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Tessa's Thanksgiving (Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides Book 31) Kindle Edition

by Elaine Manders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 215 ratings

Tessa never thought of becoming a mail-order bride until she discovered the Westward Home and Hearts Matrimonial Agency was looking for a wife for Ian Douglas, the only man who could help her prove her father innocent of a crime that had held him in prison for seven years. And Ian lives in Colorado where the Wells Fargo robbery occurred.

Although it goes against all of matchmaker, Milly Crenshaw’s rules, she wants to help. She knows Tessa’s father and believes he’s innocent. Also, Ian’s need for a wife is urgent.

But there are complications. Tessa must take her grandmother with her and Ian isn’t expecting to support a wife and a grandmother. Besides, Milly isn’t sure Tessa’s strong, independent spirit will suit Ian.

The clock is ticking for both Tessa and Ian. Tessa must prove her father innocent before the end of the year while Ian is the guardian of a three-year-old niece, and he’s promised her a mother before Thanksgiving.

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    Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides
  2. Print length
    93 pages
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    November 24, 2022
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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 well-written and entertaining, with a romance that keeps readers turning the pages. The story features strong, determined characters, and one customer notes it has enough suspense to add drama.

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Customers find the book well-written and entertaining, with one customer noting it's a quick read.

"Tessa’s Thanksgiving is a delightful, quick read. I love the candidness of the main characters...." Read more

"...romance, and a gentle faith thread combine to make this a quick, entertaining read that will make you smile." Read more

"I loved this book! It's a clean, sweet book filled with wonderful characters, Tessa and Ian of course, but then there's Granny and little Maisey,..." Read more

"...romance kindle books from Amazon at a special price and from a delightful author who keeps me entertained throughout the entire book." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romance in this book, which keeps them turning the pages, with one customer noting its fast-moving plot.

"...Ian’s niece is sweet and precocious without being obnoxious, and the secondary characters are well-developed and unique...." Read more

"...A fast-moving plot, memorable characters, sweet romance, and a gentle faith thread combine to make this a quick, entertaining read that will make..." Read more

"...I loved the original storyline of the book and the way the story played out...." Read more

"There was just enough suspense in the story to add drama, bit not enough to overwhelm the sensitive reader...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the determined heroine.

"...sweet and precocious without being obnoxious, and the secondary characters are well-developed and unique...." Read more

"...A fast-moving plot, memorable characters, sweet romance, and a gentle faith thread combine to make this a quick, entertaining read that will make..." Read more

"I loved this book! It's a clean, sweet book filled with wonderful characters, Tessa and Ian of course, but then there's Granny and little Maisey,..." Read more

"The author created unique characters to come together through different challenges. It keeps you wanting to read even more about them...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character's strength, describing her as confident and determined.

"...I appreciated his sincerity and integrity, making him a swoon-worthy hero in my book...." Read more

"...Set in Colorado in 1888, it features a strong, determined heroine who has an ulterior motive for becoming a mail order bride...." Read more

"...Tessa appears confident and determined. Her confidence, though, comes from her faith that her plan will succeed...." Read more

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  • Linda Shenton Matchett, Author
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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    Tessa’s Thanksgiving is a delightful, quick read. I love the candidness of the main characters. Tessa is upfront with Ian as to why she asked to be his bride, and he is equal forthright, and yet each hope that the relationship will become more. I appreciated his sincerity and integrity, making him a swoon-worthy hero in my book. Tessa is from Boston, which I’ve often visited, so it was fun to read references to the city. Ian’s niece is sweet and precocious without being obnoxious, and the secondary characters are well-developed and unique. I enjoyed the ending, and there were a couple of twists I didn’t see coming. Highly recommended
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  • Carolyn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming, Entertaining Read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
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    This historical western romance novella is a part of the Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides series. Set in Colorado in 1888, it features a strong, determined heroine who has an ulterior motive for becoming a mail order bride. A fast-moving plot, memorable characters, sweet romance, and a gentle faith thread combine to make this a quick, entertaining read that will make you smile.
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  • S Reesor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tessa's Thanksgiving
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2022
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    I loved this book! It's a clean, sweet book filled with wonderful characters, Tessa and Ian of course, but then there's Granny and little Maisey, who kept me laughing. I loved the original storyline of the book and the way the story played out. This is another great addition to the Westward Home and Hearts series and another great book by author Elaine Manders. I highly recommend this book and think you will enjoy it as much as I did.
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  • Linda Watson-Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tessa' s Thanksgiving. (Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides Book 31)
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
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    A great book about the life of a young lady and her journey to prove her Father's innocence. The characters were dealing with hardships that occurred. 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 entertained throughout the entire book.
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  • MaryEllen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tessa and Ian
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
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    There was just enough suspense in the story to add drama, bit not enough to overwhelm the sensitive reader.
    Tessa appears confident and determined. Her confidence, though, comes from her faith that her plan will succeed.
    Ian is confident and determined... and a pushover when it comes to his wife. I love that he can give in to her wishes, even when they are diametrically opposed to his, and still appear strong and manly.
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  • Booklover
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Dual Need
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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    When Ian, who can help prove her father's innocence, advertises for a mail-order bride to help him raise his orphaned niece, Tessa jumps at the chance. Taking her grandmother along, she immediately falls in love with the little girl but the marriage is supposed to be platonic. Though, with a common purpose, love evolves. Short, sweet and clean novella with a lovely cover is a good bedtime read.
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  • Ann Ferri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
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    This book is a great read. Tessa and Ian's story is a sweet mail-order bride story with just the right amount of drama, suspense and romance to keep you turning the pages. I feel in love with little Maisy, she was such a precious little girl.
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  • Ruby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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    I enjoyed Tessa's Thanksgiving! My first read for Elaine Manders, I will surely read more from this author! Happy reading!
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