A Bride for Sam
The Proxy Brides, Book 11
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Linda Ellen
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Rugged lumberjack and sawmill owner, Sam Maynard, enjoys a happy-go-lucky life in the 1870s small town of Brownville, Nebraska. Seeking out a wife of his own is the farthest thing from his mind until he sees his brother, Finn, so blissfully happy with his new proxy bride, and it sparks a desire within his own soul to find a mate. The girl he might have been able to love, sadly, is already promised to someone else, so he turns down the same avenue his brother had taken - the matrimonial advertisements.
After multiple replies fail to generate any interest, however, he is about to chuck the whole idea...
Tired of living in an apartment all alone, Beth Ann Gilmore looks forward to having her own hearth, home, husband, and children, but when she finds herself unexpectedly jilted by Stanley, her longtime beau, all her dreams go up in smoke. Refusing to rest on her laurels, she ponders the fact that her best friend, Charise, found happiness through mail-order-bride notices - so why couldn’t she? For good measure, she visits a local marriage broker as well. Soon, however, circumstances take a drastic turn and in fear for her life, she wires her friends in Nebraska for help.
The return telegram contains a shocking idea. Can she go through with it? Should she? Could a man she only met once be her salvation...in more ways than one?
Beth knows it’s a gamble, but faced with no other choice, it’s a chance she can’t afford to pass up.
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.
©2019 Linda Ellen (P)2020 Linda EllenListeners also enjoyed...
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When mystery author D. B. Ziegler is late delivering her book, Abi Schore steps in to help. Surely she can give her favorite author moral support over the holiday break and get the manuscript to her boss at Tea & Sympathy Publishing in time for the new year. When Abi shows up on Ms. Ziegler’s doorstep bearing holiday treats, she’s met by the author’s handsome grandson Dov, who reveals a startling plot twist. His grandmother isn’t able to finish the book and Dov promised he’d complete it so fans won’t be disappointed—a task that’s harder than he ever imagined.
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What a gem!
- By Joanna N. on 11-14-24
By: Liz Maverick
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How My Neighbor Stole Christmas
- By: Meghan Quinn
- Narrated by: Vanessa Edwin, J.F. Harding, Robert Hatchet, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
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Living in a year around Christmas town has its drawbacks. The caroling, the decorations, the insanely cheery spirit, it never disappears. It's why I like to hibernate away in my cave - I mean housekeeping a healthy distance from the holly jolly spirits. And all was going according to plan until my nemesis, Storee Taylor, moved in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Without blinking, she turned my simple world into a real nightmare-before-Christmas, especially when she decided to enter the town Christmas Kringle contest - which she was determined to win.
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This was a treat from beginning to end!
- By SashaSays on 11-01-24
By: Meghan Quinn
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Verity
- By: Colleen Hoover
- Narrated by: Vanessa Johansson, Amy Landon
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.
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intriguing but skip if triggered by child abuse
- By Amazon Customer on 05-16-19
By: Colleen Hoover
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Cruel Winter with You
- Under the Mistletoe Collection
- By: Ali Hazelwood
- Narrated by: Vivienne LaRue
- Length: 2 hrs
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All newly minted pediatrician Jamie Malek wants is to borrow a roasting pan for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, that requires her to interact with Marc—her best friend’s troublemaking brother, who’s now a tech billionaire. He’s the one who got away. She’s the one who broke his heart. Outside, a howling blizzard. Inside, a crackling fire. Suddenly, being snowbound with the man she never expected to see again might not be such a bad way to spend a winter’s night.
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Endless insecurities and translation fails
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 11-12-24
By: Ali Hazelwood
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Mr. and Mrs. Christmas
- By: Michelle Stimpson
- Narrated by: Marcella Cox, Ian Hackney
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
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There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.
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Loved the book!
- By Amazon Customer on 11-15-24
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The Glitch
- By: Leeanne Slade
- Narrated by: Sam Claflin, Daisy Edgar Jones
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
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Five Years Earlier: Henry Dunne knows three things: that agreeing to host this raucous house party was a terrible idea, that he absolutely cannot show up to his nursing shift tomorrow with a hangover, and that the beautiful redhead in the corner will be sleeping in his bed tonight.
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A Love Story. A Predictable One.
- By AS on 09-13-24
By: Leeanne Slade
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Merry Ever After
- Under the Mistletoe Collection
- By: Tessa Bailey
- Narrated by: Summer Morton, Connor Crais
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
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Evie Crowe is starting over in a strange town with her newborn, and men are the furthest thing from her mind. If only the quiet, hulking farmer, Luke Ward, would stop coming into the thrift shop and piquing her reluctant interest. Evie wants to stay single all the way—she can’t trust anything more than friends-with-holiday-benefits. But Luke is in it for the long haul. He’s fixed on making this a Christmas Evie will remember forever. If she gives him a chance.
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An ode to his monster Yule log.
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 11-13-24
By: Tessa Bailey
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Den of Vipers
- By: K.A. Knight
- Narrated by: Cornell Collins, Hollie Jackson
- Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins
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Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel - The Vipers. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses. Yes, sold me. They own me now. I’m theirs in every sense of the word. But I’ve never been meek and compliant.
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Shrek
- By Shemika Holmes on 02-25-21
By: K.A. Knight
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Holiday Hideaway
- A Short Story
- By: Mary Kay Andrews
- Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
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Tilly Farriday isn’t feeling very jolly this season. Recently divorced and broke, she’s squatting in one of her rental agency’s properties until her new home is ready. The sprinkles on top of the burnt Christmas cookie that is her life? The new owner shows up early, forcing Tilly to hide in the attic to save her job…and what remains of her dignity.
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I ain’t afraid of no ghosts
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 10-31-24
By: Mary Kay Andrews
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Drop Dead
- By: Lily Chu
- Narrated by: Phillipa Soo, John Cho
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
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Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn’t mind being called “Lady Death”. It suits the ice queen persona she’s cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn’t hesitate to run the obituary…only to discover that Dot is very much alive. Nadine’s screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she’s been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal.
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Clean and sweet
- By Momma Nae on 08-02-24
By: Lily Chu
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- Nathan J.
- 06-15-20
Sweet marriage of convenience
BethAnn was holding out for a marriage to her beau for a couple years and he threw her over. Then she decided to become a mail order bride like her friend. She gets herself in trouble with a man that won’t take no for an answer. So she marries Sam to get away from the man. This is a sweet Christian romance. It was the first book I had listened to by this author and this narrator. The narrator grew on me as I listened to the book but I struggled with some of the characters voices. It was an enjoyable story but a little slow moving for me. It had adventure in it but I felt the storyline dragged a bit. I appreciate that the author kept the book clean.
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- PATRICIA
- 06-14-20
Sam & Beth Ann!
This proxy order bride series is so much fun to listen to. I can always count on a wonderful story. This is my first listen by Linda Ellen, and she had me falling in love with Sam from the very start. Sam's brother Finn has a proxy order bride, and though Sam was not thinking of marriage, he is aware of how happy Finn is now. When he finds out Beth Ann, whom he had met is in need of help, he decides to offer her to be his proxy bride. But will it only be in name? These two are just so cute together. I love Sam. He is a little awkward, but he is just so warm and lovable. I love that Beth Ann sees him for him, and doesn't expect more. And I love Beth Ann. Warm, helpful and loving, she is a perfect match for Sam. And Zeb is just a doll! But it's not that simple! There is danger lurking. Will it come to them? A little suspense, good friends and family and an unbreakable love make this a wonderful listen.
The voice of Gregory Lioi is cast perfectly for historical romance. He has that slight twang, and a voice that just reminds me of the old west. I enjoyed his array of voices and will be interested to see him in the future.
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- ReadingWench
- 06-01-20
Loves it
In general: I was so invested in these characters from the beginning of the book. That tells me that the book is well written and well thought out. I found myself wanting to read faster and faster. I loved it. I can not wait for another.
However the audio...I love his voice, It just sounds as if he needs better equipment.
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- Brenda L.Murphree
- 06-22-20
A Great Story
I listened to the audiobook and it was quite good. I’m really all in for the story and I got wrapped up in this book in a hurry. The heroine is hunting for a husband and she gets herself into a mess. You will want to see how she gets out of this mess and the many things that happens in between. At the end the author tells us this is a real town and I learned a little more history.
I have read/listened to several of the Proxy Bride books and have really enjoyed each one. I received an audio copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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- Trixie
- 07-21-20
A Bride for Sam
I enjoyed the book, good clean romance. I think this is my first book by the author. The narrator caught me by surprise when I first started listening. Then I thought of John Cena, because he sounds rough. I loved the fact that he did voices. By the end of th we book, I was enjoying him.
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- Norma
- 09-18-21
Pretty good story.
This was a pretty good story but the narrator was not so good. Some of His different characters were just so rediculous.
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- Catrina P
- 05-30-20
A Bride for Sam
A lovely, sweet story in The Proxy Brides series.
After being strung along for three years, Beth Ann decides that maybe she should become a mail order bride. When things take a turn for the worse, she jumps at the chance to become a proxy bride and get out of a potentially dangerous situation. Will she and Sam be able to make their new marriage work, or will her past troubles catch up to her and destroy everything?
This was my first story by Linda Ellen, and I really enjoyed it. This book fit very well in the multi-author series. I look forward to seeing more from Ms. Ellen.
I’m not certain this was the right narrator for this book. Gregory Lioi did an acceptable job, but I didn’t care for how he presented the voices for the female characters. His male characters were great.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
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- Natalya
- 06-30-20
Sweet story!
Good story with an interesting plot – proxy bride. A bit of laughter, a bit of romance, and a little twist with the duel – makes a sweet story! It’s an easy read.
I received a complimentary copy of the audiobook; I was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions in this review are my own.
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