Rachel Paxton turns down a mail-order proposal, but a few months later she learns the man she rejected has died—and left his ranch to her in his will. To claim her inheritance, she must leave Boston and live on the Texas ranch for a month. This historical novella was originally published in the collection The Mail-Order Standoff.
More about Susan Page Davis
Susan is a native of central Maine and grew up on a small farm. She and her husband, Jim, live in western Kentucky. Susan has over 80 books published. Click HERE to learn more about Susan.
Customer Reviews
Riveting
I was so thoroughly hooked I had to read the book in one sitting. (Well, not literally.)
Elizabeth H. Bantz
Recommended!
Refreshing, suspense, a little of everything a good book needs.
WJ Shimer
Unique Writing Style!
Very imaginative! I liked how clean the books were and enjoyed the characters.
R Wyatt
Suspenseful Read
I’ve stayed up late reading until I fall asleep at least twice because the story was so good.
Janek
Wonderful Glimpse into History
Susan takes real historical happenings and weaves a credible story around them.
Paula S.
Review of The Labor Day Challenge
All the characters are very believable, the solving of the murder, challenging.
Sharon Kiesel
Super!
Oh my goodness, another terrific book in the Maine Justice series.
Robin Bunting
Mrs. Davis’s Writing Is Outstanding
The writing in this book made me feel as though I was a ride along during police work being done.
Robin Bunting
My Favorite So Far By Susan
Would definitely recommend this as a good read to any of my friends!
Keva
Romantic Suspense that Is Truly Romantic
The romantic element and suspense were intricately woven together.
Michelle Sutton
Standing on Faith in God
The historical details of life in the late 1600s are accurate and interesting.
Sharon Kiesel
Six Stars?
The characters all grabbed me from the beginning and I loved following them through each of the books.
Gwen
Great Book!
The storyline pulls you in from the start and keeps you there until the end.
Plib
An engaging read
The book’s pace and storyline kept me interested and guessing until the end.
Jonelle Nielson
Loved this one!
I enjoyed the setting, I loved the characters, and the plot and suspense were first class.
Connie R.
Wholesome Romance
I highly recommend this book to all. It was such a sweet romance. It could become the next Hallmark movie!
Jennifer
I Loved the Twists and Turns
I love the history that gets woven into the story.
Sharon Chadbourne
Excitement at Every Turn
Many things must come together for a happily ever after. Good book.
Sherry Welch
Rosie the Riveter had Nothing on These Women
It’s a great story, well-told. I can’t wait for the next volume.
Auntie Em
Robin Bunting
My attention and interest were captured from the first paragraph.
Robin Bunting
Wonderful Story
As I read the final page and closed the cover, I shut my eyes and sighed. What a wonderful story.
Sally
The Characters Are Incredible
From book 1 through book four the characters in this series are incredible.
Cathi Rogerson
Riveting Historical Romance
… an excellent read for those who enjoy learning about this challenging time for settlers in American history.
Kindle Customer
When things go wrong . . .
Amy and Tom Barkley are wonderful main characters, and it was fun to see how they learned to get along with each other!
Marniana
Wonderful Reading
Good story plot and character development with just enough twists and turns to make it interesting without making it stressful.
Donna
One of the Best Novella Collections from Barbour
Well paced, well written, and not a dud in the bunch – a new favorite among the Barbour collections.
Yvette - Bookworlder
Uplifting in Difficult Circumstances
Susan Page Davis is a long-time favorite author, and The Suspect Bride didn’t disappoint. Five stars.
Iola
Who Done It?
A flea market find has a mystery of its own. This is a great Book!
Zeta Books
Deciding If God’s Real
This is a really intense story with some romance. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!
Ginny
Engrossing and Sweet
This story, set just prior to America’s entry into WW1, got me hooked right off the bat.
Dana Carrier
10 Stars
Adventure, excitement, courage, encouragement all live inside these pages.
Connie R.
The Priority Unit Wins Again!
The attention to detail is amazing and her knowledge of Maine geography is incredible.
Nancy Bean
Enjoyable Mystery
BREAKING NEWS is a wonderful small town mystery with hints of a budding romance and characters the reader will love.
Cynthia Hickey