In Want of a Wife

In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman Summary: "Dazzling" --Publishers Weekly (starred review)   When his mail-order bride arrives from New York, a Wyoming rancher gets more than he bargained for in this first-rate romance from the bestselling Jo Goodman.  For fans of Linda Lael Miller and Catherine Anderson. SHE HAS NOWHERE LEFT TO TURN Jane Middlebourne needs a way out. In 1891, life in New York is unforgiving for a young woman with no prospects, especially when her family wants nothing to do with her. So when Jane discovers an ad for a mail-order bride needed in Bitter Springs, Wyoming, she responds with a hopeful heart. HE HAS EVERYTHING TO LOSE Rancher Morgan Longstreet is in want of a wife who will be his partner at Morning Star, someone who will work beside him and stand by him. His first impression of the fair and fragile Jane is that she is not that woman. But when she sets out to prove him wrong, the secrets he cannot share put into jeopardy every happiness they hope to find…. Angie's Comments: This is a book about learning how to trust and creating a new life for yourself. Jane is a very strong woman. While much of the plot is serious, Rabbit and Finn provide some comic relief. This book is third in the Bitter Springs series by Jo Goodman. Goodman is fantastic at creating strong, compelling characters. Recommended for historical romance readers.     Request this item