A family Christmas that unites a couple, and gives an orphan an experience of his life. Jilted by the beautiful Lucy moves Wyatt to find a woman based on her heart rather than her appearance. After a lengthy correspondence, he decides Vera’s the one. Yet, he didn’t want her looks to influence his decision, so he arranged a proxy marriage. Vera, an upright, no-nonsense, lady, is the perfect wife, … no-nonsense, lady, is the perfect wife, but could they fall in love?
Christmas with Vera’s family in Missouri is a turning point in Vera and Wyatt’s relationship. No one suspected they’d return home to face a life and death situation.
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A Bride for Wyatt
The Proxy Christmas Series, Book 1
By: Barbara Goss
Narrated by: Scott J. Bennett
I could never imagine being a proxy bride, but I do love living through these stories to see what it may have been like! Barbara Goss gives us Vera. She has raised her siblings and now it is time for her to begin living her own life. A proxy wedding sounds like a viable solution. Wyatt, jilted by his girl, Lucy is trying to mend a broken heart. Not wanting to have looks sway his decision, a proxy bride could be the answer, But when these two meet after the wedding, will they find they are suited? What a wonderful story. Goss always comes through with a message in her books, and a feeling of happiness. I love to listen to her. Wyatt and Vera are wonderful characters. I love their journey, and the hesitations for next steps. It’s sweet, loving and a great listen.
Who better to bring this all to life than Scott J. Bennett? He is the perfect voice for this time period. I love how he settles into each character, bringing a personality all it’s own out of the book. He makes them alive and the listens fun.
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A Bride for Wyatt The Proxy Christmas Series Book 29) was another great read by Barbara Goss. Wyatt has been jilted before and decides this time he will look for a woman based on her heart and not appearance. He talks to Vera for a long time and decides that she is the one for him. He arranged to have a proxy marriage with her. I really enjoyed reading Wyatt and Vera’s story and can’t wait to read more by Barbara Goss.
I am totally smitten with all of the stories of Barbara Goss. I think I have become one of her biggest fans and all because of her audible books. What a wonderful story told by the amazing Scott J Bennett who is perfect. His different voices, inflections and pauses fit perfectly. A story of a love found when least expected to a heart that has been wounded by another. A strong message that God has control and all works out as it should. I feel a lot of inspiration and heartfelt happiness in each of this author’s books. As I finish one, I immediately start another. But have to say Scott is one of my favorite narrators! Simply excellent to you both!!
I especially loved the budding romance of the secondary story! A true conversion is my favorite type of story! As for the main characters, Barb takes two shy and sweet people and puts them together in perfect harmony!
Another great narration from Scott! He really is well suited for these historical sweet romances!
I hope to listen to many more books that are written by Barb and narrated by Scott!
This is a sweet and heart warming story with great character development. Wyatt decides he needs a wife but because of past heartaches desires a wife that is hard working but plain looking. Vera answers his ad for a bride and they are wed by proxy. They have much to work through before they find their true HEA, but come to realize that God has indeed blessed their relationship and love blooms. This is a wonderful story, and I enjoyed it very much and highly recommend it. Don’t miss this one…I know you will enjoy it.
This is one of the sweetest stories I’ve read in a while. It reminds you to be thankful for what you have, and to be open to what God has in store for you.
I have loved every book by Barb Goss. You’ll love this one too.
This book was so good. I was captivated from the beginning and didn’t put it down until I finished. A great Christmas read.
Vera grew up taking care of her 8 siblings after her parents both passed away. Her sister, the next in line Thea convinced her that she needed to start her own life, away from taking care of everyone else. Thea offers Vera a solution and she takes it. She decides to become a Proxy Bride and starts searching for the Man for her.
Wyatt needs a wife, and he knows it. He needs a partner to help him work his ranch. He wants companionship and love. He has been jilted once by a beautiful woman, that wanted riches instead of what she realized he had. She left him for his best friend! His brother Clay convinces him to also place an ad for a Proxy Bride. Once Vera spots his ad, she knows he is the man for her. The marriage has happened when they meet, but it takes them a while to get to know one another and there will be quite the drama when his ex fiance returns to town with demands on his hired hand. This book has it all. HEA, drama, love, family and fun! Christmas is indeed a Magical time! Barbara Goss writes characters that are down to earth and believable. The keep you reading and then wanting more!
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This is really such a sweet and tender story and I loved it from beginning to end.
The main characters, Vera and Wyatt are really well suited but they have to realise that fact and this is what the book is all about.
I just loved them, their getting to know one another, their shyness and their growing care for each other.
This story is so nicely put together that not only is it a pleasure to read but it made me think that the modern day misses and misters could learn a thing or two from these to characters. I sure did!
My review above is voluntary and unbiased after reading an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of the ebook.