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A Young Bride Saved from the Rubbish Heap by the Wealthy Recluse Kindle Edition

by Emma Morgan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 295 ratings
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Abandoned as a child and desperate to quit her miserable life as a scullery maid, Catherine Jones takes her fate in her own hands and heads West as a mail order bride. Though not at all sure that any man would want her, Catherine does know that any life would be better than the one she’s known. But when she arrives at her new home—a massive stone mansion and cold-eyed servants—she is filled with doubts. She envisioned a cozy farmhouse, full of love and warmth, and she fears she could never meet the expectations of such a wealthy husband.

Meeting her intended, Jedediah Moore, does not do much to settle Catherine’s nerves. Not seen outside the house in years, the reclusive Mr. Moore also seems to want to have nothing to do with his soon-to-be bride. And as Catherine finds herself alone in her strange new world, she begins to wonder if she has made a terrible mistake.

But sometimes, the secrets we hold in our heart must be shared for the heart to open again.
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    May 24, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08952YBFC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ PureRead (May 24, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 836 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 47 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 295 ratings

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Emma Morgan

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Emma Morgan spent her childhood in the mountains of Colorado, where the West found its way into her heart. Mother to two wonderful children and married to a gentle soul, she recaptures these tales of love and adventure in her stories and books.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
295 global ratings

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Judy Frayne
5.0 out of 5 stars Short but sweet
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
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Catherine had such a heartbreaking story. She's a scullery maid living a horrible existence when she gets the idea to become a mail order bride.

Jedediah is apparently incredibly wealthy but also a recluse. Catherine is under the impression that he doesn't want anything to do with her, as she's barely even seen him. Until she decides she may as well go home, and he comes at the last minute to stop her. Sweet HEA.

I only wish this story was a little longer. I would have loved to read more about Catherine and Jedediah getting to know one another.
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Joann ME
4.0 out of 5 stars Humbling
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2020
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A thought provoking story, remember to love yourself even if you come from humble beginnings. Let the world see the good in you.
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Linda Watson-Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars A Young Bride Saved from the Rubbish Heap by the Wealthy Recluse
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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A young Schullery maid answered an advertisement for a Bride going west to find out that her intended was wealthy and left her feeling lost. A must read for those who enjoy historical western romance kindle books from Amazon at a special price and from a delightful author who keeps me wondering what next for the characters. Enjoyed this book.
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Kindle Customer DVH
5.0 out of 5 stars Catherine seeks love and family
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020
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A Young Bride Saved from the Rubbish Heap is a sweet enjoyable story. Emma Morgan has written another wonderful story. Catherine’s life as a low servant does not keep her from wanting love and a home. Ms Morgan writes characters that are sympathetic and realistic. The story pace is great. I really enjoyed this clean sweet romance. I truly loved this book.
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Bojopo
3.0 out of 5 stars Rags to Riches
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021
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Catherine was a lowly scullery maid, which made her too low to be associated with other household hired help. She applied with an agency to be a mail order bride. When she arrived at the gentleman’s grand mansion, she realized she didn’t belong and soon ran away. You’ll have to read this little novella to discover the outcome.
If the story had been longer and fleshed out, I would have given it 4 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet tale
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2021
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This is a sweet Cinderella tale. Scullery maid to lady of the house overwhelms her as she is ignored by her intended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed it wasn't longer--didn't want it to end!
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2020
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I really enjoyed this very short story. It was such an interesting and enjoyable read that I was sorry it wasn't 2 or 3 hundred pages long. Hopefully I will get to read more by her..
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love and lonely hearts
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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Catherine showed such courage in going across the country to marry a man she didn't know. Jedidiah was a man who had felt the loss of his wife . These two people deserve to be in love. A very poignant story.
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Kindle Customer au
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Reviewed in Australia on May 28, 2020
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A lovely rags to riches story. Not very believable, but nice nonetheless. Glad it was not based on lies. A good outcome
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