Lydia Hathaway’s greatest wish is to become a mother, but not necessarily a wife.
Molly, a little orphan, tugs at her heart and Lydia knows this is the child she wants to adopt. Lydia is broken hearted when the orphanage mandates that all prospective parents be married.Travis Bentley had been conned by two mail order brides, so he decides to stay single and concentrate on his ranch, so when … single and concentrate on his ranch, so when his sister asks him to marry a woman in Denver by proxy so she can adopt a child, he readily agrees. What does he have to lose? He doesn’t even have to meet the woman. Things go well until he decides to marry Myra, and he travels to Denver to get Lydia to sign annulment papers. That’s when his life becomes a convoluted mess!
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A Bride for Travis
The Proxy Brides, Book 10
By: Barbara Goss
Narrated by: Lili Dubuque, Narrator
There is something about the way Barbara Goss writes that soothes my soul. I know when I pick up one of her books, I will find a calm, loving story and it will leave me with a warm feeling and good message. Lydia is a Bible School teacher wanting to adopt a child, but is unable to because she is not married. Travis is a man who has been scorned twice by mail order brides. By proxy, these two marry, and Lydia is able to adopt Molly. With no intention of every meeting, life goes on as normal. But when Travis now comes to town, everything is about to change! Will these two hit it off or dislike each other? These two are meant to be together, and I love the plot that surrounds their story. But, I do believe the standout character is Molly! She is adorable, playing with the kittens, settling down with Momma and Poppa and playing with her dolls. With Lili Dubuque’s warm voice, she gives the story the elements of the times and wonderful voices for all the characters. Their story left me feeling happy and the cover is absolutely gorgeous!
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I have enjoyed this series. Lydia wanted to adopt Molly. Travis had given up on the idea of marriage after 2 bad attempts of sending for a mail order bride. But God had different plans for them. Lili Dubuque did a great job narrating this story.
Filled with the wisdom of God, this book tells the tale of an orphaned woman who adopts an orphaned girl but has to marry to fulfill her requirements to adopt! Eloquently written! The best of Barbara’s yet!!!
The Word of the Lord
All of author Barbara Goss’ novels are clean, sweet, and Christian, with the message fully integrated within the story, but in this one the sister-in-law delivers quite a homily directed at a self-centered, spiteful character. As always, the tale is well-researched and intriguing with a strong heroine and caring hero, and wonderful descriptions of trains and hotels in the “wild west,” plus a plot with some startling twists, all well-read by narrator Lili Dubuque. And the cuteness factor is bolstered with children and kittens!
The story itself was entertaining and heart tugging. I don’t blame Lydia for wanting to adopt an orphan. Molly, the little girl, was so endearing and fleshed out as a person that I wanted to take her home too.There was a hint of intimacy in the book, just like I enjoy. Nothing graphic or embarrassing. It was beautifully and tastefully written.
The christian message of God guiding our actions and steering us is one that I found thought provoking. I also was challenged by the idea of forgiveness that is demonstrated. Both themes are developed well in the book.
Sweet Story! This is the book 10 in The Proxy Brides Series. This is a short and clean romance. Lydia and Travis’s story is sweet, cute, and well written. Lili Dubuque did a great narration.
When Lydia’s husband by proxy shows up and can’t remember her or their daughter Lydia is forced to care for him. She never expected him to show up. After all she only marries him so she could adopt Molly. Their feelings change and she goes to his home where his memory is coming back. But there is a woman there claiming she is his mail order brides and tries to manipulate them. Through challenges and their love for one another Travis and Lydia will fight for their newfound live. I received a complimentary audio and this review is voluntary.
I was not familiar with proxy brides before reading this sweet story but now I want to read more! Lydia and Travis’ story is beautiful, heartwarming and full of surprises.
When Lydia wants to adopt Molly she discovers she needs to get married. Travis has sent for a mail order bride twice but they didn’t show up. When he was asked to marry Lydia so she could adopt Molly he agreed. What could be wrong about that, they were just be married in name and would never even meet each other? Now a lot…..but you have to read it yourself.
I really enjoyed this story, it has love, family, disappointment, heartache and forgiveness. Again a recommending read in this great series.
Travis Bently has had a good life… until he decides he needs a wife. 2 Mail Order Bride disasters. Neither showed up. His sister Virginia and her husband go visiting his family in Denver. His Cousin Leah is working at an Orphanage. Her room mate also works there doing the Bible teaching. Lydia Hathaway was brought to the orphanage as an infant and just never was adopted.
The arrival of Molly at the orphanage is the event that turns Lydia’s life around. She wants to adopt Molly, but the head of the orphanage insists she must be married.
Travis’s sister Virginia, his cousin Leah and Lydia come up with a proxy marriage idea between Lydia and Travis. After 2 failed mail order bride situations
Travis agrees. One stipulation is they don’t ever meet and if they wish aanullment after adoption they will be able to.
Both agree and are married.
Then comes a shocker. The second Mail Order Bride shows up with a long and involved story. Travis leaves for Denver to have the marriage annulled and just upon arrival he is shot
and has a serious head injury. With Lydia’s name in his pocket she is informed and expected to take care of him.
How will they relate and what will happen with the mail order bride? This story is a unexpected twist on the Mail Order and Proxy Bride situation. You will enjoy the twists and turns this romance takes. A little intrigue, some danger and a lot of faith. The couples in this story are based in faith and trust in the Lord, but it isn’t over the
top and extremely well done.
I received an ARC of this book and am choosing to leave an honest review.
Great story!
Travis was, to borrow a phrase, practically perfect in every way. He was understanding, devoted, and lead by example.
Lydia seemed more realistic. She had worries and insecurities. Her patience was pushed to the limit.
Their story was well told.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
A pleasing story!
I recently looked up the word ‘family’ in a dictionary just because I wanted to see how it would be explained and it said something like this in one of the explanations, ‘a group of people with two parents and their children’.
Well, that is exactly what this book is about. Barbara Goss has managed to capture the very essence of a family unit (and their family extensions) with all their problems and their solving of them.
Her characters, Travis, Lydia and Molly as well as their siblings, other family members and friends, all come together in support of each other just the way it should be.
I loved the emotions, thought patterns and actions of each character as well as their reasonings and ethical behavior.
Lili Dubuque, the narrator, has an unusual voice and was able to give us a good selection of male and female voices, each different from the others. She reads smoothly and entertainingly and it was a pleasure to listen to her interpretation.
Great teamwork from two very talented ladies!
I am happy to recommend the audiobook having just finished listening to it and my review is given voluntarily and is unbiased.