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On the frontier of rural Idaho, best friends Leah Bowen and Jake Lure decide to take a bold step: each advertises for a mail‑order spouse in the local newspapers. Jake hopes to find a gentle bride for Leah, while Leah looks for a good man to bring her out of the Territory she dislikes.
When the replies pour in, it seems as though fate has answered their prayers. Both friends anticipate finding suitable partners who will appreciate their personalities—Jake’s shy charm and Leah’s desire for adventure. Yet as the wedding dates approach, the reality of marrying a stranger begins to set in.
The story explores themes of friendship, love, and the search for true happiness. It asks whether Leah and Jake should accept the strangers proposed by fate or choose differently, perhaps finding fulfillment together in a way they never imagined.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance
Authors: Debra Ullrick
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