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    Elise & Harmon’s Story: A Mail Order Bride Romance
    Elise & Harmon’s Story: A Mail Order Bride Romance
    Elise & Harmon’s Story: A Mail Order Bride Romance
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    Elise & Harmon’s Story: A Mail Order Bride Romance

    By Doreen Milstead

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    A wealthy rancher wants a wife and children more than anything in the world but is worried that a woman might only seek him out because she’s interested in his wealth. He decides on one woman and invites her to his ranch but under a ruse that he’s only the foreman of the ranch. Something happens later that forces the issue and he wonders what on earth she’ll say when he finally reveals the truth.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSusan Hart
    Release dateSep 1, 2015
    ISBN9781311145475
    Elise & Harmon’s Story: A Mail Order Bride Romance

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      Elise & Harmon’s Story - Doreen Milstead

      Elise & Harmon’s Story: A Mail Order Bride Romance

      By

      Doreen Milstead

      Copyright 2015 Susan Hart

      Synopsis: A wealthy rancher wants a wife and children more than anything in the world but is worried that a woman might only seek him out because she’s interested in his wealth. He decides on one woman and invites her to his ranch but under a ruse that he’s only the foreman of the ranch. Something happens later that forces the issue and he wonders what on earth she’ll say when he finally reveals the truth.

      Elise lifted her head from her sewing machine and looked around the crowded factory. The women around her worked quickly trying to ignore the stifling heat and noise of the sewing machines. The air was hot and dusty and sweat covered their brows. Suddenly, she noticed the foreman staring at her with an ugly look on his face. She quickly looked back down at the shirt she was making.

      There was no point in drawing any more attention than necessary in this place. The foreman had made his interest in her clear and it wasn’t her work he was interested in. Her best friend, Stacy tried to stay near her whenever they were given a break but the foreman was always watching for an opportunity to try to talk to her.

      All of the women working in this factory tried to avoid him and his fearsome reputation. They often looked at Elise with pity in their eyes as it had become quite clear to everyone where his current interest was being directed. Elise and Stacy were trying to find a way to get Elise out of the factory and away from this wicked man.

      The options for a young woman with no money and no family were very limited. She either had to work or get married. Working in the factory had seemed like a good enough life until the foreman had taken notice of her. However, there weren’t many factory jobs and marriage was beginning to look like a better option.

      Elise was too pretty and naïve to deal with the men who preyed upon such young women. Growing up in the orphanage run by the nuns hadn’t prepared her for this kind of man.

      When they were given a break, Stacy hurried over to Elise’s station and grabbed her up by her arm.

      Come on, Stacy gasped as she dragged Elise along with her. I’ve got something to show you.

      Elise allowed herself to be rushed outside by her best friend with a giggle. You are always in such a rush, she laughed. This had better be good!

      When they reached the loading dock, Stacy pulled her over to a pile of crates and sat down. As she sat, she pulled a scrap of paper from her pocket. Take a look at this, she said as she thrust the bit of paper at Elise. Taking the bit of paper that had been torn from some type of newspaper, Elise read it carefully. This is an ad from one of those marriage newspapers, isn’t it?

      Yes, and it’s perfect for you. A cowboy in Texas with some land and a small house, he’s not too old and he’s really far away from this horrible place. I think he sounds perfect! Stacy stated firmly. It’s not like you’re looking to marry a millionaire or something!

      It says here, must like dogs and horses. I’m not sure I like either one, Elise muttered.

      Elise stood there for a moment quietly considering the words as she stared at the paper. How desperate did one have to be to see this as a better opportunity than the life she already had? At that moment she looked up to see the foreman standing at the other end of the loading dock. He was openly watching the two women as they talked. Elise shuddered and

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