
Mail Order Bride - Frances's Destiny
Faith Creek Brides, Book 11
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Alan Taylor
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Karla Gracey
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Frances Harman has spent a lifetime living out of suitcases, a staunch supporter of her papa as he builds an empire as a hotelier. A quiet soul, happiest when out of sight, left alone to pursue her own interests and happiness, she has never felt the lack of companions or excitement in her life.
Yet, since his remarriage, she has been forced into a new world, one of parties and balls and afternoon promenades, and has found herself overshadowed by her beautiful stepsister, Maria, in every way. But in a moment of uncharacteristic bravado, she responds to a matrimonial advertisement in the newspaper. The life of a debutante is not for her, but why should she not search out a life that might suit her better?
Dr Marlon Carter has not been in Faith Creek long and for a time rather thought himself in love with his partner's delightful bride, Susanna. But his desire for his own wife and family has begun to play upon his mind. A town doctor should have a wife, after all. But can he reconcile the actions and troubles of his past and allow himself to enjoy the love and affection that could be his for the taking?
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Title: Mail Order Bride-Frances's Destiny (Faith Creek Brides #11)
:Karla Gracey
This is a sweet, clean historical western mail order brides romance in the Faith Creek Brides series. This is the stoy of Frances Harman and Dr Marlon Carter. They met thu advertisment and mail. Will their dreams come true or will everything fall apart?
The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed. Alan Taylor is always an enjoyable listen.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Frances's Destiny
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Mr. Taylor does a wonderful job of narration from the many different characters to the feel of emotions. You never are in doubt just who is talking or what they are feeling. I found both his female and male voices to be a delight from the strong male to the soft female you could really feel the pain, sorrow, and happiness he gives them. I heard no background noise or any places where the volume changes. There are no repeating of words just a wonderful delightful listen. If any breaks where taken I could not tell. His voice is strong and clear giving you a delightful listen. His performance is outstanding from the emotion to his voices he really make the story come alive. He is a very talented narrator that pulls the listener in giving a very vivid listen that you can picture the scenes in your mind.
This is a clean sweet read about growing, leaning and understanding not everything is at it seems. Marlon has a secret that makes him think no woman would want him. It gets in the way of true happiness. Frances has had enough and just wants to leave. I liked the plot and the way it was laid out. The romance is interesting and touching. I found it to be a good listen.
Sweet clean delightful romance
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France's Destiny
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Frances's destiny
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sweet and short romance book
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I liked the hidden past of the doctor’s life! It was a different and unique situation! Karla really puts a lot of thought into each story and obstacle they must overcome! As many books as she writes, each one is surprisingly different!
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Another great story
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