassion.
Westward Bound
I am not sure I would call this was a mail order bride story
since the two met once at the sisters wedding and wrote to each other keeping
in touch. They kept me smiling and laughing at these two get on each other’s
nerves trying to get the best of the other. With the conflict between daughter
and father Claire decides to move out west with her sister. She is tried
of not being good enough like a son would be. Things happen that will help them
both if they marry. Claire has always loved Marcus, but he isn’t too crazy
about her. Their back and forwards mail is truly entertaining and will have you
laughing.
J. Scott Bennett did a wonderful job of narration he put feeling into the
audio. His voice is very powerful, clear and pleasant to listen to. There are
no background noises or any volume changes His tones are very even he never
leaves you guessing how the character feels. He gives you a very clear rich
audio that you do not want to put down. The male voices are as pleasant as his
female voices. You never have any trouble knowing who is talking or just what
is on their mind. He uses the correct tones with each character just as I pictured
them to be. He chuckles when he needs to or shows sorrow through his voice. I
really enjoyed his voice and could listen to it all day with no problem. Mr.
Bennett has become one of my favorite narrators I know when I see his name I am
going to be taken away and truly enjoy the
listen.
The author gives you a delightful set of stories that keeps your attention why
she pulls you in with a few shocks along the way. The plot is great as the
author brings the west of long ago to life giving you a story of so much pain,
misunderstanding, sorrow and so much love. I loved the twist and turns she
brings keeping you guessing at some things and other times you know just where
she is going. It is a believable story that I bought into from the start. The
characters are great, fun, caring and loving. I am really enjoying this series
each one better than the last as I get to know each character better. All the
ones you loved in the first books are back in this set, it was great to see them
again, seeing how they have grown and the changes they have made. I can’t wait
to see what the next story holds for me.
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Summary
The first three novels in the series that critics describe as "a
wonderful blend of hope, passion, romance, and humor."
Westward Winds
Tessa O'Connor lives in a world of privilege and excess. Her doting parents
want her to make a good match with a worthy gentleman and live a respectable
life. She is beautiful and intelligent and she comes with a hefty dowry. There
is no reason that she shouldn't be able to find an eligible man and settle
down.
Tessa gets married to Dean and they struggle to find common ground and make
their marriage work. Will they each take the risk and open their hearts to one
another? Can their marriage survive, and will they find love and contentment in
each other?
Westward Dance
Madelyn O'Connor is beautiful, popular, and comfortable with her opulent
life. That is until she is brutally attacked by the son of one of the
wealthiest families in Pittsburgh. Her parents are ready to fight the case out
in the courts, but Madelyn doesn't want any publicity about it. She wants to
forget that it ever happened, but can't.
Seth Samuels, Tessa's brother-in-law, becomes injured when he and his men
are attacked by wild dogs on a cattle drive. He's morose and anxious over the
prospect of not being able to participate in drives any longer. Tessa sees two
people she loves hurting and thinks that maybe they can help each other when no
one else can. She appeals to Seth to help convince Madelyn to come west. Seth
refuses at first, but then figures that since he can't do much else, he might
as well try to help.
Westward Bound
Claire O'Connor is the youngest of the three O'Connor sisters. Unlike her
older siblings, Claire doesn't have great skills in social niceties. Even
though she tries to fit in, Claire will never be popular in the elite world in
which she was born. Claire would much rather be in school or learning business
strategy from her father than do anything else. When she travels to Montana for
her sister Maddie's wedding to Seth Samuels, she meets the youngest Samuels
brother, Marcus.
She's attracted to his dark good looks and flashing gray eyes, but knows he
thinks of her as an annoying kid who happens to be extremely intelligent.
During the time she spends in Montana, she and Marcus develop an antagonistic
relationship, which Claire purposely fosters to hide her crush on him. She
dreams of snaring Marcus' heart one day, and begins her secret mission as soon
as she arrives back in Pittsburgh.
