About the Book
Book: Christmas Mail Order Brides, Anthology
Authors: Vickie McDonough, Carrie Turansky, Susan Page Davis
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: September 9, 2025
Marriage arrives by mail-order—just in time for Christmas.
Ride the transcontinental railroad as three mail-order brides head west in search of new futures. Annika arrives in Wyoming to discover her intended groom is missing. Jolie’s journey to Nevada is derailed by disaster, and Amelia travels to California to wrap up her final attempts at matchmaking. Will the holiday season be the ticket to spark love in unexpected ways?
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This quote is so true! “You need to surrender to God and drop that load of grief and bitterness you’re carrying, or it’s going to destroy you and hurt all the people who love you.” I enjoyed each of the three stories, but my favorite was "The Prodigal Groom" followed by "Miss. Mayberry Meets Her Match".
I recommend this book to all readers but especially to readers that likes mail order bride stories and Christmas stories Inbox that you make your heart rejoice.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.
About the Authors
Carrie Turansky has loved reading since she first visited the library as a young child and checked out a tall stack of picture books. Her love for writing began when she penned her first novel at age twelve. She is now the award-winning author of more than twenty inspirational novels and novellas. Carrie has won the ACFW Carol Award, the International Digital Award, and the Holt Medallion. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Scott. They have five grown children and twelve grandchildren who bring them much joy. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her walking around the lake near her home, working in her flower gardens, cooking healthy meals for family and friends, or leading women’s ministry at her church.
Susan Page Davis is the author of more than 100 published novels and novellas in the romance, mystery, historical, and romantic suspense genres. She’s a winner of the Carol Award, Will Rogers Medallion, and the Faith, Hope, and Love Readers’ Choice Award, and a finalist in the Selah Awards and Willa Literary Awards. A Maine native, she now lives in western Kentucky with her husband, Jim.
Vickie McDonough is the CBA, EPCA and Amazon best-selling author of 54 books and novellas. Vickie grew up wanting to marry a rancher, but instead, she married a computer geek who is scared of horses. She now lives out her dreams penning romance stories about ranchers, cowboys, lawmen, and others living in the Old West. Vickie’s books have won numerous awards including the Booksellers Best, OWFI Best Fiction Novel Award, the Inspirational Readers’ Choice awards. When she’s not writing, Vickie enjoys reading, making cards, gardening, and traveling.
More from Carrie
Bringing a Swedish Christmas to the American West
By Carrie Turansky
In my novella, A Trusting Heart, part of the Christmas Mail-Order Brides Collection, Annika Bergstrom, who is originally from Sweden, leaves her home in Chicago and travels to the rugged Wyoming Territory in 1880 to marry a man she’s never met. Though she carries only a small trunk, she brings with her something far more meaningful—cherished Christmas traditions from her homeland.
Swedish Christmas celebrations begin early with the first Sunday of Advent. Annika remembers her mother lighting a candle each week leading up to Christmas, filling their home with warmth and anticipation. In her new Wyoming home, she lights a candle, longing for connection and clinging to faith and hope as she begins this new chapter of life.
December 13 brings one of the most beloved Swedish traditions—St. Lucia Day. In Sweden, the youngest daughter dresses in a white gown with a red sash and wears a crown of candles, waking her family with coffee and saffron buns. Annika lovingly bakes these sweet rolls with her intended’s daughter, hoping it will draw them all closer.
As Christmas Eve—Julafton—arrives, Annika prepares a modest version of a Swedish smörgåsbord: roasted ham, root vegetables, and creamy rice pudding. She hides an almond in the pudding, smiling as everyone at the table eagerly searches their bowls. According to Swedish tradition, the one who finds the almond will marry in the coming year. Laughter and joy fill the room, and Annika feels a growing sense of belonging with her new family.
Swedish traditions add depth and richness to A Trusting Heart, reminding us that wherever we go, the light of Christmas can shine brightly—especially when carried by a trusting heart.
We hope you’ll enjoy reading Christmas Mail-Order Brides which includes three novellas: The Prodigal Groom by Vickie McDonough, A Trusting Heart by Carrie Turansky, and Mrs. Mayberry Meets Her Match by Susan Page Davis. Each heartwarming story that will transport you back to a joyful, old-fashioned Christmas.
Blog Stops
Devoted To Hope, September 24
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 24
She Lives To Read, September 25
Pens Pages & Pulses, September 25
Leslie’s Library Escape, September 26
Vicky Sluiter, September 26
Simple Harvest Reads, September 27 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
Bizwings Blog, September 28
Texas Book-aholic, September 28
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 29
Maureen’s Musings, September 29
Cover Lover Book Review, September 30
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 1
For Him and My Family, October 2
Books You Can Feel Good About, October 2
Blossoms and Blessings, October 3
Holly’s Book Corner, October 3
Jeanette’s Thoughts , October 4
Life on Chickadee Lane, October 5
Pause for Tales, October 6
Jodie Wolfe, October 6
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, October 7
Mary Hake, October 7
Giveaway
To celebrate their tour, Carrie, Vickie, and Susan are giving away a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
4 comments:
What inspired you to write this book?
Sounds like a great story.
Mail order bride stories are always a great read, but the addition of Christmas will make these even more special.
Thos should be an exhilarating read. Thanks for sharing.
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