Copeland, Lori. Seattle brides #bk. 1

Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith, beloved authors of the Amish of Apple Grove series, team up again in an exciting new series for devoted fans and new readers. It's 1851, and Evie Lawrence is penniless and heartbroken after a failed romance. When a kind elderly man announces his plan to move west and make his fortune, Evie jumps at the chance to go with him and start a new life. She says goodbye to the only home she's ever known and sets out for the Northwest. There she meets Noah Hughes, a handsome young man who has gambled everything he owns on the chance to make a fresh start. Living the rugged life of a lumberjack, he too is determined to one day make his fortune. The last thing he's looking for is a bride…so why can't he get Evie out of his mind? In this first book of the Seattle Brides series, two people learn what it means to move beyond their expectations and embrace the very best God has for them. It's 1851, and Evie Lawrence jumps at the chance to escape her sad past and start a new life in the Northwest. There she meets Noah Hughes, a handsome young man determined to make his fortune. The last thing he's looking for is a bride…so why can't he get Evie out of his mind? "Under the authors' skillful guidance, I quickly grew to love many characters in A Bride for Noah. Humor, always used with expertise, broke the tension at many a point and is one of the trademarks of Copeland/Smith stories-and part of why I enjoy this team and am drawn to their books. I would happily invest another day in the creative world of Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith." -Julie Scott "These authors are quite the dynamic duo, and I never finish one of their books feeling disappointed." -Patty LeBlanc, pattyleblanc.wordpress.com "A sparkling romance reminiscent of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Here Come the Brides, Virginia Smith and Lori Copeland's A Bride for Noah combines a classic love story with an engaging historical setting." -Susan Kroupa, susankroupa.com Lori Copeland is the author of more than 100 titles, including A Kiss for Cade and Under the Summer Sky. Her beloved novel Stranded in Paradise is now a Hallmark Channel Original Movie. Her stories have developed a loyal following among her rapidly growing fans in the inspirational market. She lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband, Lance. Virginia Smith is the bestselling author of more than 30 inspirational novels and 50 articles and short stories. Her books have received many awards, including two Holt Medallion Awards of Merit. Meet her online at www.VirginiaSmith.org. "Under the authors' skillful guidance, I quickly grew to love many characters in A Bride for Noah. Humor, always used with expertise, broke the tension at many a point and is one of the trademarks of Copeland/Smith stories-and part of why I enjoy this team and am drawn to their books. I would happily invest another day in the creative world of Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith." -Julie Scott "These authors are quite the dynamic duo, and I never finish one of their books feeling disappointed." -Patty LeBlanc, pattyleblanc.wordpress.com "A sparkling romance reminiscent of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Here Come the Brides, Virginia Smith and Lori Copeland's A Bride for Noah combines a classic love story with an engaging historical setting." -Susan Kroupa, susankroupa.com "We would highly recommend reading this well-crafted book and we look forward to the next installment." -Tracy and Steve Reinhard "We would highly recommend reading this well-crafted book and we look forward to the next installment." -Tracy and Steve Reinhard

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