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Polly's Secret Mission (Brides of Pelican Rapids Book 19) Kindle Edition

by Elaine Manders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 94 ratings
A man’s ambition, a woman’s mission, and a mutual calling that leads to forever love.
Confirmed spinster, Polly Howard, has no illusions about love, but after ten years of pouring herself into her photography and ministering to the poor, she boards the train for Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, to become Noah Scott’s mail-order bride. Though Noah wants to wed immediately, matchmaker Ella Milton recommends they wait to allow a proper courtship.

Noah expects nothing more than a marriage of convenience. All he needs is a wife to help him further his career. But as soon as Polly steps off the train he’s smitten. She’s beautiful, kind, gentle, and possess a servant’s heart—all the characteristics of the heroines he writes about—though he senses she is hiding her true feelings. But Noah has secrets of his own, and when Polly discovers his past, he fears he’ll never win her heart.
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  1. Book 19 of 20
    Brides of Pelican Rapids
  2. Print length
    153 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    January 15, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09NS7L932
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 153 pages
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  • Book 19 of 20 ‏ : ‎ Brides of Pelican Rapids
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 94 ratings

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Elaine Manders

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I'm a retired Air Force (civilian) accountant living in Warner Robins, Georgia. My interests are varied. I enjoy reading and writing Christian historical romances and inspirational commentary, golf, sewing, crocheting, knitting, politics, history, science and mathematics. I attend church regularly, and God is the center of my life. I'm proud of the good job my daughter is doing rearing my three wonderful grandchildren. God and my family make up the inner circle of my life, but I want to reach out with understanding and love to others.

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Customers find this book to be a satisfying and beautiful read, with one customer particularly appreciating the verses at the beginning of each chapter. The romance receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a heartwarming Christian romance.

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Customers find the book readable and satisfying, with one customer particularly appreciating the verses at the beginning of each chapter.

"...This is a wonderful book that I highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of Christian Historical Fiction. I loved it!" Read more

"I love the verses at the beginning of each chapter. Polly and Noah are both believers, but they both need that someone special in their lives...." Read more

"Author Elaine Manders has written another fantastic story...." Read more

"This is a blessed, wonderful mail order bride story! The plot is fast paced and entertaining. The new characters blend well with the familiar ones...." Read more

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Customers find the book beautiful and sweet.

"...Lol. The great news is that Polly by Elaine Manders is a precious, sweet, perfect story of love. I look forward to reading more stories by Elaine." Read more

"Elaine Manders brings beauty to the ordinariness of life...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, with one describing it as a heartwarming Christian romance and another noting its themes of sacrificial love.

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"...news is that Polly by Elaine Manders is a precious, sweet, perfect story of love. I look forward to reading more stories by Elaine." Read more

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  • Sarah White
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet, Uplifting Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2022
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    Polly Howard was a photographer with her own studio. What she did not have was the prospect of a marriage. She contacted a mail order bride service and was connected with Noah Scott, a writer who lived in Pelican Ridge. She packed up her photography shop and went to Pelican Ridge.

    Polly and Noah got along well, but were not getting closer to marrying. Polly began working with the poor families of Pelican Ridge helping them get food, clothing, and home repairs as winter came. Colds were progressing to influenza and pneumonia. As Polly tried to get donations to help the needy, she got sick and barely survived. Noah returned from his effort to write a book about the Indians living on the western Plains and found that Polly was very sick. He decided to marry Polly just as soon as she was able.

    I enjoyed this book and hope you enjoy it also.
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  • Ann Ferri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2022
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    This is a heartwarming Christian romance that was an absolute joy to read. Polly and Noah's story will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. I loved how the author put a Bible verse at the heading of each chapter. This is a wonderful book that I highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of Christian Historical Fiction. I loved it!
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  • PollyAnna Joy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Polly
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
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    Of course I just HAD to read a book whose title is my own name, good or not! Lol. The great news is that Polly by Elaine Manders is a precious, sweet, perfect story of love. I look forward to reading more stories by Elaine.
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  • Lori Smanski
    5.0 out of 5 stars God Knows What The Future Holds
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
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    I love the verses at the beginning of each chapter. Polly and Noah are both believers, but they both need that someone special in their lives. Miz Ella, matchmaker in Pelican Rapids, asks God to show her the perfect match for these two people. Things are bumpy at first, but God and friends help them along. I love this story. It shows some of what God in our lives can do as well as friends who have our best at heart. Another wonderful story. Enjoy the journey.
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  • KB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mission Accomplished!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022
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    Elaine Manders brings beauty to the ordinariness of life. Her female heroines find strength in their surrender which, in turn, empowers their husbands to find strength in vulnerability. It's a message about true, sacrificial love that few wish to hear, but for which many hearts long.
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  • Linda Shenton Matchett, Author
    5.0 out of 5 stars A quick and satisfying read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
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    Author Elaine Manders has written another fantastic story. The protagonists’ are unique: Polly is a successful photographer and Noah is best-selling author. They each choose to use the mail-order bride system for very different reasons and come to the situation with issues that must be worked out in order to have a successful relationship. Both are well-developed and I could relate to them in a realistic manner. I enjoyed watching them try to figure out how to make things work, sometimes having trouble getting out of their own way. A quick and satisfying read.
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  • Meri Overstreet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022
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    This is a blessed, wonderful mail order bride story! The plot is fast paced and entertaining. The new characters blend well with the familiar ones. ENJOY!
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  • Marilyn R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
    This is a touching and heartwarming novella by Manders that will leave readers with a warm feeling that everyone is equal in God’s eyes no matter their social economic status. Polly Howard loved her work as a photographer but her compassion and love for those less fortunate was her heart’s calling. She sought out Ella Milton’s Mail Ordering Bride services and was connected with Noah Scott. Noah was a writer and lived in Pelicans Rapid. Polly arrival brought some unexpected news but she found joy in helping those on Bramble Road. With an expedition pending for Noah and Polly insistence she join him, how will this impact Noah’s writing? Polly knew photos truly gave readers a clean picture of what was being written. Well the couple be able to truly fall in love before Noah need to leave within the month after her arrival?

    I truly appreciate the scriptures given in each chapter and faith message Manders wove into this awesome touching story. It was nice to catch up with other characters of Manders’ in the Brides of Pelican Rapids; however, this can be read as a standalone easily where the story kept the pages turning.

    I received a complimentary ARC e-copy of this story from the author without any obligation to write a positive review. I have expressed my own opinion.
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