Last Chance Brides Series

When Charlotte answers an advertisement for a mail-order bride, the last thing she expects is that the man who placed it is Logan, her former fiancé who had jilted her long ago. He's come to New Orleans on behalf of the men of Last Chance, a booming town in the Washington Territory, but he doesn't intend to leave without the woman he's never been able to forget. Charlotte decides to board the ship headed for Last Chance, determined to make a new life for herself, far away from the war-ravaged South, but she has no intention of falling for Logan once again. Can Logan change her mind during the long voyage north, or will she marry someone else once they arrive?

Go Northwest, young man! Four men went into the Washington Territory and founded the boom town of Last Chance. The town needs the civilizing influence of proper women, so these friends bring 22 brides-to-be to Last Chance, for a fee. As CHANCE OF A LIFETIME (Last Chance Brides #2) opens, the ship is just arriving. Hannah McLean, one of the brides, is ready for adventure. She is grateful to escape the war-torn South and choose a husband from among the enterprising men who went northwest to make something of themselves. However, before they even land, Hannah has eyes for no one but Joshua. No one is more surprised than Josh when he falls for the spirited redhead. A former Civil War nurse, Hannah knows what she wants. Josh wasn't planning on taking a bride at all, but one of the men who paid the fee died, leaving an extra bride. Hannah wears her heart on her sleeve, but Josh is having none of this. Yet, he is upset that she will be matched up with someone else--he has only a day or so to take a stand or let go of her…forever. Josh is not the marrying kind, and Hannah isn't the type to take no for an answer. Josh dares not let himself care for her. What will Hannah think if she discovers his past? Who will win this contest of strong wills, and, of the heart? In CHANCE OF A LIFETIME, it's going to be a bumpy week, matching up brides with grooms! No one wants to be chosen last! When news arrives that someone desperately needs help, Hannah is the only one who can save him… In this clean historical romance, there are perils, humor, friendship, competition, heartbreak and adventure. Get ready because the brides of Last Chance have arrived in the Washington Territory and they are pairing off with the grooms in a mad scramble before the best men are gone! ˃˃˃ Emma Connor is the pen name of an award-winning historical romance novelist. She takes the concept of "mail-order" brides to a whole new level. Her heroines are gutsy, beautiful, smart and anything but meek! And the Washington Territory in the Pacific Northwest is the perfect place to cheer, "Here come the brides!" "With an interesting twist on the mail order brides' concept, ONE LAST CHANCE (Last Chance Brides #1) delves into a pivotal time in America's history. Emma Connor introduces a wide cast of unique characters; you'll sympathize with their setbacks and cheer for their successes. A clean read that left me eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series." -- Christi Corbett, author of Along the Way Home

Vivian Arceneaux was the spoiled daughter of one of New Orleans' wealthiest families. However, the Civil War changed all that. Destitute and alone, she decides to answer an ad for mail order brides and boards a ship for the Washington Territory. Cole Latimer is the second son of an English nobleman. He's come to America to prove himself in a place where titles do not matter. He's looking for a woman who will want him for himself, not just his father's title and money. Vivian is determined to win Cole because he represents the safety and comfort she lost. Cole is enchanted by Vivian's beauty. But what happens when they find themselves wed and realize that the other's motives are not what they'd thought?

Lilly Scott has bravely traveled to the Washington Territory with the other Last Chance Brides. But she is on the run from her past, and she can't tell anyone her secrets.   Garrett Monroe is still mourning his wife who died in childbirth and the last thing he wanted was a new bride. But his friends don't listen, and now he feels honorbound to marry the girl they've brought back for him.   Lilly and Garrett are the last two people to be matched. Can they shed their tragic pasts and find love with each other?