Eight years ago, Toby Keller had been a clumsy, shy adolescent when he left his hometown of Brownville, Nebraska to go live with his grandfather, the famous Marshal Hampton Gibson. Now confident, mature and handsome, twenty-five-year-old, Deputy Tobias Keller has come home to visit his family. Once there, he finds out about a young woman under the employ of mutual acquaintance, in a city six … hundred miles away, who is in dire need of a hero. Although they’ve never met, he takes it upon himself to volunteer to give her the protection of his name.
When Pauline Christiansen, a beautiful twenty-year-old, living in Louisville, Kentucky, overhears her suitor discussing with another man a crime they were committing, she finds herself in need of protection when he threatens to extort her into an unwanted marriage. Her family and friends propose an outrageous plan—she’ll wed, by proxy, a man she has never laid eyes on, from a small town she’s never heard of, somewhere in Nebraska. Would this even be legal? Assured that annulment papers would be drawn up to safeguard the temporary marriage, she reasons that not much could go wrong.
But once Pauline travels to the faraway hamlet of Brownville and gets off the train—sparks fly! The attraction between the two is as immediate as a bolt of lightning. However—as time passes, each one invariably believes the other is simply biding their time until Pauline’s family gives her the all-clear to come back home.
Will they be able to overcome problems, dangers, outlaws, and over-protective brothers to stay together? Or will they let a marriage made in heaven slip through their fingers due to stubbornness and pride?
This is a clean, inspirational romance. The story contains themes of real life, but is suitable for all ages, as it contains no illicit sex or profanity.
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Audible Review: This was a wonderful story and with J Scott Bennett (one of my very favorite narrators!) at the helm, I loved every minute!
I have enjoyed the Proxy Brides series so much and this one has several twist and turns and a really different twist!
Pauline was desperate to get away because she had overhead something that might get her killed or forced married to a horrible man.
Solution? become a proxy bride and then get it annulled after the threat is gone. But she never expected her husband to be such a handsome deputy. The road to a happy ever after is filled with suspense, danger and a sweet romance that warmed my heart.
Don’t miss this one with J Scott whose voice will make you feel you are there and he has such a gift to bring the characters alive. Looking forward to reading/hearing more by this author!
This was a fun book yet it was filled with danger and family!
I loved the narration!
A Bride for Tobias
The Proxy Brides, Book 26
By: Linda Ellen
Narrated by: J. Scott Bennett
Linda Ellen is so talented at bringing a story to life. This proxy bride story was so much fun to listen, it seemed to fly by. Pauline finds herself in a terrible situation, and when offered to be a proxy bride, grabbed onto the opportunity. Tobias, deputy, has given his consent and when he sees Pauline come off the train, a smoldering ember begins between them. Will it ignite? Will she love Toby for himself or his title? Will they be able to take down the danger coming into town? These characters are easy to love and become invested in. Plus we get a little history in the story as well, just making the listen that much more enjoyable. It’s an easy, entertaining listen.
J Scott Bennett is so perfect for these stories. His voice brings it all to life and creates that old west atmosphere. I know each time I hear him, it’s going to be one I can’t put down and this one is no exception!
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Linda Ellen always brings well-developed characters and story lines. I like that at times you wanted to embrace or shake both Tobias and Pauline. Both characters had their good points and not so good points. I always thought that being a mail order bride would be tough but having a proxy wedding might be harder. You are already married by the time you meet each other. I enjoyed the back and forth between Tobias and Caroline, the uncertainty kept the story interesting even if you do already know it is a happily ever after story. I look forward to Dwight and Mary’s story.
Loved it!!
Tobias/Toby- trained by his grandpa he is now a deputy with a quick shot.
Pauline/Pebbles- from Louisville Ky needed safety so a proxy marriage plan was formed.
I enjoyed reading this exciting historical romance story that is fantastically written with charismatic characters and sub characters. Loved the little historical tidbits and the way her books all intertwine a bit makes it even more enjoyable. Their story has a magnificent HEA!